Coral Sea (CV 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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Gordon W. ZEHM enlisted in the Navy 7 May 1952 in Seattle, Washington. After recruit training in San Diego, California, he reported to Airman School in Norman, Oklahoma. From there he reported to Ordnanceman A School in jacksonville, Florida. Upon graduation he was assigned his first ship USS GABOT CCVL-285. In 1954 he was assigned to FASRON 77 in Naples, Italy where he was assigned flight crew duties as Towman on ajD-1 aircraft. In january 1957 he was transferred to Experimental Squadron 1 at Key West, Florida and fIew as Ordnance crewman in Blimps, PS-M Seaplanes, P2V-SF, and S2 aircraft. From January 1959 to August 1962 he served on USS ESSEX CCVA-95. He was next assigned to Attack Squadron 44 stationed at Cecil Field, Florida. He was then transferred to Attack Squadron 212 aboard USS HANCOCK CCVA-195 on a combat cruise .off Vietnam. The years 1967 and 1968 seen his squadron on board USS BON HOMME RICHARD CCVA-315 during combat operations against North Vietnam. 1969 seen yet another combat cruise on USS HANCOCK CCVA-191. In january 1970 he was sent to instructor training school in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon completion he was assigned to NAMTD , Lemoore, California. As Leading Chief for the A4 Det 1015 and Leading Ordnance Instructor for the A7 Det 1033. Master Chief ZEHM reported to USS CORAL SEA CCVA-43D in june 1973 and served as G Division Leading Chief, Flight Deck Ordnance Chief and Weapons Department Leading Chief until january 1979, when he was appointed as Command Master Chief by the Commanding Officer. In this capacity he serves as a Liason between the enlisted man and the command. Grievances and problems that appear to have a difficult or no solution are often alleviated because of the open door policy the Master Chief maintains with the Captain. '

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A V ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT X-1 Division consists of the ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, SHIP'S OFFICE, PRINT SHOP and the POST OFFICE. The Admin Office promulgates the Plan of the Day, administers all Executive Officer correspondence and coordinates other necessary departmental functions. The Ship's Office coordinates all Commanding Officer correspondence, shipboard directives, provides officer personnel assistance, routes all official and personal mail and controls all classified material. The Print Shop provides printing services that would normally be found on a large shore station. The Post Office handles all official and personal mail for a crew of 4000, as well as providing stamp and money order service. X-2 Division or Master-At-Arms Force makes sure that the ship's rules and regulations are carried out. The MAA provides ship's security with paydays, conducts investigations and operates the Correctional Custody Unit. X-3 Division consists of the CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE, CAREER INFORMATION AND COUNSELING OFFICE, 3-M OFFICE AND PERSONNEL OFFICE. The Chaplain's Office is responsible for all religious services held onboard. It also provides counseling for personnel with confidential problems. The Career Information and Counseling Office counsels the crew on the various reenlistment programs and provides access to Navy rights and benefits information. The 3-M Office CMaintenance, Material and Managementj ensures 3-M policies of the command are adhered to. The Legal Office is responsible for all legal matters onboard. In addition to scheduling CO and pre masts, they provide legal assistance services for all enlisted personnel. The Personnel Office provides services for all enlisted personnel, such as Temporary Duty Orders, leave, transportation and a multitude of other assistance. X-4 Division consists of the PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE and SPECIAL SERVICES. The Public Affairs Office operates a radio and television studio. They also publish and circulate a daily newspaper onboard. The Special Services Office arranges all special events onboard and ashore. They set up tours and recreation for the crew.