Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Deck CW04 KOVAR Ship ' s Boatswain BMCS WRIGHT Deck LCPO ork hard, play hard. That ' s the motto ( f the hard-charging deck ' department team - work hard un- derway, and play hard on liberty. Deck Department consists of First and Second divisions. First Division is in charge of the Foc ' sle, OOD stations, and ESSEX ' two 40,000 lb. anchors. Second Divison is in charge of all small boats and the well deck. Both divisions unite to perform underway replen- ishments and LCAC LCU operations. Deck department is involved in every underway bridge watch team including OOD, JOOD, JCX)W, CIC, BMOW, Helmsman, Lee hlelmsman, and kx)kouts, making us key players in the ship ' s navigational team. Both divisions turn to daily conducting maintenance and preservation that keep ESSEX looking itsabsolute best. Buteven through all 183 days of exhaustion, hard work and stress. Deck Department iiad its fun along the way.

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IstDivision ] St Division supports several evolu-tions that are carried out - on ESSEX, in addition to main- taining a stringent daily routine. These include: watch standing, flight operations, small boat, well deck, UNREPs, refueling other ships, and anchoring and mooring. It is also the responsibility of 1st Divi- sion to assist in the overall shipboard preservation, and that has truly re- flected the great pride and profession- alism of ESSEX and the crew that sails her. Asa vital part of Deck Department, 1st Division is a focal point of knowledge, professionalism and dedication. BM1 GORDON BM1 POWELL BM2 HAYNES LTJG FIELDEN BMC LEWIN BM1 CROSS RIGHT: Our Family Portrait!