Farragut (DDG 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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R DIVISIO : If we can't fix it, it isn't One of the most diversified jobs on FARRAGUT is that of a Hull Technician. An HT's job includes firefighting, all phases of damage control and nuclear-biologi-cal- chemical warfare monitoring and clean up, in addition the HT must be proficient enough to instruct all shipboard personnel in these areas. An HT,s daily routine consists of arc welding, pipe fitting, oxyce- telene cutting and welding, silver brazing, braze welding, plumbing and soldering. Almost all emergency repairs aboard FARRAGUT require the talents of an HT. When FARRAGUT receives a helicopter over her fantail for personnel or logistics transfer, the HT's respond f Z . f : 55181. broken. by manning the helo crash detail. Should a mishap occur during this period, it would be the responsibili- ty of the HTS to rescue the helo crew and save the ship from possible damage. According to an old saying, There are only two things an HT can't weld, A broken heart and the crack of dawn. my ' ., 'lwvnqs , fm, . , !,k, V , fi., fu 4 l ma, l fy ,, , I Z Z lu-...L Hawkes