Flint (AE 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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B Division B Division is responsi- ble for the efficient opera- tion, maintenance, and repair of the ship ' s boilers and associated equip- ment. These snipes spend their hole watch- es keeping a close eye on temperatures and pres- sures of FLINT ' S 3 boil- ers. Through the heat and noise, the BT ' s make sure there is plenty of steam to answer all bells. 86

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M Division H : km amsf m : The continuous operation of the many engines, compressors, gears, and other odd machinery aboard FLINT depends upon the skill of the Machinist Mates of M Division. They are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of this machinery and excel at it. Working side by side with B Division, these snipes keep FLINT steaming to its next commitment.

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First Division Keeping the weather decks forward of the superstructure ship shape is the job First Division. In addition to preservation and main- tenance, like their ship- mate ' s in Second Divi- sion, First Division stand bridge watches, man unrep stations and boat crews. These men and women have a job that combines tradition and skill. These sailors are definitely salty dogs .