Fort McHenry (LSD 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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YNl Mathewson PN2 Dams J03(SW) Ames YN3 Smith 46

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NAVIGATION and ADMINISTRATION ■ ' N V QM PN YN MAA PC Navigation Division is manned by Quartermasters. These highlf skilled sailors assist the Navigator and the Officer of the Deck in providing for the safe navigation of the ship. Theij use the combination of traditional skills combined with modern equipment such as the fathometer, radar. Omega navigation set. and satellite navigation set. The Administration Division is manned bu Personnel men. Yeomen. Journalist. Career Counselor. Postal Clerk. Masterat-Arms and the 3-M Coordinator. These personnel provide administrative support and customer service to all members of the crew. EI CM Jose LT Daniel M. PNC(SW) John IV. Sanchez Miranda Strickland Jr. ' M Coordinator Navigator MAC(SW) Daniel P. Stinnett QMQSW) Samuel E. Fuller NCaSW) Randu A. Miller 45

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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Operations Communications Division is manned by Signalmen and Radiomen. The Signalmen use the more traditional communication methods of flaghoist. semaphore and flashing light. The Radiomen use the modern electronic means for transmitting and receiving radio messages which has evolved from Morse Code to sophisticated satellite communications equipment. Operations Electronics Division is manned fay Electronic Technicians. The Electronic Techni- cians maintain all radars and communication equipment. They have the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic equipment from video displays to sophisticated circuit cards. Operations Intelligence Division is manned by Operation Specialists. They operate various radars, navigation, communication, and electronic equipment to obtain information for the ship to operate in a tactical environment. They are responsible for controlling boat and Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) movements to and from the shore during an amphibious landing. They also ensure the safe passage of FORT McHENRY when underway.