Fanning (FF 1076) - Naval Cruise Book

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Weapons Department

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USS TOPEKA (SSN 75 ) ! n ms 33

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LT Gregory A. Lester Weapons Officer The Weapons Department is responsible for the operation and main- tenance of the ship ' s weapons and sensor systems, deck seamanship, hull maintenance and preservation. The department is composed of: Boatswain ' s Mates (BM) who are responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the ship ' s hull, deck seamanship evolutions including anchoring, mooring and replenishment at sea. The Fire Control Techni- cians, Gunner ' s Mates (Guns), and Gunner ' s Mates (Missiles) - FC, GMG, and GMM - are responsible for the employment, operation and maintenance of all gunnery and missile systems. Sonar Technicians (STG) operate and maintain passive and active sensors to search, track and attack submarines. Torpedoman ' s Mates (TM) operate and main- tain the ship ' s torpedo launchers and associated anti-submarine torpe- does. Collectively, these men form a highly sophisticated and profes- sional team in today ' s warfare arena.