Randolph (CVS 15) - Naval Cruise Book

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.Uenzbers ofRandolph's Mari'neDetaeh- ment are justbi proud ofthe Fleet Ma- rine Foreeis seagoing heritage. Mem- bers ofthe Alarine Detachment guard special designated spaces aboard ship, act as orderlies for the Captain and Executive Officer, perform Honor Guard duties and duties connected with the seeurigi of the ship. The trained Leatherneeks form the nucleus of the ship ,s Landing Force. The hiendby rivalry between the sailors and tllarines hebos keep the Marz'ne Detaehmentis morale high, with a real pride in the fact that they are United States' ,Marines 'i ,- -brb ' I a J A . xr' 1 .fpfdix '- ' ff! , I. ' e ? . f, , . S: X Ce 0

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Marine Detachment While not a separate department, the Marine Detachment aboard is an important entity in it- self, assigned to the Weapons Department for administrative purposes. These men are justly proud of their heritage as usea-going Marines. Marine Detachments afloat date back to the earliest days of American history. As early as 1740 Marines were involved in combat aboard vessels in the British West Indies, where they fought with the British Royal Navy. The Colo- nial Marines, as they were known in 1775. served on American ships and participated in numerous overseas expeditions. The first written record of American Marines was included in the payrolls of the American vessel EnterjJrz'se in 1775. When the Continental Marine Corps was founded on November 10 of that year. one of the prerequisites for a Marine to be selected was that he be a Hgood Seaman or so acquainted with marine affairs as to be able to serve to advan- tage at seaf, RancZOQ0his Marines conduct their own train- ing aboard, including daily periods of physical exercise. Training the ship's landing party is a major responsibility of the Detachment. which makes up the nucleus of this organization. This force must be ready at any time to hit the beach if upon the development of an interna- tional crisis. U.S. forces are summoned to pro- tect or evacuate U.S. citizens or even take offen- sive action in an overseas Htrouble-spot. Other duties of the Marines include manning Weapons Department GQ stations. looking after the internal and external security of the ship and participating in honors and ceremonies. It is indeed a tribute to the men of the Detach- ment presently embarked that they can readily engage in the friendly ribbing which has taken place between Marines and white hats over the generations of their existence. maintain their dignity and famed expr!! dc' cozjrs. and still ex- hibit such a high degree of cooperation and amicability with ship 's company.

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:gf-ir' . 3. f 'iL .--.r -.--' V-- X Engineering Department 1 Giving life to Randcibh is the function of the Engineering Department. From this single De- partment comes the power for movement, elec- tricity, heat, water and telephones. Scratching deeper into the propulsion aspect of Engineering, the 4'Snipes', as the Engineers are commonly known, get the 40,000 tons of steel, fluid and personnel underway and keep it underway with eight boilers and four main en- gines which comprise the main propulsion plant. The boilers produce the steam necessary to turn the main engines which develop a total of 150,000 shaft horsepower and turbo generators which provide 1,250 kilowatts of electrical power each. Besides providing steam for the main en- gines and generators, steam is also furnished for the auxiliary machinery of the main plant and for the sundry equipment providing such items as heat, hot water and galley steam which adds to habitability of Randognh. To feed the giant monster below the waterline the ship carries nearly two million gallons of fuel oil. This oil is also used to feed the hungry 'csmall boys or destroyers which accompany the ship. Water is also distilled to quench the thirst of the main plant and the crew. This water is made in three evaporators at the rate of 90,000 gallons per day. Making water and moving the ship are not the only responsibilities of this Department. The generators and everything that they feed must be maintained and repaired. The electrical section of Engineering assumes power to everything con- nected with the watts, volts and amps ofelectricity including machinery, lighting and telephones. The sundry equipment of the ship must also be maintained. Elevators must be serviced, person- nel must be kept warm and have hot water. Compressed air must be provided,various spaces must be air-conditioned and food preserved, the emergency diesel-driven equipment must be kept ready, oxygen and nitrogen must be manufac- tured and be readily supplied. Damage Control is just as important today as it is in wartime. Storms, collisions. fires and other disasters may strike a vessel at sea or in port at any time and thorough knowledge ofthe ship is required. Experts at these tasks are found in the Department. Carpenters. metal- smiths, pipe fitters, and damage controlmen are adept at procedures to counter any kind of at- tack from natural storm to nuclear explosion. On Randognh no matter where you are or what you are doing, some '4Snipe', is involved. This Department adds life to the ship. 1 If QX E ,-A .3