Jack Williams (FFG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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Si IP CONTROL 0£PAETMENT LT GREG ALLEN SHIP CONTROL OFFICER The Ship Control Department is responsible for navigation, communica- tions, and the exterior cleanliness and preservation of the ship. Quarter- master (QM), Signalman (SM), Radioman (RM) and Boatswain Mate (BM) ratings make-up Ship Control Department. The men of Ship Control include some of the oldest ratings in the Navy and carry on a tradition that began when men first started sailing the seas. Even though the Navy has changed considerably since its beginning, there is still a need for the basic seamanship skills that these sailors possess. Pride and hard work are always evident and are the hallmark of these professionals. l|

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SC 1 DIVISION QMC DANIEL K. BALLENGER Dr lSION OFFICER Signalman (SM) Quartermaster (QM) SC-1 Division consists of the Quartermasters and Signalmen. The Quartermasters are responsible for recording the events of the day in the deck log, safely navigating the ship, and keeping all charts and Navigation publications up to date. Along with the Signalmen, they man the bridge for sea and anchor detail, general quarters, replenishment details, and stand watches during normal underway steaming. Both the QM ' s and SM ' s are responsible for dressing the ship with flags and friendship lights during holidays and special evolutions. The Signalmen ' s specialty is communication. They send messages ship-to-ship via flashing light, flag hoists and sema- pore (hand) signaling. This is a most important function especially when the ship is steaming under radio silence.