Oklahoma City (CLG 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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Front row L to R: D. Whiting MM3, I. Ignacio MM1, G. Walker FN, L. Champman FN, 1. Federici MM3, T. Faulkner MM3, l. Wrtigh MM3, G. Bauer MM3g Back row L to R: 1. Cehoda FA, C. Stevens FN, H. Dunkel MM2, W. Stratton MM2, K. Hermann FN Any ship requires a high degree of reliability from it's main propulsion plant. However, in a wartime situation, this reliability must become imperative so, for the main engines division of the Oklahoma City reliability has become its byword. ln coordination with A , B and E divisions, M division is responsible for propulsion of the ship and for the provision of electrical power and compressed air throughout the ship. Although these services are few in number, their vitalness is obvious. In a combat zone, the ability to answer all bells' is mandatory. lt is the responsibility of the approximately 50 men of M division to meet this demand. Specifically it is the task of these hardworking individuals to repair, maintain, and operate without fail the ship's four 25,000 horsepower engines, four 750 KW ship's service turbo-generators and four air compressors as Well as a substantial amount of ancillary equipment required to serve these major components of shipboard propulsion. Since the Oklahoma City's deployment to WestPac, it is encouraging to note that the reliability of the ship's main propulsion plant has increased significantly. This achievement has occurred only as a result of the efforts of all the personnel in the division, who, by working together constantly have become a smooth functioning unit.

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Font row L to R: W. Patterson FN, P. Cerner FA, D. Renfro EN2, Marin FN, H. Lytle, R. Fudge MM2, Back row L to R: R. Shedd FN, P. Smith MMT, C. Deveries FN Although it is impossible for a ship to provide all the comfort and convenience of home, it's A-Divisions responsibility, to a great extent, to see to it that OKLAHOMA CITY comes as close as is possible to this goal. The hot showers, air conditioned spaces, and refrigerated fresh foods all come to the crew with complements of A-Division. For the 40 men of A Division maintain, operate and or repair a broad spectrum of auxiliary equipment, refrigeration system, evapo- rators, hot water heaters, boats, air con- ditioning, lathes, and laundry presses to mention a few. Front row L to R: L. Barner MRT, D. Ashcraft MR3, W. Pittman SN, l- Turns' A-Division can be divided into 5 sections FN, l- HHYGS SNJ Back row L to R: S. Mavar MRFN, 1. Bedney MR3, 1. R6Yn0ld5 SN or gangs, each responsible for a particular group of equipment. The AC and R gang administers the refrigeration system 34 air Conditioning. The Steam heat gang is caretaker of the anchor windlass, after steering gear and a laundfl' 5Y5tem Capable Of handling 2,500 people. The boat gang is the able custodian of the ships boats and vehicl6Sf high pressure air compressor, and solar gas turbine. The evaporator gang oversees the ship's 4 evaporat0V5 and related pumps and with such capability and efficiency as to make water hours a thing of the past. Fin21llY the machine Shop gangf not 5U'PVl5lVl8lY, mans the machine shop and handles various jobs from engraving Clga' rette lighters to fabricating a new boat shaft. Taken together, the work of the five gangs makes a significant contribution to easing the way of life aboard ship.