Ranger (CV 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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AV GATIO Although small, Navigation Department plays a large and crucial role in the operation of RANGER. Departmental personnel provide accurate ship's positi- ona information by evaluating visual, electronic, astro- nomical. and dead reckoning positions. They also advise the Conning Officer andthe Officer ofthe Deck concerning the ship's movement and the safest course to be steered. Navigation Department also coordinates the ship's honors and ceremonies, administers and promulgates in port and underway watchbills. holds watchstander qualification boards, and tracks and monitors the train- ing ofjunior officers. Assisting the Navigator are highly skilled Quarter- masters who study and compile all available sources of navigational data regarding an area before the ship enters its waters. Coordination and team effort best describe Navigation's most visible and demanding evo- lution -- entering and exiting port. Bearing takers, recorders. plotters. and master helmsmen combine their skills with smooth information flow to the Con- ning Officer, Navigator, and Commanding Officer so as to safely and smartly navigate the Top Gun of the Pacific Fleet. l Y' nr . fr . :F ri , F ! 'if Z Y fd! re in Mig f ft, .t 7 guy: YS I

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ENS D. Jones 1 QMCS G. Loutsenhlzer QM l D. Howland QM2 W. Jines QM2 J. Redd QM3 R. Bruce QM3 R. Ernst QM3 D. Griggs QM3 D. Henry QM3 M. McAtee QM3 E. Omar QM3 M. Roberson QM3 R. Walker QMSN A. Calvo QMSN M. Graham SN S. House QMSN T. Landrem QMSN T. Phillips QMSA K. Abron QMSA B. Johnson SN M. Muhlenhaupt