Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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OC DIVISION One of the keys U) successful Heel operation is effective communications and this is the responsibility of the radiomen and signalmen of OC division. E:veryda , hundreds of messages are received and processed in Radio Central, ranging from top secret operational task assignments to the latest baseball scores. In addition, the radiomen provide voice circuits to the bridge and combat information center for real time communications. With these circuits, the ship can directly communicate with any other station on the planet through the use of long range, high frequency signals or by satellite. For communications with ships in visual range the Signalmen have a variety of methods: flaghoists. semaphore and morse code via signal light. These provide fast reliable and secure transmission of messages in close tactical situations, even when maintaining radio silence. Working together as a team, the signalmen and the radiomen ensure the vital flow of information to and from the KINKAID is maintained at all times, under all circumstances. ?vt stA0 m