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I . i The true heart of ESSEX is the Engineering Department. Providing the steam to propel the ship and power electrical generators, in addi- tion to maintaining damage control and auxil- iary systems in a high readiness condition requires constant vigilence and attention to detail. The two Main Propulsion divisions, MP- 1 and MP-2, are responsible for the forward and aft main machinery rooms. Comprised of Boiler Technicians (BTs) and Machinist ' s Mates (MMs), they not only performed complex emergent repairs on various machinery while deployed, but found the time to complete exten- sive space preservation efforts. The Oil Lab ' s skilled and professional pert ' ormance ensured the smooth and safe transfer of over a 7 million gallons of fuel that was required by the Iron Gator during the six month deployment. The Auxiliary (A Gang) and Assault (AR) divisions kept the air conditioning plants cold. the small boats purring, and the elevators cy- cling. The MMs, Enginemen (ENs) and Electrician ' s Mates (EMs) formed a cohesive unit that maintained, operated, and repaired countless pieces of equipment throughout the ship essential to not only the primary missions of the ESSEX, but also to the health and comfort of the crew. Hot water and cold air conditioning were a welcome relief from the heat and humid- ity experienced overseas. Electrical (E) division, manned by EMs and Interior Communications Electricians (ICs) provided power distribution throughout the ship, maintained navigational equipment, and provided the entire command with sometimes the only form of entertainment. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). By performing numerous repairs for other ships operating with ESSEX, they ably demonstrated that no repair was too large to accomplish. Running the gamut from firefighting and CHT systems to manufacturing parts not carried on board. Repair (R) Division handled it all. The Hull Technician ' s (HTs), Damage Controlmen (DCs) and Machinery Repairmen (MRs) handled even the most unusual with aplomb and a determined attitude to get the job done . This can-do spirit served them well when called upon to fly over and perform repairs on a sinking ship Christmas Day. In addition, these professionals operated a team of individuals who worked around the clock daily in the Trouble Call work center to quickly repair any deficiency that involved quality of life systems and components, such as air conditioning, hot water, galley, and laundry equipment. Through strong desire, initiative, and determi- nation the Engineering Department team per- formed flawlessly on ESSEX maiden voyage, and completed it casualty report free . The exacting standards adhered to on this deploy- ment demonstrated to the entire Pacific Fleet that when it comes to the IRON GATOR, there are no limits to what can be accomplished.
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A Division LT T R ALANI MMCS M R BURKE MMC S E CONRAD MMl M AHERN MMl D V FRY MMl G M GALANG MMl A H GONZALES ENl T KUHNHAUSEN MMl J R PUCKETT MRl R M ROSBECK MR2 K C HANTHORN EN2 D J LEFF EN2 T G SNOW EN2 C D STAFF EN2 T H VIGIL MM2 D J WARRAS
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