Iwo Jima (LPH 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT LTJG W. E. ANINOWSKY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER The ability to communicate is one of the most important assets to a ship, and the Iwo Jima is no exception. An average of 30 personnel work in the Communications Department, fulfil I ing the major functions of the department that include the operation, planning, coordination and scheduling of the ship ' s external communications. Other duties include the handling of registered publications and insuring the security of the materials and information used in the department. LTJG W. E. Aninowsky is the head of the department, which is comprised of two divisions - Communications Radio (CR) and Communications Signal, (CS). The CS Division, headed by Ens. S. E. Garland, is in charge of all external visual communication, such as flashing light, semaphore, flag hoist and infra-red. They send and receive visual messages and are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment. Another important function charged to the division is the detection and identification of all surface and air vessels, whether merchant or foreign war vessel. Once detected, it must be determined if the contact is friend or foe. The counterpart of the CS Division also deals with communication, but in a more complex perspective. The CR Division, headed by CW02 C. E. Jury, is responsible for all aspects of external electronic communications. Division duties include the sending, receiving, handling and distribution of unit messages, the operation and maintenance of all communication equipment, the handling and control of Crypto material and insuring the security of material and information. The ship ' s intricate system of communication is an indispensable commodity, enabling the ship to increase its effectiveness in virtually all areas of operation.