Lexington (AVT 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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U4 A 2 DECK DEPART Deck Department is comprised of five divisions, with a total force of over 170 dedicated young men and women. The traditional seafarers on any ship, the personnel of deck are responsible for the safe mooring of the ship, small boats, ship control, paint issue and the preservation of topside structures. Vir- tually all undesignated seamen report to the Deck Department to begin their Navy careers. From here they gain initial shipboard qualifications, and go on to either strike as a Boatswain's Mate or choose to pursue one of the many other ratings the Navy has to offer. W LCDR ZAPERACH First Lieutenant CWO4 MCDUFFIE Ship's Bos'n .1 R xx sk S, 1-Q ix F i My Zi' f . .,.,..m , 3. ,I f' lb ? sa lt L1 I 'ff-I+-3 -. 'ft , . Z: f 2.

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FIR T DIVISIO arterdeck, Anchors, numerous Officer's First Division is responsible for the Forecastle, Qu Country spaces, mooring lines 1, 2, and 3, and the forward stern lines. Enormous pride is evident in the outstanding condition of the Forecastle, which has become a favorite spot for numerous ceremonies ranging from memorial services to reenlistments and even Weddings. LT LAPLANTE BMI VITTETOE BM2 CLARK BM2 MCCORMACK BM2 RAKES BM2 SMITH BM3 BARNES BM3 CARROLL BM3 EASTON BM3 HAMILTON BM3 JENNINGS BM3 LAWSON BM3 LUERS BM3 PARKER BM3 PINETTE BM3 SIND BM3 TUCKER SN ARTIS SN BRAJKOVICH