Dubuque (LPD 8) - Naval Cruise Book

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v8r Deck ' Department

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DECK DEPARTMENT

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CAPT Sparks Deck Department Deck Department consists of First, Second, Third, and K Division. First Division can be foiuid work- ing thru-out the ship from dawn to dusk. Their responsibilities include trashbumer room, forward gear locker, forward unrep station, troop compart ments, starboard Quarterdeck, and the anchor. Second Division was always ready day or night to man the after station for an unrep or supply line handlers for the port side of the well deck during ballast detail Almost synonymous with ballast detail is Man the Starboard Station, , whereby the boat deck and the B and A Crane are also Second Division ' s responsibilities. Second Division is also responsible for the following facilities, on the port side: After Whale Boat, Accomodation Ladder, Troop spaces, gear locker, stem gate, and the lika Third Division composed of Gunner ' s Mates and Fire Cbntrolmen, is charged with the responsibilities of ensuring that all of the ship ' s guns and fire con- trol radars are ready to react against enemy threat, should the need arise. Deck Dq)artment is the backbone of the am- phibious Navy. The majority of the days and nights are long and hard, with each man knowing at the end of the cruise that he has done his part. Combat Cargo Crew Together, 1 LT Mitchell and SSGT. Nash con- trol the location and movement of all marine com- bat gear. They play an important role when the marines are ready to depart the ship as these two men make this departure a swift and precise man- euver- whether by helo or mike boat, the marines are guided expertly by these two men. IstLT Mitchell SSGT Nash 43