Charles S Sperry (DD 697) - Naval Cruise Book

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First it rains, then it snows, then it . . . Nope, he just stepped out can you call back? LATt Sueeee i O I, which stands for Opera- tions Intelligence, consists of two groups, the RD ' s and ET ' s who are responsible for the eyes and ears of the ship. The radarmen inhabit the hallowed grounds of combat and man the radars when underway. They keep track of the ship at all times and keep Conn in- formed on whas happenin. The ET ' s make sure that the radars are kept in peak condi- tion along with many other pieces of equipment. Keeping their MK I Mod O screwdrivers handy they can repair any electronic gear that happens to get bent.

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■M«Miaii MMMHM l«HKH . «iy -- y ' The chair recognizes the Senator from Main Control M Division encompasses the mighty machinist mates. These men are responsible for our two main engines that make a normal engine look like a toy model. Some of the liberty hounds com- plain that we ' re never fast enough getting into port, but the MM ' s are the ones who keep those two twin power- houses pulsing at peak pow- er day and night. And no matter what is said we do get into port fast enough.