Lewis Puller (FFG 23) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LT Pilgrim - Cheng LT Hartman - MPA ENS Conway - DCA LTJG Gloria - A E EMC Torcedo ENC Nodalo LT Adams ENC Richards ENC Barcelona The RACINE Engineering Department consists of A E Division, R Division, and M Division. A E division is made up of EN ' s, MR ' s, EM ' s, IC ' s and FN ' s who are responsible to ensure the ship ' s auxiUary systems such as all electrical equipment, heating and air conditioning, winches, booms, boat davits, galley and scullery equipment, the fabrication and repair of ship ' s parts, and gyro and telephone equipment are operating properly and safely. A E division has equipment in every space on the ship from the stern to the bow. M division, the largest division on the ship is made up of EN ' s, BTs and FN ' s, is responsible for the propulsion of the ship, the generation of electrical power, the production of steam and water for air conditioning and heating and the crew ' s use. R division personnel ensure the ship remains afloat by training the ship ' s crew in CBR-D protection, firefighting, and damage control systems. Additionally, R division personnel ensure all damage control and sanitation equipment and systems are maintained in fully operational condition. During 1991, the Engineering Department was instrumental in the successful completion of a 7,000 mile plus deployment to the Federated States of Micronesia by repairing broken mechanical and electrical systems in the quickest possible time allowing the RACINE to fulfill it ' s commitment to the 22nd annual South Pacific Forum. The Engineering Department also played a large role in the successful Amphibious REFTRA providing personnel as boat engineers and assisting deck personnel with their mechanical and electrical equipment. 209

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LT Bower leaves Supply Department for- ever MSl Walters finds family upon return from Pohnpei MSSN Lumpkins, MS2 Cheeney, SMSN Hall having a cold one n ' p - - wnaaiiiiaB fe ' .-- -t i fTIi ' SH3 Bande and family below desi- cover what 3 months away can do to a relationship J I «c . . . MSl Cefaratti displays his famous RACINE cake delight 208

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HTC Mann M DIVISION FN Abbott Engineering Department awaits the arrival of the Commanding Officer before an award ceremony EN2 Bauer ENl Benninghouse EN2 Blevins ENFA Borgen ENFN Briley EN3 Cole ENl Cooper ENFA England EN3 Ferguson BT2 Flanigan EN3 Flowers EN2 Harp EN3 Harris EN3 Harry 210