Glacier (WAGB 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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RM2 Dunn is well pleased with the prospect of pulling into a port again. SNRM Gilbert prepares to show EM3 Fuller why he ' s never lost : gameyet RM3 Prien is thrilled at being part of Glaciers Combat Intelli- gence Center. When RM2 Plesset says only two Marsgrams. he mean s only TWO Marsgrams! R A D I O M E N RM1 Ross and Ralph the compu- ter are inseperable. During Sdence Cruise 1 trans- missions were restricted by seismic and helo ops resulting in quite a backlog of work which RM ' s hand- led with admirable calm. On cruise 2 radio assisted U.S. Research Sta- tion Siple relay an important weather message. RM3 Nelson at bat for the Glacier. RM1 Ross RM2 Dunn RM2 Moore R 12 Plesset RM3 Nelson RM3 Prien SNRM Gilbert

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FAR RIGHT: RD3 Crofoot pop- oul ot thi- mu-hroom house to phoiosyn- tht-si c. RIGHT: .Ml RDC Murray wants for Christ- mas is two more tax shelters. RDC Murray RADARMEN RD3 Carter RD3 Thomas Radarmen plot all traffic for the bridge, act as a backup for the Navplot in hazardous waters and low visabilitv, direct helo ops and maintain an ice plot. Once again our RD ' s came through without the use of a gyro compass and no magnetic compass within visual range. During times when great accuracy was demanded they manned up sound powered phones on the bridge for heading checks. During Science Cruise 2 They kept an ac- curate plot of the ice edge for the Scientists. RD3 Cheetham plays ball. RD3 Carter is satisfied with video games. RD3 Cheetham RD3 Crofoot P RD3Cryer RD3Sapp Midnight Madness starring RD3 Sapp or thetXHM! SK3 Rivera and RD3 Thomas prepare to enjoy another fine meal at McGlaciers.

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I 1 t W-1 For all you do, this pools for you. LT ELLIS OPERATIONS OFFICER Navigator Who needs a gyro compass?!? DF 86 was notable for its lateness in the season, which tested the crew and equipment with extreme cold climate, and darkness not normally seen Another successful season. OPERATIONS OFFICERS LT Melott Administrative Officer, Dive Officer Education Officer ' 1 ¥ w ■ ■ w f -uam BKraHBUB ENS Dowd Assistant Navigator Ship ' s Store Officer LTJG Heyes Electronics Maintenance Officer LSO ENS Keppler Communications Officer ENS Fullaway Marine Science Officer, CICO, Postal Officer 68