Delta (AR 9) - Naval Cruise Book

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■• r OR Division. 1st. row: Skocik, Troup, LTJG Kelly, Gibson, 2ncl. row: Ward, Bunch, Ellsworth, G., Ellsworth, J., Gohogan r T IT ' S A HOT MESSAGE LTJG Kelly, Skocik OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT The Operations Department aboard the DELTA consists mainly of communications, an important link which is sub-divided into three systems: radio, visual, and postal. The radio shack (Main Radio or Radio ONE), handles communications as the name implies via radio. The radiomen operate the following systems: CW (continuous wave em- ploying International Morse code), voice, and ratt (radio teletype). Postal communications are taken care of by the telemen in the post office. The system to be employed in any given situation is dependent upon various conditions. For example, if the distance is ' line of sight, ' visual means ore generally used. Out of line of sight ' will call for radio or mail. Whatever system, however, if the content of the message is of importance to a potential enemy, it will be encrypted before transmis- sion. Security at all times is of paramount importance and is maintained with vigilence. When ships are alongside, DELTA ' S Ope- rations Department lends its hands and helps solve their communications problems. Normally, half of the repairee ' s communications, in all three phases, is conducted by the DELTA. HE(?) MAY BE SMALL, BUT IT ' S OURS Strickland, Gohogan, Joman, Ward, Sartoin, Champion, Skocik, Hunter