Davis (DD 937) - Naval Cruise Book

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Kneeling, Left to Right, GMG1 Jellison, GMG3 Carroll, FTG3 Smith, FTG2 Perry, FTG2 Venis, GMG2 Talbert, GMG1 Brown Back, FTGSN Glacken, FTG3 Miller, GMGSN Naffziger, FTGSN Copley, FTG3 Gambino, GMG2 Downer, GMG2 Shlelds, FTG3 Kaufman, GMGSN Duhon, FTGSN Kaminski, GMGSA Williams, GMGSA Gyurky, GMG2 Paul, FTG3 Simmons S 'T I sEco D Divisio 39001111 Division 011 the DAVIS i11C111f19S U16 their use. Second Division also makes up a large Gunner's Mates and the Fire Control Tech- part of the ship's self defense force, nicians. The GMG's operate and maintain the two 5 f54 caliber guns which are a major portion of the DAVIS armament. Together, these guns are capable of firing 65 rounds per minute. The FTG's are responsible for the upkeep and operation of the ship's MK56 and MK68 fire control systems. These complex electronic systems allow the DAVIS to lock on to surface contacts or aircraft and provide rapid and accurate gunfire. Second Division also handles all small arms on board, including pistols, rifles, shot guns, and machine guns. Second Division maintains these weapons and instructs shipboard personnel in Now let's see, the bullet comes out of here somewhere Jw- -f-f N.-,s,.,..,,,,,,,, .. f 'fx-.f ,,,,.,.,,,, V - - - ve-w-Av+. ,.,,...- , , 44-uv-Q We - V- - ,.,:... .. l... . , ff' M' vue.--v--..0.,f,..H,, A, x N

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Kneeling, Left to Rightg SN Winchester, BM1 Hutto, SN Brummitt, BM3 Gadson, BM1 Backous, BM3 Gorgas, BM1 Temple, SN Huntley, SN Thompson, SA Zocco, SA Rice Second Row, BM8 Corder, SN Miazga, SA Small, SN Cantrell, SN Iioski, SN Burroughs, Back Row, SN Wermanger, SN Buhlman, SN Cloutier, BM3 Thomas, SN Coffer, SN Curtis, SN Dixon, SN Clarke . FIRST DIVISIO First Division is comprised of Boatswain's Mates and non-rated seamen. While underway they work long hours standing watches and performing deck evolutions. These evolutions include anchoring, mooring, receiving helos, and staging underway replenishments. In addition they perform maintenance and preservation on the main deck areas and operate and maintain the two ship's boats. Boatswain's Mates are the true sailors of the fleet in that both the jobs they do and the ceremonies they perform are steeped in tradition and have been performed in one way or another since man has been at sea. Their hours are long and often tedious. They work outside on the main decks in weather ranging from blistering heat to numbing cold. But their rewards are the successful completion of the exciting and sometimes dangerous evolutions of seamanship. During this deployment First Division distinguished themselves by winning the big race in the International Gonzo Regatta, held 'at Gonzo Station, Arabian Sea. Participating in the regatta were members of the aircraft carrier America battle group, and the Australian destroyer H.M.A.S. HOBARTH.

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Left to Rightg STG2 MacBride, STGSN Petrilla, STG2 Clarke, GMTSN Fitzgerald, TM1 Gramlich, STGSA Merritt STG2 Satterfield, TMSN Dupuy, GMT3 McDevitt, STGSN Moss . I s if THIRD DIv1s1o 1 X Third Division is responsible for finding and destroying hostile submarines. Sonar Tech- nicians operate and maintain the ship's hull mounted and variable depth sonars and the underwater fire control system. Torpedomen and ASRQC-, Gunner's Mates maintain the underwater weapons systems. During the cruise, Third Division provided maintenance and manpower for the .50 caliber machine guns. The Warship Extraordinaire was praised for its antisubmarine warfare proficiency during the Indian Ocean cruise by Commander Carrier Group Six. STG2 MacBr1de