Coronado (AGF 11) - Naval Cruise Book

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SIGNALMEN y «4 SMCS(SW) RICHARD DENTON aJ 44 KNEELING; SMSN SCOTT SHIELDS, SMSN FRED ESQUIVEL. FRONT (L-R): SMSN TROY DUKE, SMSN JOHN MILLER, SMSN LESTER TURNER, SMSA CHARLES HARRISON, SMSN WEB MATHENY, SM2 CECIL BRANCH. BACK (L-R): SMl(SW) TODD MILLER, SM3 GLENN WILDER, SMSN ROD BURRELL, SM2 ERIC SIBERT, SMSN TOM BOMKAMP, SM2 CHARLES VAN VORST, SMl(SW) PAUL THOMAS.

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DECK DEPARTMENT LT MICHAEL W ADAMS DEPARTMENT HEAD LT PHILLIP JOHN KEIPPER DEPARTMENT HEAD The Deck Department, initially under the direction of LT Adams and later LCDR Keipper, has kept tradition alive from the sound of the Bosun ' s Pipe and formation of Side Boys for visiting dignitaries to the experienced seamanship of the boat coxswains and precision of the Anchor detail. Comprised of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions, the tasks of the deck crew are many and varied. The Deck Department is primarily responsible for: handling lines while entering and leaving port; hoisting brows and accommodation ladders; setting up and tending refueling at sea and underway replenishment stations; launching, piloting, and recovering two LCM-8 boats during well deck operations as well as the Admiral ' s Barge and Captain ' s Gig; operation of the ship ' s crane; painting and preservation of the Ship ' s deck and hull; maintenance of the Ship ' s quarterdeck and ceremonial areas; and manning of the bridge, lookout, guncrew, and after steering Watchstations. While serving in the Persian Gulf, the Deck Department accomplished two Replenishment ' s at Sea and seven Refueling Alongside evolutions as well as numerous Ammunition transfers in support of the Joint Task Force Mission. Of particular note, were the onload and offload of the USS Samuel B. Roberts entire ammunition loadout. The boat crew ' s of Coronado also played an important role in the ship ' s mission by providing around the clock boat service to Coronado and other ships while at anchorage and in particular to the USS Vincennes during the Iran Airbus investigation. The men of the Deck Department are proud of the logistical support they provided and the vital part they played in the overall success of Coronado ' s Persian Gulf Deployment. tfe L LTJG DAVID ALAN CHASE 1st Division ENS PAUL AURELIO ORDUNA 2nd Division ENS ROBERT CARLAN LUDDY 3rd Division ENS JEFFREY L FLAGG 1st Division 46