Fort McHenry (LSD 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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OPERATIONS OFFICERS and CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS LCDR Gregory; L. Bvrd Operations Officer i±L LT Bernardo E. Contreras Operations Officer SMC(SW) Narcisco B Areola . OSC(SW) Marvin Bass LTJG Robert M. LTJG Karl J. ENS Kevin T. Scanlon Jr. Zingheim Costelloe aC Officer Communications Electronics Material Officer Officer RMC(SW) Carmelo Figueroa EWC(SW) David M. Hemingwaii ETQSW) Paul A. McDermott ETQSW) J.D. Shaw 48