Monongahela (AO 178) - Naval Cruise Book

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REPLemsHmenT rt ser AO 1 78 has five fuel rigs for supplying thirsty ships that come alongside for a drink. Liquid cargo transfer capability is provided by three STREAM (standard tensioned replenish- ment alongside method) hose stations to port and two hose sta- tions to starboard. Send receive replenishment stations (one on each side), provide the capability to transfer cargo, fleet freight, and per- sonnel. Both stations have a boom for ship-to-shore transfer. In addition, the ship has a flight deck aft for receiving and sending freight and passengers by helicopter.

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O ETHO EJ O FUELinG RT SER CHPHCITY I 20.000 barrels (5 5 million Gallon GOT! Diesel Fuel 10% Jet Fuel Versatility At Work As a Combat Logistics Force (CLF) Ship. MONONGA- HELA ' s main mission is to support the fleet through Under- way Replenishment. She transports Bulk Petroleum Products (POL) from shore depots to other auxiliaries or direct to the combat forces underway. Besides her primary function of sup- plying Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) and Jet Fuel (JP-5). MO- NONGAHELA can carry supplies, mail, and water. Several times, MONONGAHELA has used her own distilling equip- ment to supply fresh water for other ships in need.

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Flight quarters L i G Flight Quarters, Flight Quarters. All hands man your Flight Quarters station. Wear no hats topside, throw no articles over the side. Stand clear aft of frame 62. Now Flight Quarters.