Hawes (FFG 53) - Naval Cruise Book

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42 ON Division

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The mission of Che Communications Division is to provide and maintain reli- able, secure and rapid communications for HnW€S. The ability of HnUJ€S to func- tion in accordance u ith higher authoriti depends upon her abiliti to communicate effectiveli at all times. Rs such, communi- cations is the cornerstone of effective command and control. LUhile assigned to the Middle €ast Force. OC Division processed over 7000 incoming and 800 outgoing messages per month. The vital link between HRUJiS, her helicopters, other ships assigned to the Middle 6ast Force and the appropri- ate LUarfore Commanders uuas main- tained through the diligence of the men assigned to the Communications Division. The efforts of each and every Radioman assigned to the Communications Division contributed to the outstanding combat readiness of HnUJ€S ujhile assigned to the Middle Cast Force. 44 OC Division i