Hector (AR 7) - Naval Cruise Book

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OPERATIONS OFFICER LT. John N. Hotch The eyes and ears of any ship, Ops keeps us informed of approaching weather and ships. They man the radios that keep us in touch with the out- side world. From plotting a course, to hoisting a flagg from tracking a skunk, to sending a radio messageg Ops is on the alert around the clock - - - watching. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER LT J M Hes

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The Chaplain's Office primary purpose is to provide members of the crew an opportunity for moral and spiritual guidance. In addition, it is a center serving as-host of other functions. A wide variety of United States Armed Forces Institute courses and examinations are ordered and administered from this office affording crew members the opportunity of in-service education. Educational counseling is available concerning the requirements of civilian education institutions and govemment aid to education programs. An especially important re- sponsibility of the Chaplain's Office is the administration and operation of the ship's spacious library consisting of nearly 2,000 volumes. Finally, this office is responsible for the ship's Public Affairs program, the organizing and sponsoring of personnel tours in each country the ship visits, the supervising and administration of the 4'Cruise Book, also it is privileged with organizing People to People projects -- and when time permits, it even publishes a ship's newspaper. ' CHAPLAIN - LCDR. Richard E. Jordan J TOUR OF CORREGIDOR DIVINE SERVICES PEOPLE TO PEOPLE LIBRARY - PNSN Langlo, J O3 Keenan

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RADIO CENTRAL - Front RM3 Barr, RM3 Bergreen, gf ff' With the ever-changing events that effect our lives and the safety of our country it is imperative to have an up-to-date account of the situation. Radio keeps this vital information flowing around the clock. The seagoing radioman has a variety of duties including radiotelephone circuits, copying fleet COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER - L to R: RD3 Hilt, RD3 Mendes, RD2 Moore, RD3 Bousquet Combat readiness of the ship is of the utmost importance at all times. The radarman plays an im- portant role in detecting any enemy attack from the air or surface. From his space in the Combat informa- tion Center he coordinates all move- ments of the enemy and relays them to the bridge for the Captain's information. The radarman must have a thorough knowledge for the principles of radar operation, radar components and factors affecting radar to maintain the standard for war time requirements. Below: RM3 Stribling, RM2 Lessard broadcasts, or operating teletypewriter equipment. Not only is he responsible for operation of the equipment but also its upkeep. 'mmm W 7 7 Row: RM3 Click, RMCS Miller, RM2 Artmeier, RM3 Clark, RM3 Powell, CYN3 Lathtinen, RM3 Myles. Back Row: RM3 Bovey, RM2 Lessard