Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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CG division is composed of two teams working together to fire 5 inch 54 caliber projectiles against air and surface targets. The FC (Fire Controlman) team operates and services the MK86 Gun Fire Control System. This system consists of a high resolution special purpose surface search radar SPQ-9A, anti-air fire control radar SPG-60. all light level remote controlled cameras, digital computer UYK-7. The GM (Gunners Mate) team operates and services the 5 inch 54 caliber guns. They also manage the ship ' s armory and monitors the temperature and condition of magazine storage areas. They also service and saf ekeep small caliber weapons such as 9mm pistols. 12 gage shotguns. M14 rifles, .50 caliber machine guns. 25mm chain guns, and 40mm grenade launchers and train and qualify crew members on these weapons. CG division also administers ammunition acquisitions and expenditures for the ship ' s weapon exercises and war reserves. The division has members in SCAT (Surface Craft Action Team) and VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) team. 25

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