Cotten (DD 669) - Naval Cruise Book

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OUR OFFICERS T HE CHIEFS

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HEN FIRST informed' that CGTTEN was scheduled for a tour of duty in japan and Korea and in connec- tion therewith a trip around the world, it became immediately apparent to me that this was an opportunity that the majority of today's sailormen will never -have throughout their entire naval careers. P I am grateful that I had the opportunity to make this trip and I sincerely hope in the years to come when you open this book that it will bring back to mind many cherished memories. I would like to commend those of you who put your efforts into making this book and to say further that I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had the privilege of serving with such a fine group of olhcers and men. WALTER J. ROUNTREE, JR.- Commander, U. S. N., Commanding

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FIRST DIVISION The Fighting First can always be found on the forecastle either shining the windlass drum or cleaning salt off afterfa heavy storm. These boys can always find work to do even if heavy weather forces them indoors because of the big demand at all times for boatswain stores or odd paint jobs. The word let go can alwaysbe heard up forward and then a big splash from the anchor dropping. Everyone then knows that the teamwork of this divi- sion has once again paid off and liberty will soon begin. QW 3 SHIP'S OFFICE Got a piece of scotch tape? Can I borrow the scissors? Sharpen my pen- cil. Those above are always a few of the hair raising and trying oddities that can be heard during the always busy hours of the day in the office. Besides doing personnel work, .these boys can even stand watches in CIC and main battery when I their help is needed. Always working diligently, they can find time to pass a little bum dope around to keep up the bum dope artists' morale.