Jack Williams (FFG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMBAT SYSTEMS EPARTMENT LT BRUCE BURKETT COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER The Combat Systems department is made up of Interior Communications Electricians (IC), Data Systems Technicians (DS), Electronic Technicians (ET), Sonar Technicians (ST), Gunner ' s Mates (GM), Fire Control Tech- nicians (EC ). Torpedoman (TM), Operations Specialists (OS ), and Electronic Warfare Technicians (EW). Combat Systems is a crucial department because it maintains and operates the computer and armament used to fight the ship. Our well trained and highly skilled sailors man Combat Information Center (CIC), gun, missile, and ASW systems, and have demonstrated their skill and professionalism repeatedly.

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CS-1 DIVISION fe Operations Specialist (OS) Electronic Warfare Technician (EW) LT TOM SHANNON DIVISION OFFICER OCT 85-DEC 85 CS-1 division is made up of two work centers (CSOl and CS02). CSOl, manned by the Operation Specialists (OS ' s), is responsible for operating surface and air search radars, controlling aircraft, and gathering processing the information needed to effectively maneuver and fight the ship. CS02, manned by Electronic Warfare Specialists (EW ' s), is responsible for detecting and categorizing radar emissions from other ships and aircraft as well as determining the types of radar our ship will use. They are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of all emission detection systems. LTJG BILL WILLISTON DIVISION OFFICER DEC 85-MAY 86 H 18