Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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FIRST DIVISION [ irsi DiMsion IS a gnuipnl men dcMUcd lo hciiiL ' ihc XT husl Thnuiyh hard u)rk and lincssc the linalsuain ' s Mates ensure that v helhcr on the high seas or the beaeh, KINk.MI) IS alua s well represented The respcinsibihlies of First division are many. Ollen I lie s mphon of needle guns and sandpaper is heard uhen topside preservation is in progress. When supplies or luel are needed underuav. I irst is there to condiui alongside replenishment. During flight operations the b suns guide the tuirlv birds salelv during launch and re- eoverv. When the ship needs to take a rest, the bosuns heave out their mighlv 4000 lb anchors, nr double up the moi.iring linos. The coxswains are always ready to navi- gate the small boats for emergencies or leisure cruises While on atch the men from I irsI are at the helm and lookout. driMiTj the KINk.MO with a war eve 01- ; ,r,;;;r,; ' ift

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