Ranger (CV 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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Just who do you think you are Mr. Lister telling us when we can take holiday routine? 'Sv- I- fx WEAPoNs This department conducts all seamanship evolutions, OPCTTS ates the shipls guns and provides the embarked air wing aviation ordnance. The deck divisions are responsible f01'f Ranger's upkeep and underway replenishrnents, plus anchormgfi and 'mooring and maintaining the personnel boats. Theta 7 ordnance divisions stow all bombs and missiles and fuse them. 3 in preparation for use by the air wing. They also mall 31. battery of five-inch guns which provide back-up suppflftf against an enemy attack. This department is also is assignvdf a Marine Detachment to provide an external and internal security force to patrol all ordnance operations.

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wr, . if J' A Nay Haul Awayl-Deck hands brace themselves and struggle with the lines that will support tous ol' supplies that will he unloaded during an under- zy replenishment. Count To Ten Slowly...First Lieutenant LCDR Heckman appears to be losing his patience during an underway replenish- ment. gf DECK GROUP On an aircraft Carrier. the Dc-ek Group are the real seamen - the Boatswairfs Mates. The importanee of professional searnan- ship on today's Ranger is as signifieant as it was on the first Hanger commanded by John Paul Jones. Deek Group personnel fFirst, Second, Third and Fourth Divisionsj demonstrate their seaman- ship skills during underway replenishments, as well as when enter- ing or leaving port. The Cleanliness of the ship, inside and out, shows that these fellows take pride in keeping Ranger ship-shape. 'lBoats', CW'O-1 Lydon and ENS Chiado View an Unrep with professional delaehment. fQ0,,...nblC 219