Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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EX DIV ORKING directly under the cognizance of the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer, the primary function of the EX Division is that of administration of personnel. Long before the Salem went into commission, the EX Divi- sion was formed in the Receiving Station, Boston, Massachu- setts for the purpose of assignment and uptake of men re- porting for duty with the commissioning detail. From its original function, the division's duties increased with each day until at the present time, its assignments are the most varied and extensive of any division aboard ship. Once the ship went into commission, the many components of the divi- sion began working in their specific duties, each independent of the other, but yet consolidated for the benefit and welfare of the entire crew. The nerve center of the division is located in the ship's office, which houses both the Captain's and Executive Officer's offices. From a relatively green and inexperienced staff of personnel, the administrative force has developed into a smooth and efficient machine, charged with the responsibility of accurate upkeep of personnel records, correspondence and legal matters. Under the direction of the Personnel Officer, leave, liberty and any matters concerning both officer and enlisted members of the crew emanate from this office. The majority of the many tons of paper work required to keep a ship the size of the Salem in proper working order is also delegated to this administrative force. Forming an integral part of the division and delegated the maintenance of the military and general efficiency of the ship is the Master at Arms Force. Generally known as the police ' force of the ship, their job is to see to it that the in discipline of the ship is enforced among the members crew, and their performance of duty is reflected in the standing of the Salem among the ships of the Navy in re l : J to military bearing and appearance. fi Largely responsible for keeping the Salem classified 'Khappy ship is the Chaplain, whose most important pertains to religious matters and the spiritual welfare of - ship's company. The Chaplain also renders invaluable Y sistance to men when emergencies arise at home, counsel-iii O the men in domestic problems and in time of crises at obtaining information and leave for personnel. As adviscij i to the publishing and editing of the VV1'tcl1craft, the ship? newspaper, and by keeping in liaison with the Fleet u f, Town News Center, the Chaplain sees that the families di Vi the crew are kept advised of the travels and events of theif servicemen. J The training and education of the ship's company is as- signed the Educational Services Section of the EX Divisional This element of the division affords the crew with an oppori tunity to complete high school and college courses throughi ' ,i correspondence course with the Armed Forces Institute and? is also instrumental in the training of personnel in battlef' efficiency. 'Z Recording the fortunes and destinies of the Salem for poS-- T terity is the photographic and printing segment of the divisionf Publishing of the ship's paper and pictorializing the crew ati work and play is the foremost assignment of this staff. lf ,.. ,X-...X A-.vs ff.. ',f First Row: C. XV. Dunn, J- Hess, R. ll. Dlnyfleld, L. 5- llunton, Jr., R. C. Moran. L. llulv, V. C. Miller, J- Xrtz. . Seoond Row: VV- mlnms, A. R. Knlum, F- r ig l:0Illll0lld, E. L. Moselefi Al 'FE Pupkin, J. 'l'. Smith, J. S. ni, sill. Jr., P. W. Mm-nn, N- Johnson. D. J. Hllliilllv J- I'olt-nmn. . . Third Row! T lc. Nuttall- c. .i. Hessian, P- Nose-0, I.. ,Fi Nlessersmlth, L IG. I'l1-unc-y, F. J. Mello. J- '1- Pnlmer, R. H. Stuart, F' rw-lsufullf, w. .l. Murph!! -iff . f I X l Q v -i ' C - XS

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CR DIV S10 HE CR DIVISION, a part of the Operations Department of the U.S.S. Salem, merged with the Flag communicators upon their arrival aboard in Gibraltar. During the Mediterranean cruise both Flag and Ship's Company personnel made up the communication personnel ol the ship. VVhen the Salem left the United States, many ol' the Radio- men and Telemen aboard were unlaniiliar with the workings of a high-speed connnunication setup. But after serving with 1?- . A i Y - -Q fi . .. N 4 K . If the Flagship ol the Sixth Fleet, all hands were indoctrinated into the lllfffllllllg of Naval Coininunicationsf' Liberty, recreation and watch lists were run by the Flag personnel and a high standard of reliable, accurate and speedy connnunications were maintained for the Sixth Fleet. Despite the added load of Flag connnunications, nuIner0IIs drills and exercises were held and the ship's connnunicating personnel managed to Inaintain a high standard of efficiency during all phases of the cruise. Slime F5 5 'JE . , . 5 . F 4 5 1 3 NJ X First Row: F. L. Henderson, J. IG. Gund, P. Gow, IJ. IC. Gur- retf, J. H. Allen, E. J. Casey, ' f .rift Jr., R. A. llostin, R. .l. 'l'etlnk, if VY. M. Jones, B. A. Ifnnzri. . . . Second Rowvz 'l'. P. llnsisfzl, V. XV. Staey, R. L. VViekeii, C. J. llutehins, D. Mohley, Jr., XV. IC. VVinfree, P. A. Chretien, R. .L Hipps, F. F. Rupoza. ir Silhouette of the Salem CA-1219. Ji --59?- f' 1 f 1 -un-'nl,,f'..: -1.3 -. , ,.Wi4, ir Ji,