Lang (FF 1060) - Naval Cruise Book

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Bob BEECHE readies the Capt's gig for Bairiki Landing, Tarawa. Notice the resemblance? Arty, . .hey, Artyl. . ,we're making V Topside celebrity Keith KOJAK LEVINE. Last of the hardcore Boatswain's Mates. Dis is what I would do to a shahk if he was ta our approach! come at rne. . ,M 3? . ,,,,.g.ii.

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l BMC Graciano G. VAFTGAS, JR. First Lieutenant M2 'F f . 'n'N 4... From left to right, standing - SA seett E. ABBOTT, BMSN William P. IGO, SA Joseph A. MONTEIRO, SA Marcel J. ScHuSEHT, SA Theodore L. KISTLER, SN Steven GILLETTE, SN Robert M. HOOPER, SA Thomas A. WELSH, SA Frederick M. SEvANS, SA Steven M. DELGADO, SN Kenneth L. REYNOLDS, SA David A. HENCHEN, SA Gregory S. WAGONEFZ, SH Calvin REMBERT, SR Craig H. WILLIAMS. Kneeling - BMS Arthur J. TELLEZ, SM2 Gary c. SWAN- SON, SMS James H. Suv, l3Mc Graciano e. VARGAS, JH., BM1 Sebren GREEN, SMS Stephen M. COSTELLO, SMS Michael L. TOWNER, SN Milton P. BRIDGET. IST DIVISIO Although deck seamanship is not much more glamorous today than it was in John Paul Jones' day, the men of First Division aboard LANG Still carry on in the proud tradition of every Boatsvvain's Mate that ever spliced a line. Boatswain's Mates and seamen of First Division maintain all the tackle, rigging and machinery used in the ship's outside evolutions, and, during underway replenishments, moorings, and high line transfers, these men perform many of the vital tasks that are required to ensure a swift but safe evolution under very hazardous conditions. They keep most of LANG's weatherdeck spaces and hull in a constant state of care and preserva- tion, render assistance to the other divisions with preservation of their spaces, supervise and operate LANG's boats, conduct sea and anchor detail evolutions, provide the men to man bridge watch stations, and maintain all onboard survival equipment. By the way, they also splice lines. . . Attention in the Pilot House ...This is SN Carlson... I have the LT. Clair observes a manila highline transfer. Deek, The Conn, the Helm, The Leehelm. .

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I nv. ww... .,....,v'---f :gf K if-1.-.f.-'far--f -- v- -- if , -5122 ff 5,19 - ' ack row - FTMSN Wa ne D. WEAVER, FTMSN William W. mug, Roger A' MWISKA lElrDDTTIefFTCCSS?NImCtarl V. SMITH, FTM3 Jlames E. SIDES, FTGSN Morris L. MEYER JR., GMGSA Richard H. WILLIAMS ll, FTG1 Timothy J. SMELTER. Front row - SN Eddie L. ROBERSON, SN Charles W. MORVANT, FTM2 Glen D. PASCO, LTIjgl MITISKA, GMG2 Joseph A. JOHNSON, FTGSN Kevin J. HAINLINE, FTG2 Rafael J. YBARRA-. - ZND DIVISIO Gunnery Assistant Cnce, our Navy fought with canister rounds, grape shot, and muskets. Now, we fight with radars, Harpoon , and M-60 machine guns. The Gunner's Mates of today have a vast technological advantage over their forefathers, but still have, essentially, the same duties. . A . LANG's Gunner's Mates of Second Division conduct maintenance on the electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems of the.5-inch '54 caliber gun mount, proper handling and stovvage of ammunition, training in the correct use of small arms, and secure stowage and upkeep of LANG's landing force equipment., T-he Fire Control Technicians are responsible for the complex target tracking systems, missiles, missile launchers, and associated equipment. Fire Control Technicians IGunsl work on the ANXSPG-53F fire control radar, while the Fire Control Techni- cians IMissilesl take care of the Basic Point Defense and Harpoon Missile Sys- tems. ., - From the roar of eight pounders to the blast of Harpoons. . We have come a long way.