Fort Marion (LSD 22) - Naval Cruise Book

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M DIVISION •- v ». - . I ' M r 1 j M% y -•. . v k i-xl— » Bottom row (1 to r) : Van Gundy FN, Hubeat MM3, Stowers FN, Walker MM2, McKinne) MM2, Cagle FN Second row: Matlock MMCS, Schroader MMC, Evans MM2, Richardson FA, Johnson FN, Brooks FA Cain MM2, Bridges MMFN, Lopez MMFN, Kutled-e MM I. LTJG Warner Back row: Greene FN, Sieler FN, Waid MM2, Fulghum MM3, Housknecht MM IN. Jacob MMFN, Catrou MMFA, Murphy FN, Cox FA, Gomez 1 The primary mission of M division, as the crow on tlie arm indicates, is to keep Un- screws turning. This entails upkeep and maintenance of all main engines, s s generators and the ship ' s evaporators. Whether we are steaming underway or on anxilliarv inport. M divi- sion men are on watch 24 hours a day insuring that we have the service we need to run a ship. s the FORT record indicates, the work hard and when the time comes they pla hard.

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R DIVISION 1 ' ' ' o ■ j ■ ► - - im i f Front row (1 to r) : Siekkotter DC1, Davis DC3, Jorgensen SFM3, Leal FN, Slebodnik SFP2, Baumgardt FN, Dennis FJN Back row (1 to r) : Shaffer SF1, Fife SFP2, Zaragoza SFM2, Gutzman SFP3, Murray SFC, LTJG More, Seal SFM3, Deanda FM, Fox FN The R Division (Repair Division) is the backbone of the ship. There are manv technical kills and specialities involved in acomplishing the job. The primary job is the ballisting of the ship so that we can load and off load small craft. This a responsibilitv of all l{ Division personnel. The specialities and technical skill used in repair work cover welding, cutting, b the Shipfitter ' s. The Damage Control Men are responsibile for the battle readiness of the ship. This covers water tight integrity, material Damage Control, Carpentr) and repair of small boats. The job of the U Division is one of continuous effort striving for the goal of battle readiness at all times.