Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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NAVIGATIONAL DIVISION Quartermasters (Q.M s) are responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. They perform this task through the use of traditional and quite modern methods. By was of celestial navigation, ship ' s position is determined using stars, sun. moon, and sextant angles. The more modern methods include such electronic equipment as the Loran C-90 and the SRN-25 magnavo.x sa- tellite systems. The Navigation Detail is the first to be sta- tioned prior to entering port, and the last to se- cure upon docking. QM ' s also prepare over 5000 nautical charts and publications prior to a de- ployment.

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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

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GUNNERY DIVISION C onsisling ol yunnurs males (CiMfi ' s) and lire control- niaii (FC ' s). Giinncrv Dimmoii maimaiiis and upkccpN ihc 1k 45. 5 54Clun Mounts and tlic lk Shdun I ircC ontrol S sicni. (Aid ' s are also responsible lor ilie ship ' s small arms and other p roieehnies ' d division sehedules all crew qualifieations on small arm weapons, whieh along witli C dnision. makes up the ships securilv loree. Togelher lhe de- liver a miL:hl blow to .iireratt and surfaee targets alike.