Gearing (DD 710) - Naval Cruise Book

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li. BMI P. D'ArrigO BM2 J. Reighn BM3 W. Crinnian 6 fl, BM3 F. Ruderick BMSN L. Dorsey SN V l' ff: .i ff nr H 'f ' f 1 u, l il 1 'ft M it li l . R. Archambeau Schwartz gets in a little painting in his spare time. . L E li 141 X l fl C311 get my hand out, we'll be able to SN D. Bish SN F- fire this thingy, ASROC is on its Way! i. A Brockington SN J. CHN will 1 -- ---Qf7y.5f:vw

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s in -WEAPONS T DEPARTMENT The Weapons Department is.what makes our ship a De- stroyer and iiomjust another ship. Moist of what can be seen 'above the 'waterline is the responsibility of.tl1QSC People- Nearly every seaman starts out in First Division. Those who remain-inithe division may advance to become Boat- swain's Mates fBM'sj, the oldest rate in the Navy. Also called the Deck Force , the division is responsible for the preser- vation of most of the main deck, as well as the ship's-sides They handle lines for mooring, raise and lower. the anchors when necessary, rig special highlines for replenishment, and are generally handy to have around. The BM's in addition per- form an important ceremonial' function - using the Bo's'n's Pipe to render honors to dignitaries or pass the Word under- way. Second Division includes the Gunner's Mates-CGMG'sj and Fire Control Technicians QFTG'sQ who work together to keep the gun mounts ready for action and to provide fast, accurate target acquisition and tracking when necessary. ASW Division is concerned primarily with Anti-Submarine Warfare., It includes the Sonarmen CSTG'Sj who detect under- water objects such as fish, whales, porpoises, air bubbles and even submarines. Torpedomen CTM'sj handle their end of, the 0P?fati0H, and ASROC GUr1nCr'S Mates keep the Anti- Submarine. Rockets ready for use. The entire .use of weapons has become quite automatic with computers, fire control radar, and similar equipment, but the modern weapons team must still feed in the correct information and keep the sophisticated electronicsin Working Order for the projectiles, torpedo, or rocket to find its target. LT K ENTON WARNER Weapons Officer I LTJG EUGENE E. CRAGG ASW Officer v 1 LTJG JUSTIN J. O'HARA LTJ G ROLF R. First- Lieutenant ,4 ls E ENS RICHARD s. STON,

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The gang at forward fueling station poses for the camera. A penny for your thoughts, Reignh SN G. C1 A ark SN S. Dispenza SN M. Ellis SN M. Hart SN - P' Kam SN S. Kovanda SN J, L3II1bI'6Chf