Cape Cod (AD 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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O-C DIVISION LT P. Cruz Operations Officer LTJG L. Hirko O-C Div. Officer LTJG A. Small O-N Div. Officer ENS C. Tanabe O-C Div. Officer LT D. Cangelosi COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION (O-C) YN2 J. Bowen RM2 V. Castillo RM2 V. Fowler RADIO CENTRAL (OC-01) Radio Central processes incoming and outgoing message traffic for the command when other Naval telecommunications facilities are not available. Radio Central also provides over-the-counter services for units being tended. During PACEX-89, Radio Central provided communications support for CTF-33 while embarked in Cape Cod. The Radiomen received special recognition for their outstanding performance, which contri- buted to the command and control objective of the Task Force Com- mander. Also during PACEX-89, the Radiomen provided support to the Battle Damage Assessment Team by activating communications be- tween Cape Cod and USS Safeguard. This enabled the Boat Officer to rapidly coordinate and assess the damage of the involved ship. Additional services available from Radio Central include the dispos- al of burn bags, copying services and training in various related fields for key personnel. RM2 M. Riley RM2 F. Sharin 19

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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Operations plans our schedule and ensures the ship arrives at it ' s intended destinations on time. Quarter- masters maintain continuous watches underway to plot the proper course and position of the ship, while Operation Specialists in the Combat Information Cen- ter track the location and direction of travel of other vessels in our area. Radiomen keep the radio shack operating 24 hours a day, sending and receiving messages dealing with re- pairs, supplies, weather, news, personal telegrams, etc. The Electronics Technicians are responsible for the upkeep and proper operation of the electronic equip- ment used by the department. Signalmen provide a valuable means of communi- cating with ships when electronics are unavailable or inappropriate. Their semaphores, lamps and flags are internationally recognized and understood. ••MM MM««MMt

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O-C DIVISION RM2 T. Shuart RM3 D. Phillips RM3 Y. Bovd RM3 N. Brown RM3 V. Hanna RMC Smith on the Signal Bridge RM3 A. Harvey RM3 D. Stipp The signal bridge gang 20