John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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4th , One of the iobs of Division begins when the ship docks or anchors. 4th Division mans the mooring lines and when anchoring our men rig the accomodation ladders and boat lines. SA R.H. Lesher is one of the operators of our crane which handles the launching of the ship's liberty boats. Durinieiinderway steaming 4th Division has one bridge team, and ot watches all over the ship are manned 24 hours a day. We are responsible for streaming the twin-float target tow and retrieving it when ordered by the bridge. During underway refuelilrig we man several special rigs and replenishment stations. S C.N. Sampson, our gear locker man, is responsible for all the gear that is needed to meet these committments. . Also, 4th Division has 35 interior cleaning and maintenance assignments to work on. These keep us all busy. As you see, 4th Division assignments are numerous and varied. Our contribution to the workof the Deck Department helps toward the overall operating efficiency of the ship. Howard E. Martin BM C 4th Division Huntington, West Virginia

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5th 5th Division's iob is to keep the boats in fine working condition Und Uppearance and a so to provide adequate liberty transportation for the ship while we are deployed. While in our homeport we ,provide transportation by providing trucks and drivers for of :cial use. Every man in the division must be prepared to take over the iob of any other man if an emergency arises. I am a Coxswain under instruction and at the same time a Bow Hook on the boats. When in the states I act as a dispatcher. We work in shifts of 24 hours on and 24 off. Now you may not work a full 24 hours, but 'Lou are still obligated to a 24 hour duty status. This is only w n we are deployed. In homeport we work a regular day. Our iob centers on the boats, keeping them in shape. We also help other deck divisions when necessary. For example: helping in refueling, replenishment and Hi-lining. On the whole, it's not a bad iob. Some days you might have very little time to complete something of importance and the work load can get rett heavy. Other days it s not bad at all. If you pace yourself, andy try to keep ahead of things you can generally manage everything with no trouble. The division could not be run the way it is without. the help of petty officers who are well trained within their 1obs, and a division officer who helps smooth out any groblems which mi ht occur. The ship's First Lieutenenat and oatswain see to it tint all deck divisions keep their standards up to par. I'm one who is proud to be in the Deck Department aboard KENNEDY. Clinton S. Johnson BMSN 5th Division Hillcrest Heights, Maryland