Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

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' 1 B Dzvision f-six, A X, Q7 ' , --,, Jima 9 I l In aa., Kneeling, left to right: BT1 C. L. Taylor, FA D. Fontenot, BT3 G. M. Cloud, BT2 I. G. Neal, BT2 W. J. Wagner. Standing, left to right: LT W. F.. Hobbs, FN G. D. Terrill, BT3 W. R. Hancock, FN R. J. Langhoff, BTFN T. F. Hansen, FN L. E. Solice, FN M. K. Cardwell, BT3 W. E. Self, BTS D. M. Flores, BT2 L. O. Nicholson, BTFA D. E. Presler, BT2 C. E. Edgar, BT3 S. Norfleet, BT3 M. Duncan, jr., BTC W. R. Kluth. All engines ahead flank, indicate turns for twenty-five knots! Down below there is a flurry of action as the boilermen and machinist mates respond quickly and efficiently with the necessary steam and RPMs . The PARKS is ever ready to steam at high speeds, ready to go Where the action is . The boilermen are led by BTG KLUTH, with BTl ROUSE in charge of the forward fireroom and BTl TAYLOR in charge of the after fireroom. The BT's responsible for the maintenance and efficient operation of the ship's four boilers and the fuel oil system. During high speed runs the Oil King, BT2 NEAL, Works long, hard hours keeping the boilers supplied with plenty of fuel oil. L 28

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l R Division I , qwljg , ' , ,,,, ,, ,,i,....-.. Kneeling, left to right: IC1 W. J. Morcom, MM1 W. E. Criswell, EM3 R. E. Walton, FN J. B. McCulley, EM3 G. B. Parkinson, IC3 R. S. Brannon, MM3 O. D. Legg. Standing left to right: LT W.'F.. Hobbs, MR3 J. J. Krogulski, EN2 T. J. johnson, SFM2 J. F.. Evans, FN K. E. VanOeveren, EM2 J. W. Seitz, FN L, R, Ly-da, MM2 R. S. Byrd, FN R. A. Cook, MM3 A. E. Chavez, EM2 R. J. Gemson, FN C. B. Carrier, EM3 S. R. Taub, DC2 J. A. Francis, FN I-I. M. Porter, FN W. C. Sanderson, EM3 M. Creech, SF1 W. B. Watson, SFP3 J. W. Buckman, EMCS B. J. Felts, ENS P. G. Gerry. The air conditioner in upper supply is flooded again! Immediately the electricians and A Gang respond to the new emergency and quickly have the situation under control. R Division stands ready to make emergency repairs at any time during the day or night. The division is composed of four gangs and is manned by seven different rates. In charge of the E Gang and the IC Gang is EMCS FELTS, Who is also the Chief Master at Arms, and the ship's Career Counselor. Led by lCl MORCOM, the IC Gang takes care of all internal communication circuits, the all important gyro compaSS, and the alarm systems throughout the ship. They also obtain and show movies for the enjoyment of the crew. The E Gang, led by EM2 SEITZ and assisted by EM2 WATSON and EM2 GEMSON, provides ship's electrical power and lighting and maintains all electrical circuits. In charge of A Gang and the SF-DC Gang is MMC WIDDOES. Led by SF1 WATSON, the SF-DC Gang keeps the hull and its fittings repaired, perform fabrication and repair Work for other divisions using the ship's force Work request system-. These men are also the backbone of the Damage Control organization. The A Gang, led by MMI CRISWELL, works long hours taking care of auxiliary equipment such as the air conditioning system, low and high pressure air systems, emergency diesels and the motor Whaleboat. R Division tackles all its many jobs with a fine Can do attitude, and has indeed earned the title of jacks of all trades . 30