Antares (AKS 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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L. TO R DELEGADO. F . SHL3; ASHLEY. M E. SHLSN; HARRIS. T. R . SHC3; SAVAGE. C C . SN; BREWER. D L... SH2; HUTCHINSON. J. C. SK2. DIVISION P. O.; ENSIGN IVEY. DIVISION OFFICER: DAVIS. D. P.. DK2 .dm S-4 XD V ENSIGN IVEY

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1 I I I The S-3 Division has the responsibility of the two after holds. Thev take care of approximately two thousand items, of which most is security cargo They have the ship ' s store stock located in the number four hold and clothing items in number five hold. The storage problems are quite different from that of the rest of the ship since it is security cargo and also bulky, security cages are located in the holds. In the number four hold the candy room storage space is air-conditioned to prevent spoilage of the product. They also stow all the package lubricants and paints. There again special care and handling is required as some of this cargo is red label or dangerous. It is significant to note that this Division was able to supply the SDXTH Fleet with 100 r of its requirements for clothing items during the ship ' s six months deployment in the Med. This as well as the high effectiveness for ship ' s store stock has directiy assisted the ANTARES in performing its mission so effectively.

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- h- i The S-4 Division consists of those ratings which performs those service functions aboard ship which help make life more pleasant. In this Division, we find the Disbursing Clerk who computes our pay, registers our allot- ments and processes our travel claims. The Ship ' s Serviceman operates the Clothing Store and keeps the Ship ' s Store well stocked with not only the daily necessities but also the special items of foreign merchandise and other luxuries. Another service furnished by this Division is the Laundry operation. The men in this operation work long hours in closed quarters at high temperatures to provide this important service for the officers and crew. Their work has been exceptional. Finally, the Barber Shop opera- tion is another function assigned to this Division. The fine work and service performed by this Division throughout the cruise has definitely contributed to making the deployment most pleasant. A very well done is extended the S-4 Division. I