Chandeleur (AV 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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R DIVISION The R Division, or to be more exact the Construction and Repair Department, is under the supervision of the First Lieutenant. The duties of the Division are many and varied, absorbed in most cases by three differ- ent sections. First we have the Carpenter Shop. The few men that work here must, of necessity, be experts because their jobs include everything from the re- pair and maintenance of the small boats ' hulls to the installation of wooden cabinets and shelves in the various offices throughout the ship. If an airplane spare assembly is found to be faulty and must be returned to the States for replacement, it is the Carpenter Shop that supplies the crate. If a navigator ' s table is needed in one of the planes, again it is the gang in the Carpenter Shop that turns out the needed article. The next section of R Division is the Shipfitter ' s Shop. If a metal worker, a plumber or a welder is needed a call goes out to the shipfitters. These are the men who see to it that the ship is supplied with fresh water from the time it leaves the evaporators until it leaves the tap ready to be used. They also have charge of the salt water fire and flushing system. To realize the scope of their duties all one has to do is look at the maze of water, steam and oil lines that are stretched from one end of the ship to the other. A third section, is the Sail Locker. Omar, the Tent Maker, may have had a more imposing place of business but we doubt if he was called upon to produce such a variety of articles; the awning that protects the movie operator from the tropical down-pours, boat puddings (bumpers to the lay- man), laundry bags and shower curtains. In short the Sail Locker is called upon any time there is a need for articles of canvas. One other aspect of the R Division that cannot be overlooked is the fact that, during General Quarters and in combat, the men of R Division man a station known as Damage Control and to them falls the task of con- trolling and repairing any damage inflicted. To their quick action and ability a ship owes its life.

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S DIVISION The S (for Salty!) Division numbering some ninety-odd men consists of four distinct groups ; namely, Storekeepers, Ships Service Men, Cooks and Bakers, and the Stewards ' Branch. Let ' s take a quick look at the job done by each of these. To the Storekeepers goes the credit for providing, storing, and issuing (You gotta have a chit!) all material aboard with the exception of ordnance and medical supplies. Everything from skivvies and chewing gum to manila line and shackles, and on to PBM engines and tail turrets, is procured, stocked and finally issued. Besides our General Service Storekeepers, we have a couple of war-born offspring— Aviation and Disbursing Storekeep- ers. These men are specialists who do just what their ratings indicate handle the aviation stores and pay accounts for the ship and squadrons. The second group are the Ship ' s-service Men. These are the fellows that help make life as pleasant as possible by furnishing free haircuts, free weekly laundry service, and tailoring, and the now famous gedunks. The boys have done a real job and our hats, both round and flat, are off to them. Here ' s our third bunch. The Galley Gang. When it comes to putting out the chow, the Mighty C is right in there with the best. Navy chow has long been the envy of the dog-faces and gyrenes, and our Sick Bay hasn ' t accepted a case of an under-nourished Ghandy-Lou sailor yet. Ou Bakers take a justifiable pride in their products — and whether it be bread, pie, cake or doughnuts— it ' s always 4.0. And do you remember those Thanks- giving and Christmas dinners? Hubba, hubba, hubba! Summing it all up, it will be a cold day in Kossol when our sailors don ' t sweat out the chow line. Now for the final group of boys. All of these are on the solid side; a bunch of groovy cats who come from Harlem, Birmingham, and Central Ave.; and can hardly wait until they get back— to show jodie what a real dusky sailor can do. These boys have cooked, baked, and served chow for the gold braid. They have taken care of the Cabin, Wardroom, Warrant, and Cigar Messes. And, too, they have kept the officers ' rooms neat, clean, and (almost) free of Cocky and his buddies. We are all proud to say, It ' s been nice having you for a shipmate, boy, and maybe the next time we meet you ' ll be wearing a real zoot-suit and knee-length chain! Well, that ' s about it. And anytime you want a horizontal stabilizer, late chow, a double gedunk, special money, or even some mellow boogie- woogie — look us up! We are always glad to serve. r