Deuel (APA 160) - Naval Cruise Book

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M DIVISION THE PRIMARY JOB of the M Division aboard the DEUEL is that of operating the main engines in accord with the orders of the commanding officer. Getting the turns out for the Skipper in spite of battle damage, or in times of peace, just ordinary mechanic al failures requires good organization, super- vision by skilled operators, and close team work. M Division possesses these virtues in a very high de- gree. In addition to the operation of the main engines, there is routine maintenance to be performed and repairs to be made. This work also falls to the lot of the engineroom gang. That they have done this job well, is proven by the fine record we have main- tained through a long and arduous operating sched- ule. In conjunction with the fireroom gang of B Di- vision, M Division has made the engineering spaces a model of cleanliness and order that is truly in- spiring. Their fine spirit and willingness to work makes them a very welcome part of the crew. ' j i . r - CI«onlii9 fuel oil strfriaer. Captain ' s mariterleui matt. Tirtt ram: S. Fedori, D. Peoplei, J. K. Liiin, R. R. Robbins. . . . Sicoxd roiv: T. C. Myers, T. L. Robinion, V. E. Phelps, R. P. Biker, C. A. Haldorson. . . . Third row: J. L. Booth, R. A. Booth, T. F. Tracey, F. . Townicnd, E. R. Vood, W F. Traven, R. A. StaU, R. G

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B DIVISION ASK ANYONE in B Division what makes the ship run and you will be sure to get the answer we do . He would be fully correct for it is these men who operate the boilers which give us the power for the turbines, generators and pumps, heat for the entire ship and ample fresh water for all hands. The furnishing of fresh water is a little known but, nevertheless, crucial job of B Division. Dis- tilling approximately 1,000,000 gallons a month is no mean accomplishment and has enabled us to avoid water hours for this whole cruise. The men of the evaporator room gang have never let the ship down. Visitors to our engineering plant never fail to comment on the immaculate conditions prevailing there. No housewife was ever more diligent in her cleaning than the men who keep these spaces spot- less. They claim that you could eat your dinner oflf the deck in the fire room but it is doubtful if you would ever finish it as some industrious snipe would be along cleaning up the crumbs that were spilled. To the men of B Division goes the whole ship ' s appreciation for a job done well without fanfare. Keep up the good work! f ? f f « Cfe First tow: R. E. Stuart, W. K. Kennedy, W. A. Van, E Krintz, D. E. Davii. , Second row: S. V. Potttr, W. H. Powell, W. R. Kocik, P. Reel, P. V. Stafford, J. C Thorn, A. B. Davenport. . . . TbirJ r J. L. Both, R. B. Jaquiih, J. Rogaczewiki, C. E. Hamby, V. F. Jordan, W. P. Kimball, R. R. Scofield, L. H. Carr, E. Jonej, R. G. Garvin. Checking burners.

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A DIVISION THE BOYS OF A DIVISION are charged with the upkeep and repair of all the auxiliary machinery aboard ship. When one thinks of the many pumps, motors, refrigerators, boat engines, and other pieces of equipment used daily aboard a ship as ours, it is no wonder that the Can Do men of A Division are always on the move. The repair and upkeep of the Diesel engines used in our landing crafts are vital tasks if the ship is to be able to carry out the mission of landing the troops on the beach. The men of A Division have never failed to do these jobs well as shown by the excel- lent manner in which the DEUEL boats carried out their assignments during operations Mainbrace and Longstep and the innumerable other tasks which required the services of our boats. The machine shop is another function run by A Division. Here are made the parts which are needed to repair the many, many pieces of gear aboard ship. B Division may be the division that makes the ship run, but it is A Division that keeps it running. Firil row, left to rifbl: D. L. RiUy, V. G. Reeie, W. H. Kliuj- ing, H. D. Fellhousen, H. G. Braswell, J. J. Coon, H. E. Jacobj, W. F. Smith, G. H. Schmal. . . . Second row, Ufl to right: M. K. Johnion, M. P. Campbell, J. Clark, H. Hanke, W. B. JoDM, L. F. Irvine, S. J. Bryant, J. D. Chapman, R. L. McGee, R. H. Easley, R. D. Dudeck, A. M. Heuer. . . . Third raw. Ufl to right: J. A. Seward, J. J. Bradley, O. E. Stone, O. W. Hoikini, R. F. Floyd, A. L. Johnion, R. C. St. Clair, C. R. Cooie, L. T. Mc- Partlin, C. N. Mclyer, R. J. Shea, M. J. Crawson, J. B. ' tTarthman, R. C. Dickinton. Tuning up beat engine In beat hep. Haxel and Ike give eut.