Charles F Adams (DDG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Engineering is made up of six divisions which are responsible for damage control organization, ship ' s electrical power, propulsion, water supply and repair to the ship. M Division is comprised of Machinist Mate ' s who work deep within the ship in the engine rooms, in the engine rooms they change the steam, provided by the Boiler Technicians of B Division in the fire rooms, into turns on the screws to propel the ship. The BT ' s are also tasked with refueling the ship as well as working in environments consistently hotter than 100 ' ' . A Gang is comprised of MM ' s, Enginemen and Machinery Repairmen. A Gang performs necessary and emergency repairs onboard to refrigeration and air conditioning units, the scullery and the laundry. They also have capabilities to manufacture the parts needed to complete the repairs. The EN ' s maintain the diesels and engines onboard including the Captain ' s Gig and the Motor Whaleboat. E Division is comprised of Electrician ' s Mates and Interior Communications Electricians who are responsible for the electrical wiring and circuits onboard as well as the ship ' s phone systems, gyro compasses and ship ' s alarm systems. The Hull Technician ' s make up R Division. They perform duties ranging from welding to plumbing all over the ship. They also are responsible for Damage Control organization, training and equip- ment onboard. 20