Dixon (AS 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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WATCH STANDING The job of propelling a ship through the water in a straight line and at a constant speed requires cooperation from hundreds of people around the clock, seven days a week. An example of this cooperation can be found in the relationship of the watch standers in CIC, Main Control, the Fire Room, and the Pilot House. While underway, the Officer of the Deck in the pilot house has control of the ship. He or she makes the decisions as to course changes, speed, and other functions on the ship. Advising the OOD are the people manning the radars and manuevering boards in

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Ship ' s Picnic The end to a perfect day came with a picnic on the helo deck. The Supply Department pulled all the stops on this one with bar-b-qued steaks, chicken, corn and soft drinks. Everyone relaxed and rewarded themselves for all the hard work that preceded the event. ' . ' j p ■p HRSSBB BsB PV3IV ' 3K 8P F ' W w ' aj I m Kj iJ K Tl |P 01

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CIC where they keep track of other ships in the same area. Down in the hole the engineers in Main Control and the Fire Room ensure that the propulsion plant and boilers are operating at peak efficiency to provide the needed thrust and RPM ' s to drive the ship. All of these people are charged with the safe operation and passage of the ship. Strict adherence to policy and procedures, as well as accepted communications methods are a must.