Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION The Adminisiralivc Division is a bcehi c of actn ' it en- compassing all functions from administration to shipboard maintenance. It is composed of the Command Master Chief, Career Counselor. Master at Arms, Postal Clerk, Personnelmen, Yeotnen and the Ship ' s 3M Coordinator, The Command Master Chief is responsible for all matters affecting enlisted personnel. Advancements, reenlistments and retention matters are taken care of by the Career Coun- selor. All disciplinary actions are the province of the Master at Arms and his MAA Force. The primary morale booster aboard ship is handled by the Postal Clerk with the daily passing of the word mail call. All material and mainte- nance actions are screened by the Ship ' s 3M Coordinator. These are centered around the PN ' s and YN ' s who handle all the t ping and filing, ensuring all records are neat, accu- rate and filed correctlv.

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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT The Medical Department is charged with the responsibility for safeguarding the health of personnel and main- taining maximum emergencs medical capability. The department is actively concerned with the health of each crew- member. Hospital Corpsmen (HM s) on Kinkaid serve in the absence of a medical officer and assume the responsibili- ties of a doctor insofar as qualifications allow. They treat crewmembers for a myriad of injuries and illnesses. 14