Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

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Machinist ' s Mate (MM) The twenty-five men of M Division operate and maintain the ship ' s main engine, the ship ' s service turbo generator, air compressors and portable water system. They call themselves KOELSCH Power and Light Company . These men stand long watches in a hot work space to ensure we get through the straits and narrows on time. M Division ' s men take pride in being snipes, and work together well for the good of the ship ' s mission. Down in main control, M Division ' s men make sure the screw keeps on turning.

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Boiler Technician (BT) The men of B Division are knoun as the BT ' s . otherwise referred to as boiler technicians or ' hole snipes. They are responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the ships boilers and auxiliary machinery in the fire room. Their purpose on board KOELSCH is particularly important, since their success at providing steam to the ship to perform its primary mission are of mobility. The BT ' s operate in a very harsh physical environment and their willingness to perform under such dangerous operating conditions is an accute means to determine their devotion to dui .