Epping Forest (LSD 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENSIGN THOMAS N. TORGLER USNR Portland, Oregon Oregon State Gunnery Officer The gunnery officer is responsible for the maintenance and care of all the ordnance material aboard ship. Its operation and readi- ness are part of his job. All ammunition for the guns and spare parts with which they are repaired are, through his subordinates, in his keeping and must be kept at an operating level for the emergencies that may arise. Such material as gas masks, small arms and other equipment that may be needed for an amphibious landing are also in his care. To assist him in his responsibilities he has under his direction the gunner ' s mates and fire controimen necessary as well as the armories around the ship and are required to keep the records, maintain the proper temperatures for safety in the magazines and keep the spaces assigned to them clean and free from rust. They keep the guns in firing condition and the sighting instruments in correct alignment. The safety of the ship ' s crew depends greatly on the manner in which this job is done. miiiuiuTi 1st Row: Mills, Rusch, Harvey, Clouse, Rains, Leonard, Johnson, C. W. 2nd Row: Johnson, 0. E., Gardner, Cobb, Conway, Miller, Downs.