Charles F Adams (DDG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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WEAPONS LCDR MCBRIDE WEAPONS OFFICER The Weapons Department main- tains and operates the ship ' s several complex weapons delivery systems, and are responsible for hull preservation and small boats. The department is com- posed of four divisions. First Division (WD) maintains the ship ' s boats and exterior hull in pristine condition. The Boatswains Mates of Deck Division handle all seamanship tasks - anchoring, towing and underway replenishments. The Gunners Mates and Fire Con- trol Technicians both work together in WG and WM Divisions to keep ADAMS ' weapons systems in top operating con- dition. WG Division is responsible for the care and operation of the ship ' s two 5 54 caliber gun mounts, as well as small arms. WM Division maintains and op- erates the ship ' s guided missile launch- ing system. Together with 51 Radar, 39A Radar, Missile Plot and WDE, WM Divi- sion keep ADAMS ' Anti-Air Warfare systems right on target. Sonar Technicians, Gunners Mate Technicians and Torpedo Mates make up WS Division. They are responsible for the ship ' s sonar system, the ASROC launcher and the six conventional torpe- do tubes. LTJG MANDUCA WD DIVISION ENS STAHLMAN WG DIVISION LTJG ROBERGE WM DIVISION LTJG KIRSCHNER WS DIVISION 42

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