Francis Marion (LPA 249) - Naval Cruise Book

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SECURITY KEEP OU muutttm DEPARTMENT Because Francis Marion is a flag ship, this department works feverishly around the clock receiving and dispatch- ing the thousands of mes- sages necessary for regulated operations. Messages dealing with earth shaking events to the mundane provide flag, ma- rines and ship the all im- portant contact with the out- side world. Equipment used ranges from the ancient systems of flashing light and flags to the most modern techniques in electronics communication. All are handled with profes- sional expertise by the offi- cers and men of this strate- gic Communications Depart- ment. EI . J. Carter, Communications Officer LTJG R. Brewer, Assistant Communications Officer 84

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ZULU BRAVO PAPA THAT ' S NAVY FOR BEACH PARTY Remedial SANDBOX FOR DROPOl IS Land (he landing force Two hands for beginners: With or without sand ' . ' Fun toda - groans tomorrow 83 We ' ll take on all comers.

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