Rankin (LKA 103) - Naval Cruise Book

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R UI WIS? Michael Donovan RD2 f ,X ff? I 5 42. . 2VA'A if , Lawrence Alpin RD3 , -f , 5,3 Marla Boscardin RD3 . v' I-tl ' ' 'Z av It rf 5-'Q A . Vg :i i .51-M? I 5 'pfx . L 'rkis I ' I f f M ff , ' A I., W ' ., f.' , .f. 'ef 'I . ' ,gf ...- 'T T X. I 'WWWM .2 ' 'W-:iff sv! LTJG Victor DAMNANO Combat Information Officer The RANKIN radarmen compose the ships combat information center team. Their duties and responsi- bilities are varied, but are mainly concerned with the gathering and dissemenation of combat infor- mation. Gathering of combat information and dissemen- ation of evaluated information to command, to con- trol stations, and to those units or commands which are concerned with the current tactical situation are the maior responsibilities of the CIC team. These actions are accomplished by receiving in CIC all information from the following sources: radar, visual means, radio, oporders, and tactical and intelligence publications. It is Ol divisions responsibility to see that the radar is operating properly, loolcouts are trained, and all operation orders and tactical pub- lications are lzept up to date. During normal underway steaming, the primary function of the CIC watch is to plot the movements of unidentified surface craft in order to allow the bridge watch ample time to take action, if any, to avoid collision at sea. CIC also assists in the piloting of the ship when entering and leaving port, and when anchoring. During low visibility, the responsi- bilities of these functions increase greatly. Finally, CIC may be called upon to vector and control boats heading to and from the beach during an assault landing. 23 M ' 1 4 W if 4 , J ff 'V f Z ? 7 W' V .-yylif X 1 ff fff 4 .- f , Paul Federer RD3 X . n ,fa.,E'2 . ff 1 Of, L., 'V O4 We ' 'Jizz ff f 7X W 9 ,ff f X f M X X X , Z i f X f ,1 fxf W--Q X ff, A 7, X 1 X fff J f, J 4 , W X Roger Grafenstein R fx Ziff, I . 'fy I fs W f, , W, X- f f fy-4-my 7 x W ' T'-.V ,my , ff ,f WW ,4 174 -' Q, ll x. 1 Bill Griffin RD3 D NX

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J I' '59, '+C . i is SSX' me ' X ,ns l 5,5 3 E IT 5 1 ' V I L N - .1 1 vie' 4559! VW The Man When l say Full, l mean Full! ,, '73 K, , Haw:-ggi.. , itz.-sk, ' ' ' gli is. e-e. e.,e M 1 X f QUUW , ei Q i X M LT Charles English Engineer Officer The Engineering Department is a special world in itself. Hidden in the bowels of the ship, its personnel seldom, it ever, come topside tor a look at the sun and some fresh air. Living like morlocks, they main- tain and repair every bit ol machinery that keeps RANKIN afloat, moving and habitable. The Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Charles English, keeps the 24-year old ship in good shape, ready lor any movement or eventuality. That he has done an outstanding iob is attested by the tact that RANKIN sustained no significant engineering breakdown or casualty during the tive months we spent in the Mediterranean. Engineering is divided, logically, into tive divi- sions: Auxiliaries, Boilers, Machinery, Electrical, and Repair. B and M take care ot the engines and boilers to move us, A covers all the ancillary machines, such as internal combustion engines, E worries about electricity and wiring, and R does the welding, car- pentry and maintains damage control gear. Snipes are often the objects ot derision, but on the RANKIN they hold a special place, torthey give the ship its lite and its blood through their patience and diligence to their duties. To you tor your hard efforts. . .thanks lor a great iobl 25