Oklahoma City (CLG 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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