Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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HAVE GUNS...WILL TRAVEL! Combat Guns CCGJ Division is comprised of Fire Controlmen, Gunner's Mates and one Torpedoman. CG Division is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and safe operation of all small caliber weapons onboard ESSEX. From the Gunneris Mates firing the 25mm to the Fire Controlmen and their six shooter, literally, CIWS CClose In Weapons Systemj, CG Division brings the guns to the fight! Whether defending the ship from small boats or an air attack, to just 'kicking it' at the end of a work day, CG Division has guns for any occasion. We are what goes bump in the night. LT P. HENDLER DIVISION OFFICER GUNNER'S MATE FIRE CONTROL TORPEDOMAN FCC z. CURRY TECHNICIAN GMC R. ELMER M ' -' 7- - ,tw -2 'MMGQ e ssl' , ' Whitt NW rx Aw 'ILIIIIIIISS5 wI211lgli'flIiEDSs3IIgIg'ACE ENLISTED AVIATION ALIST WARFARE SPECIALIST GMG1 RDEGEORGE FCI C-ENSTAD GMG1 S. PERRY ,gf VE PHOTO: Who said they wanted troubleflf NEXT PAGE ABOVE LEFT Old school Navy's back in effect HT: H , ' , I ' ey,We 'exon UW break- BOTTOM LEFT: Do you thmk we really want to be here? NEXT: RAMB0? 'W ,HA,HA,I-I h ! - if e s a w Imp NEXT.I told htm not to eat my Gummy Bears! LAST: Who stunned Gummy Bears in there? l , no Also RIG .. . 11 J HA fs mf

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i s I XMI? now UKDNXVVCJE Combat Weapons cwos B. STEMLERW k Combat Weapons Division is one of the largest divisions in the Combat Systems Department. CW has three maj or compartments, Aviation Ordnance Control CAOCJ, Flight Deck Ordnance, and Cargo Holds. AOC is comprised of both Ordnance Control and Weapons Department Administration. They are Q responsible for ordering, issuing, accounting, directing storage, and assuring that ESSEX is always combat ready. Flight Deck Ordnance is responsible for assuring that all ordnance, related equipment, and materials are ready and available for the embarked Air Combat Element CACEJ in support of flight deck operations. The Cargo Holds mission is to provide safe and reliable air launched weapons and ground ordnance for use by the ACE and the Eleventh Marine Expeditionary Unit during combat, contingency, and training , operations. The Cargo Holds personnel, or more affectionately known as Mag Rats, are fully cross- trained with their jobs entailing stowage, maintenance, inspection, and handling of all weapons on board ESSEX. A As a whole, the Combat Weapons Division played a maj or role in the operations during WESTPAC 96- Q 7 and in support of OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH. 9 N - f --A-4-li i l l 1 i I . Q . LEARNING T0 FLY PHOTO: PHAN Pmmnw 68 ECE ' Aa' ' f