Hewitt (DD 966) - Naval Cruise Book

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AT EASE LT Schergen takes the youngsters out on the town . . . Let me try just a few more practice swings, then bring on the Captain! Hej ( hiefi! Whats with the Ml UCI ' s '

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DEPARTMENT HEADS OFFICER IN CHARGE HSL 47 DET 7 Lieutenant Commander K.L. Crowley OPERATIONS OFFICER Lieutenant J.C. Hochwalt (August 1989 - January 1990) COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER Lieutenant J.R. Provencher OPERATIONS OFFICER Lieutenant G.A. Chalfant ( January 1990 - Present) CHIEF ENGINEER SUPPLY OFFICER Lieutenant A. A. McMinn Lieutenant T.S. Schergen

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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT The Operations Department consists of tional information required to allow HEWITT four divisions: Operations Intelligence, Com- to carry out it ' s mission. They are also tasked munications. Navigation, and Deck. These div- with the safe navigation and piloting of the isions are responsible for the collection, evalu- ship. In addition they maintain and operate the ation and dissemination of combat and opera- ship ' s small boats. § The following ratings per- form their duties within Operations: The OS works in the Combat Information Center where they perform radar search and detection of surface and air contacts. They track all surface, air, and subsurface contacts. In addition they operate radio tele- phones and perform radar navigation and piloting. OPERATIONS SPECIALIST The RM is responsible for the transmission, receipt and routing of in- coming and outgoing Teletype and radio telephone traffic. RADIOMAN SIGNALMAN QUARTERMASTER The SM is responsible for receiving and sending signals via visual means such as: flashing light, signal flags, and semaphore. The QM is responsible for maintaining an accurate navigation track. They use visual, radar, radio, and satellite fixing methods. They also man the helm during restricted maneuvering conditions. BOATSWAINS MATE The BM is a very versatile individual whose responsibilities range from restoration and preservation of top-side spaces to stan ding lookout and helm watches. They operate and maintain the ship s small boats, man rigs for UNREP, and CONREPs. and man the flight deck during helo operations.