Fanning (FF 1076) - Naval Cruise Book

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LT Jesse T. South Operations Officer The Operations Department is responsible for external electronic and visual communications, and electronic search and identification. The department is composed of: Operations Specialists (OS) who conduct surface and air search, control aircraft, and gather and process the information needed to effectively maneuver and fight the ship. Elec- tronic Warfare Specialists (EW) execute electronic support measures and control electronic warfare countermeasures. Radiomen (RM) oper- ate various electronic communications systems to ensure good external radio communications as well as processing all hard copy message traf- fic. Electronics Technicians (ET) maintain and repair the ship ' s elec- tronic communications systems, navigational equipment, radars, dis- plays and supporting test equipment. Signalmen (SWl) are responsible for processing all visual message traffic sent or received via flags, flashing light or semaphore. «5

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Operations partment

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ENS Mark E. Zukowski RMC Ernest L. Paden RM1 John D. Goode RM2 Michael J. Moore SM3 Hector Gamboa RM3 Harold R. Johnston oc Division