Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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- DI ISIO HE V-3 DIVISION, also known as the Aircraft Service Division consists of two units, the gasoline Unit and the Aviation Ordnance Unit. At present the division is made up of three officers and ninety enlisted men. The division officer, Lt. Cjgj J. G. Gibbons, USN is ably assisted by unit officers, Ch Mach Michaels, USN, Gasoline Officer and Ch Gun Nazzaro, USN, Aviation Ordnance Officer. As the Aircraft Service Division the V-5 Division services all aircraft embarked with gasoline, lubricating oil and aviation ordnance of all types. The men of the division are the red shirt gang of the Air Department. They are the ones whom you see early in the morning gassing airplanes on the hanger and flight decks and as- sembling ordnance of one type or another on the Mess Deck. When they pass the word, the smoking lamp is out, you can be quite sure that some part of the V-3 Division is turning to. During the present cruise the V-3 Division has poured many thousands of gallons of gasoline into the planes aboard and have assembled many rockets, bombs and other various types of ordnance. For the onlookers it looks relatively easy to gas an airplane, but when one actually does the job his idea changes. It's definitely no easy job pulling a gas line across a flight deck. The ordnancemen's job is no easy job either. He's the guy who gets up about 0150 in the morning and starts putting bombs and rockets together in order that the planes might be armed and ready for a dawn launch. Dur- ing the present cruise a rather amusing incident took place that in- volved one of the leading ordnance petty officers. It seems a certain lirst class was fuzing a one thousand pound bomb when one of the photographers for the cruise book cameup behind him and took a picture using a Hash bulb. The reaction of the petty officer can best be described in his own words as he related the incident to the Aviation Ordnance Officer. Sir, when I saw that flash I thought I had had it. They always say you see the light flrst and 'then hear the explosion later. When one is handling gasoline or ordnance there are many things to think about. Speed is important, but caution and observing safety precautions are paramount. The Med. cruise has been an interesting one. Men have learned a great deal about their jobs aboard ship, saw interesting places and purchased many articles of foreign manufacture. However, when the cruise is finished it's going to seem mighty good to head back for the good old USA. l First row: A. R. Hollins, XV. E. Nutt, R. L. Brake, R. Wood, E. li. Brunson, Jr., '1'. J. Bennett, L. J. Mesko, T. G. Spencer, R. E. Brown, C. T. Mahoney, E. H. Ny- berg .... Second row: T. D. O'H:lrn, M. S. Lind, F. M. Tuck.. er, A- Nnzzrlrv, J. G. Gibbons, YV. R. Michael, E. H. Scissnn, M. o. Lee. H. J. wright, D. F. . . Third row: J. W. Pnrker. . 1Vh'ite, R. E. Kinsey, WV. XV. Petrie, C. Birkcs, Jr., F. A. Meyne, RI. J. Olson, 'I'. H. lilc- Cullon, NV. E. Jones, E. L. Pries- feff R. D. B1-lnvn, R. NV. Schnf, Il. P. Jensen. G. E. Calhoun, D. J. Grogan, XV. J. Sohon, D. E. Brenner. First row: XV. L. Reese, '1'. R. Fheth. C. w. Ditthunner, J. T. Andrews, G. Simmons. . . . Sec- ond row: H. T. Troxler, E. L, Anders, G. J. Blier, L. Stqkes, Jr., Allen Guillaume, R. E. Morne. L. E. Ostholthotf, W. I. Mkmsvn. C. A. Mexinley, A. v. Ifnrnntzns, R. A. Hungtnq, E, Sexton, J. I-I. Fisher. . . . 'Plrh-gl row: J. P. Gray, li, P, B,-gig-y R. L. Page, XVn1. Bozeth, C, M, Askwlv N. VV. Ohie. H. H. I-Ing- sell. G. I. Steward, D. D. Johan- Son. VV. J. NVewerk:l, R. D. Gun- znlez, NV. A. Tuner, , , vow: M. A. Flnelli, Jr Prvlwr, E. Grncn, lcr. L. A. Johnson, VK nmn, F. R. Pnlver, P. P. XVilkc-, JI'-y J. C. Frederick. Jr.. J. E, WVflts0n. R. E. Loc-ko, R. L. Franklin. 'I'. J. Tnlj, B, J. Tholnns, Jr.. U. F. Vkriuecon-' C' E. Rieker. . Fourth ., L. G. B. F. Trnx- V. S. Enr-

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FIR DI ISIO he First Division aboard the ULS.S. CORAL SEA has its spaces in the forecastle as is the custom of all large ships of the Navy. And in the forecastle is located the divisions greatest responsibility, the massive ground tackle consisting of two twenty ton anchors, the Wildcats, the windlasses and associated gear necessary to safely and securely anchor the ship. The upkeep, operation, and maintenance of this gear is done under the competent eyes of our petty officers and Chief Petty Officers. To see these men work to prepare the hugh anchors for letting go or to heave in is a pleasant sight, much like the teamwork one sees on a girdiron. Let go the Anchor , over the phone circuit from the bridge is like the snap of the quarter- back's signal for play-the chain stopper arm is unbound, the mallet drives the belaying pin out of its secured position, and the chain rumbles thru the hawse pipe to the harbour's bottom, leaving a trail of dust and sparks. For a few seconds the noise is tremendous, then it ceases, the chain once again is secured by the stoppers. Con- stant vigilence is maintained over the anchor chain, especially in rough weather when there is the possibility of dragging the anchor, causing the ship to move close to other ships or to shoal water. On the bow of the ship the First Division has two 3 f50 gun mounts, two more are located on the starboard side forward of the island structure. We are very proud of the condition of our guns, their outward appearance and their efficient operation under firing. The Admiral's veranda is the responsibility of First Division men and its appearance indicates the sincere efforts of these men who make it the cleanest spot in the -ship. The Captain's gig belongs to the First Division and the Crew is determined to keep it the best looking gig afloat. The Boatswain Stores Locker, under the ship's boatswain, is main- tained by the First Division-and it functions to issue general clean- ing supplies and heavy deck gear to the Gunnery Divisions. We endeavor to train ourselves to use the effective techniques we have been taught in order to improve our team . We agree that our division has a good democratic military spirit and that we live with two controlling motives, the hope of reward for a job well done and the observance of defects in order that they may be corrected. First row: D. P. Cllflill, G. A. McBri4l4!,' J. R. Hartley, A. Vvlnite, Ens. L. M. Sen-ille, Lt. J. KV. Davis, L. G. Frans, A. Erb, Jr., J. H. Boone, Jr.. Il. J. Wells. . . . Second r01v: NV. F. Cole, XV. R. H01-siield, T. C. Edwards, A. F. Piazza, A. Belcer, E. C. Grus- zeczku, R. E. I-Iighhouse, NV. E. Brzullny, J. Patrick, J. J. Borio, E. D. East. First row: C. E. Nichols, C. L. Minter, WV. Dedo, J. J. Reilly, D. E. Long, 0. J. llezulfurd. R. H. Arsenzlult, WV. D. XVehll, E. XVlnitl0ck. J. WV. Morlrzul, R. E. McCarthy .... Second row: R. Jones, A. K. Gzllbrzlitll, Jr., C. A. Mclicnzie, R. 0. Mzlrsev. J. F. Little, F. Vnnlnitllllcswortll. J. E. Gihlin, G. D. Sllullulnronk, Fl. D. Nielson. J. S. 0'lh-ion, K. C. xvllflllllllflll. R. I.. Hawkins. L. D. Cult.