Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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LCDH G.C. Bradford 1 -ST First Division of Deck Department is responsible for Nlmitz' Forecastle fFoc'sle for shorty, her giant anchor chain, and mighty anchors. It comes as no surprise that First Division has acquired the nickname The Chain Gang. Nimitz' Forecastle is one of the most impressive spaces onboard. It is available for religious services, inspections, musical entertainment and special ceremonies. Maintaining the Forecastle's immaculate appearance re- quires a daily effort, superb seamanship and a personal interest. During the deployment, the division also over- hauled Deck House 42, the port sponson and preserved the ship's two, thirty ton anchors and huge anchor chains that measure 1080 feet. Each one is composed of links that weigh 365 pounds each. During underway replenishment fUnrepJ First Division is responsible for the Unrep stations which receive both fuel and cargo. Many of the Boatswain's Mates jobs are difficult and dangerousg however the watchful eyes of experienced Pet- ty Officers and conscious concern for safety have given First Division a track record of accident free operation. The Boatswain's Mates of First Division's Chain Gang take a great deal of pride in being a part of Nimitz, where Teamwork is a Tradition. f, 162 me DP. wilson cwos P. Klaus BM2 nw A N . . f DW vvnlre rends BM2 J. Caringal BM3 D.C. Gaines BM3

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The men of Second Division control the Sail Loft. They perform the majority of sewing that is required to make boat canopies, brow curtains, Ouarterdeck curtains and various other banners. They designed a flag commemorat- ing all POWs and MlAs, which was given much praise by the Commanding Officer and Admiral's Staff. Their regular responsibilities consist of manufacturing various covers, bags, tool pouches, curtains and doing a considerable amount of uniform tailoring. Second Division is assigned two underway replenish- ment stations. Station W7 is used to transfer cargo from ship to ship and Station 411 is a refueling station used to bring onboard jet fuel which is needed by their shipmates in the Air Department. Second Division maintains and operates the port motor whaleboat which is used during man overboard evolutions. One of their other major responsibilities is maintaining and operating the Boat and Aircraft Crane. The crane is used to put liberty boats in the water while inport overseas, and to onload cargo and other supplies. While underway, Second Division personnel stand watches on the bridge. They are an integral part of the bridge team and their duty is to steer and assist in navigat- ing the ship. At anchor, they provide boat coxswains and bowhooks for liberty boats. The boat crews ferried liberty parties during in port periods. The men of Second Division work the only way they know how, as a Team ENS D. Leblanc BM1 Fl. Deene BM2 D. Conner BM2 H. Lewis BM3 D. Bowers BNI3 D. Cacciotti 4 H j Gilberl 164 BM3 J. Deleon BM3 T. Doherty BMS D-L