Cape St George (CG 71) - Naval Cruise Book

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MP Division First Row kneeling: ENS Cassidy, GSCS(SW) Crangle, LT Leisner Second Row: GSMQSW) Dennis, GSM1 Smith, GSE3 Fletcher. GSM2(SW) Harper, GSM3 Johnson, GSE3(SW) Ernesto, GSM2 Boyd, GSM3 Carrier, GSEC(SW) Pickens Third Row: GSM3 Williams, GSM3 Dunn, GSM3 Dithaney, FN Webbwade, EN3 Cannoles, GSM3(SW) Sankoh, GSM2 SW) Lean; GSMI(SW) Marstein Back Row: FN Potter, GSM2 Chappell, GSM2 Schmidt, GSM3 Rogers, FN Gomez, FN Aaron, FN Liddiard, FN Shoto The MP or Main Propulsion Division generates the power for the CAPE. MP ' s Sailors work hard to ensure that the CAPE stays strong. They work tirelessly to callibrate, measure, repair, monitor, maintain, and pay close attention to a huge array of electrical, mechanical, and propuslion pieces of equipment. While generating this power, MP Engineers work around the clock to ensure that the CAPE never loses electricity, combat effectiveness, and the ability to fight and to put ordi- nance on target. The CAPE sailed tens of thousands of miles during this surge deployment. The CAPE holds over 600,000 gallons of fuel and over 14,000 of aviation fuel. Our fuel capacity gives us tremenduous ability to travel great distances at great speed. This stems from the three gas turbine generators and four gas turbine engines. With these machines in place, as well as the accompanying gear (such as the MRG ' s, Boilers, etc.), the MP division keeps the ship in motion, with the lights on. Comprised of GSM ' s (Gas Turbine Systems, Mechanical) and GSE ' s (Gas Turbine Systems, Electrical), the division is one of the largest onboard the CAPE. With such a daunting task as successfully maintaining and controlling the machinery in Main Engine Room 1, Main Engine Room 2, Auxiliary Machinery Room 2, and 3 Generator, the GSM ' s and GSE ' s work with an unparalleled technical and hand ' s on know how.