Diamond Head (AE 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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LCDR D.A. ABLOWTICH, USN From the XO: The main armament of DIAMOND HEAD has been its Decl Department. This department, under the direction of the First Lieutenant, was responsible for the handling and stowage of the cargo ammunition. Our Engineering Department has successfully coped with the many problems that came with aging machinery, and their hard work enabled our ship to sail a$ scheduled. The Operations Department ensured our safe movement from one port to another and managed the many administrative reports and personnel records. Fine support for our ship and crew was provided by our Supply Department. The combined efforts of all hands contributed to the successful accomplish- ment of DIAMOND HEAD ' S last deployment. My thanks and best wishes to all of you. t .a

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THE MEN OF DIAMOND HEAD The CO exercises general authority over and has general responsibility for all aspects of the ship ' s operation. PERSONNEL OFFICER I OX DIVISION EXECUTIVE OFFICER The XO, the second-in- command, assists the Captain as directed by him. Usually the XO bears most of the administrative burden of the ship ' s day-to-day operation. FIRST LIEUTENANT ENGINEERING OFFICER OPERATIONS OFFICER SUPPLY OFFICER jBOAT SWAIN I 1st DIVISION 2nd DIVISION 3rd DIVISION MAIN PROPULSION B DIVISION M DIVISION OC DIVISION 01 DIVISION ON DIVISION S-1 DIVISION S-2 DIVISION DAMAGE CONTROL A DIVISION E DIVISION R DIVISION LCDR C. W. LONG , USN

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It is often stated that the Oceans are our shield and bulwark; but little is said about the seamen who are the sinew of our force, without whom nothing would come to pass. Long hours, arduous work, heat, cold, separa- tion and the violence of the seas are a seaman ' s life. Gentlemen, I thank you for your attention to duty and the loyalty which you have so thoroughly demonstrated. C?. DECK DEPARTMENT LT. A.M. Rasmussen, USN First Lieutenant eM ' m