Ranger (CV 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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D O O C The heart of RANGER's supply delivery system, the Boatswain's Mates of Second Division are tasked with the rigging, operation and maintenance of the ship's amidships refueling and replenishment stations. At a rate of thousands of gallons per minute, RANGER refuels both of its marine diesel fuel tanks and its tanks of aircraft jet fuel. This essential evolution is carried out in daylight or at night. regardless of weather conditions, every few days. Without the efforts of Second Division, RANGER could not steam and the embarked air wing could not fly. Second Division's various other duties include the operation of the ship's incinerators used in the destruction of the ship's classilied material, maintenance and manning of RANGER's starboard motor whaleboat, and responsibility for the starboard accommodation ladder. Under way, Second Division personel stand bridge and lookout watches and in port they coordinate the acquisition of vehicles used in meeting the RANGER's transportation needs. ENS R. Carlson BM2 W. Rannikko BM3 B. Bridenstine SN C. Nash SN R. Morales 65 t 3 1 i z l

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BM3 C. Coley BM3 J. Mina BM3 R. Whitehair SN K. Callison SN R. Femandez SN T. Hiett SN E. Keeton SN E. Klein SN L. Lyons SN M. Miller SN J. Moore SN F. Ortegoza ENS H. Norville BMC D, Lawrence 1 1 1 F ' t D ' ' ' The pride, professionalism and hard work of Deck Departments First Division are evident to everyone who passes across RAF-iGER'S Quarterdeck or visits its forecastle. A visitors hrst impression as he crosses the Quarterdeck is one of RANGERE 'spit and polish' From the freshly-waxed, grey deck to the various hrightwork and Hnishings, everything is shined to perfection. The forecastle is another of RANGER's showplaces. One of the most impressive spaces on the ship, the forecastle houses the ships two 30-ton anchors and related equipment. Painted and shined to the same standards as the Quarterdeck, the 'ifocs'l serves as the ships ceremonial center. hosting such varied functions as church services, re-enlistments, award ceremonies and even an occassional Captains Mast, Cermonies aside. First Division also mans and maintains the ships forward mooring lines and refueling stations. essential in getting RANGER under way and in keeping her steaming. These proud men ofthe sea are RANGERS First Division.

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BMI K. Hruby BM3 D. Brett BM3 M. Harrison SN A. Aljarah SN J . Crook SN A. Daniels SA T. Fruth SR M. Maldonado SR J. Rankin 66 hird D ' ' ' The responsibilities of the hard-working men of Third Division are many and varied. While mooring and when getting under way you will iind them handling all of the mooring lines on the aft portion of the ship. They are responsible for the port motor whaieboat and for the rigging of the accommodation ladders on the fantau and on the port side. Third Division also maintains the ship's Boat and Aircraft Crane, used for emergencies and heavy loads. Under way, the Boatswain's Mates of Third Division stand the various bridge and lookout watches required of a ship at sea. Third Division mam RANGER's aft fuel and stores replenishment stations and maintains the Spar Buoy used in during the ship's bombing exercises. ......., - 1--'