Lexington (CV 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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I .. ,L I The modern carrier is a maze of elec- tronic equipment. Much ofthe shzp's communication system depends on elec- tronics. T he transmitters and patch panels linh Lexington with other units ofthe fleet and also tie her to higher commands and the nationis entire de- fense system.

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1 l Weapons Department The primary responsibility of the Weapons Department is that of the uclose-in protection of the ship against air and surface attack. Weap- ons Department personnel, however, perform many other duties of a widely diverse nature. To accomplish these assignments, the Weapons Department is divided into two groups, Deck and Grdnance. Each group is further organized into divisions. The Deck divisions maintain all topside areas plus a number of below-deck spaces. Due to the large number of personnel living in close quart- ers aboard ship, it is mandatory that spaces be 116 maintained in a neat and orderly condition. These divisions are also responsible for a vast array of other equipment including anchors, anchor windlasses, ship's boats, boat booms, and accommodation ladders. Underway, the men of the Deck divisions are on duty throughout the ship, standing life-boat watches and performing assignments as phone talkers and lookouts. The tasks of refueling 'cliady Lex and her escorts is accomplished, in most part, by Deck division personnel. They also rig and man highline and replenishment stations. 1 l i l 1 w 2 is