Columbus (CA 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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I $f t ' f ' f f ■ J W+orekeepers and Disbursing clerks make up the S- 1 Division of fhe Supply Department. Ordering, stowing and issuing maintenance and operating supplies, keeping correct pay records and paying the crew are the chief objectives of this division. All this is done under the direction of LCDR O ' Brien, Supply Officer, ENS E. L Balinsky, Disbursing Officer and Division Officer, PACT S. P. Smith, Stores Officer and J. H. Thomas, SKI, Leading Petty Officer. If there is anything a sailor wants besides his chow, it ' s getting paid on time. The Disbursing Office Is the Infor- mation center when the subject is Money , questions from How much am I getting paid? to What ' s the rate of exchange in this port? are being answered correctly every day. When it comes time to start an allotment, getting pa ' d leave rates, longevity and reimbursement for travel or any other financial troubles the DK boys are at your service under the competent leadership of Adams, better known by his shipmates as Phillipe of the Med. To operate an efficient supply system aboard, records must be kept correctly. The boys in the Supply Office under the supervision of J. J. Reid, SKC, keep these records. Many times it has been proven that the Supply Office boys and their records are an important role in operating a man-o-war. SSK in the forward part of the ship, handles paints, cleaning gear, office supplies and spare parts. After GSK handles hardware and plumbing supplies, rags and aviation gear. These storerooms handle other numerous items essential to keep and run a smart ship. The men working in these spaces are a hard working crew and can be relied upon to stow quickly and efficiently all emergency transfers and replenishments necessary to keep a ship in an operating status. They also did a fine job of supplying emergency parts and GSK material to other ships during our cruise with the Sixth Fleet. A well done goes to the S- 1 Division