Cotten (DD 669) - Naval Cruise Book

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QUARTERMASTERS Taking bearings, hoisting flags, shooting the stars, sending flashing light messages and all around helping on the bridge are all important duties of the quartermasters. On hand at all times for first hand information and gossip, these boys can always be found doing their very best at all times. One of the main sources of scuttlebutt is the usual everyday volunteer job which can always be an exciting one espe- cially if many listeners are available. Shining brass and paintwork is always seen up there on the bridge because the industrious working of this gang is always up to par. Rat si-115155 3 FIRE CONTROL When it comes to aiming guns and repairing gear, these boys really know their job. Many sleeves were shot down and numerous hits on targets were scored by the main battery cuties. One of their favorite pastimes is photography and it isn't unusual to see a number of them heading for the beach overladen with all their equip- ment from Hash bulbs to light meters.

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GUNNERS MATES As is the custom, every lighting ship must have guns and it is the job of this gang to take care of them and be ready at all times for occuring target prac- tices. The five inch and forty milli- meter guns must be spick and span at all times. All of these jobs are taken care of with great enthusiasm because there is always the danger that an emergency might arise. I x N 6' SECOND DIVISION Known as the workhorses of the fantail, these boys are always on call whether it's to prepare for heavy weather or to swab down. Chipping and painting are the two main jobs expected of them but there is always something new to do on the fire. Also, being the largest division on the ship, they' are blessed with some pretty fine card players always on the go during their spare time after working hours. The speed and skill of handling the lowering and hoisting of the boats is just one of the many jobs these boys can be very proud of.

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-,.,....J . --,,. ....--N.- ....-.- -v gm-5-W --.-,, ,--,- COOKS - LAUNDRY - and THE BARBER Getting up at 4:30 a.m. is always the duty of the oncoming cook so he can get the crew's first meal of the day together. Getting thrown around dur- ing a storm is just one of the hardships they have to take, but always smil- ing , they take all kinds of criticism and griping. Even if you don't like their famous stew, it's tough, because there just isn't a second choice. That's okay boys, as long as we pulled through these past eight months, welll never have to worry. No tickie, no washie and we hope it comes out clean. The washday blues isn't Monday for these boys, it's every day. If itls a scalping you want, it's a scalping you'll get. See the barber - no charge. Q ,X 5-,L QF Y E . - SUPPLY-DISBURSING-CORPSMEN If you need something from soup to nuts, and they can't be found just drop into supply and you'll find some around. If something you've purchased from the store turns you green at the gills, just drop into j21kC,S GICCD Room. He's sure to clean you out from top to bottom. Thatis for sure and if that doesn't work, well-there's always an APC. Last, but not least, there's plenty of embalming fluid and a lovely cooler. The problem now is the geedus for liberty and this problem is well taken care of by our boys from dis- bursing. Anything from a dime to a million, you can bet they'll total it right to the penny. j . I Mi-4 ,.....,....,-K Hr .J-fb l l