Dashiell (DD 659) - Naval Cruise Book

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Our first introduction to this most eastern Mediterranean Sea port came about during a short refueling stop prior to our en termg the Canal Zone Although we were not aware of it at this time, it was here in Beirut that we were to draw our last breath of fresh, clear air until our return nine weeks hence. Apparently, the Lebanese knew of our return date because our re- visit was heralded with gunfire, a presidential assassination, a sic li- 1: r . . Q - . - n 1 an Q 9 , - . . I o I - canine commendation by the Amo bassadore's dog, and the New York Philharmonic. Some found road racing to and from the moun- tains daring, if not enioyable. Others attempted midnight swims while still others enjoyed Miss Namet's enlightening tours. E If youdidn't buy a camel saddle, fez, blurnose or try a drink of Arac or smoke a Hubbly-Bubbly pipe, you failed to treat yourself to some of the local color and in- trigue of this Free Port. J A 4 D V . it 'il 11, ' .5 -' , ' Ai Qi , V I W- . . I e.- I E - .lf lf I L' 5 '4 1 'Ti 15-f f r . if- . J - ful I 4 ' I I 1 . l i l - .X nf' l in f, . uw :l l I 3 l 1, 11 I i l '

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Ol Division To the uninitiated,the work done by the Ol Division appears mysterious because they work for the most part in perpetual darkness amid strange lights and gadgets to the tune of hissing, crackling radio receivers. These are the Radarmen and Electronic Technicians who man and maintain the Combat lnformation Center. The functions of the Combat information Center, or CIC, are the collec- tion, display, evaluation, and dissemination of information ofa tactical and strategic nature. lt might be said- of CIC that it is the nerve center of the ship. The speed and accurary withiwhich the men in this center carry out their duties are vital to the safety and battle efficiency of the ship as a whole. Lest we forget the ET's, speaking of being in the dark, we should bring to light that these people do most of their work at night, and this goes for when they are on the beach as well as aboard ship. lt is theiob of the Electronic Technicians to maintain the gadgets, lights, and hissing and crackling that so fascinate the Radarmen. To the specialists of the Radar and ET gangs goes the ship's apprecia- K. M. Hvdorn Colville, Wash. tion for a iob well done. T Bridge, that bogie is reevaluated as a skunk doing 600 knots You mean l'm going on Shore Patrol again'