Cabildo (LSD 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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SUPPLY DIVISION . 4» v tr ' iT „ r FRON I ROW left to risht: L 11A. IRE. E.S., SDl: ADLPE, A.. L, TN; CHAVIS, S., TN; DAVID, J., SD2; LTJG R.S. SUTTON. DIVISION OFFICER: LT L.L. BRUTON, SUPPLY OFFICER; EPPERSON, L E ' CSC: PARKER, G., SKSA: HARVEY. VV.. SH2: REYES, J.M., TN. BACK ROW left to rioht: PERKINS, C.L.. SKI: HUFANA, E.L., TN: ROMERO. O.. C..S3; DARROW, D.L., SKSA; FOSTER. R.L., SN: HOLLOWAY, R.D., SH3; PIPER, R.L., SK3; MURPHY, R.L., SHSN; STOCKTON, T.G., SN; WELSH, J.A.. SK3; SKEEN. D.V., SKI: HIGHTOWER. RJ.. SN: MERRIT. T., SHSN: C;ARTMILL. J.W,. SN: FINNEY, M.F.. SN. : 9

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REPAIR DIVISION L.E,, BACl D.L, STO( DAMAGE CONTROLMEN AND SHIPFirTERS—Thc DC and SF of the Repair Division maintain the shipfitter ' s shop, carpentir shop, and Damage Control Central, which, working in conjunction with each other, play an all important role in keepins tin ship in prime opt rat- iriil condition. Thi ratinv s of R Division work with all kinds, sizes, and shapes of steel plating, wood, pipe, and various otlu r kinds of hard and soft iiutals. Sheet metal work, wood work and ri pairini:, of landing craft; oxyacetylene and electrical welding; repairing leaks: )naintaining water tight intergrity, repairing doors, hatches, scuttles, and port hohs: and caring for and using shipboard fire-fighting apparatus are various responsibilities of the R Division Damage Controhnen and Shif)fitters. The prime duty of tin Repair Division is tin indoetrinalion. (hteetioii, and nniovtd of aloiiiie hiologieed, and elu inieed :earfar ' agents and components which may be used in future navtd nuntare. 38 ■auHiinKiiB

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SUPPLY DIVISION STOREKEEPERS—SK are responsible for issuing materials from stock and ordering special equipment, parts, and stores for use and con- sumption. In the supply office, many records, card and catalog systerns, and departmental budgets are corrected and maintained. The Store- keepers must be able to locate a specific item in any one of the nine storerooms on board. Typing, calculating, filing, and posting are re- quired as a part of the work of the SK in keeping up with the purchase, storing, and distribution of stores and materials. The Naval Supply System is a complicated one and it takes well trained Storekeepers to insure delivery of the needs of the command. SHIP ' S SERVICEMEN— The SH on board serve in the capacity of clerks, barbers, tailors, and soda jerks . The ship ' s services such as Clothing and Stnall Stores, Ship ' s Store, Soda Fountain, Barber Shop, Tailor Shop, and Laundry are managed by the Ship ' s Servicemen rating. SH serve on gun mount crews, repair parties, and at battle dressing stations during general quarters. The Ship ' s Servicemen service and maintain the Coke and candy machines along with their operation of the Soda Fountain to insure All Hands have the opportunity to pur- chase soft drinks and Gee-dunk items on a 24-hour basis. DISBURSING CLERK— The DK which serves on board as an assistant to the Disbursing Officer has his hands full iiuiiutaining the pay records of every man aboard. Along with paying the crew twice per month, the DK makes disbursements for travel pay, separation allowances, l, iV( rations, shore patrol expenses, and other expenses brought about b tlu execution of orders. Financial r( fiorls and di hursiu; manuals are cor- rected and k( pt up-to-date by tlu Disbursing Clerk as on, of hi ' . miin duties in the Disbursing Office. 40