Salisbury Sound (AV 13) - Naval Cruise Book

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Wbmwe W Division consists of four shops. First is the Special Aircraft Service Shop, or SASS shop. Next is the A.U.W. Shop, more commonly called the Torpedo Shop. Their job is to maintain the ship's Aerial Torpedos in a state of readiness. This may not sound like a very important job, but they are key men in antisubmarine warfare work, The Ship's Armory is third. This small shop has the security and upkeep of all the Ship's small arms as their responsibility. They are also custodians of all privately owned weapons, The Ship's landing force equipment and training also come under their jurisdiction, as does small arm checkouts for watch-standers and practical factors for advancement in rate. It is a small shop, but a man sized job is inside, Last,but by no means least, is the AO Shop. They are the work- horses of the division. All the Ship's magazines and ammunition are in their custody. They keep all the records and make all the reports. When required, they furnish aircraft with JATO, pyrotechnics, or whatever is needed in the line of ordnance material. To borrow the motto of the Coast Guard, those of the W Division believe that they can be called Semper Paratus - Always Ready. Y A ,'.,x 11 Y I U 6 U fvf ' 413' , ' ' ' . Y..v A , will Q 'Q D ' y Y EJ , 1 ' P X 1 Q 'ff' 1 X 1 fy 14, in ' LT Home r Adams Division Officer :Us fn, I MLB., . -F 1 , , v. I . f fl V: fa f , i 'W n . in n 'www ' - , S t -., Ei - u. S lv . I t 5 3 I - I E, 7 Q V I I sq . n 1 u lt yy-.. A t

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i my Ev, fy, f gg 7 Y had -to S'- A 741 Daiwa Fox Division is charged with one of the major responsibilities on the SALLY , the operation and maintenance of the Ship's armament and fire control equipment. Four 5 f38's and two gun-fire control systems require a high level of technical skill, along with a relentless exertion of elbow grease. To keep the cannons in top battle readiness, the men daily check almost every part of the gun mounts, radars by conducting transmission and other checks. Air Defense, General Quarters and most of all, firing exercises, are the true tests of Fox Divisions' c abilities and efficiencf. These frequent drills LTJG E. T. ALLEN Division Officer 2113 3 require vast amounts of experience and knowledge, there is no room for error. Fire Control Technicians and Gunner's Mates are constantly watching for safety violations, and stand ready to perform the hazardous duty of clearing hangfires . Always ready, alert and available! Fox Division can be relied upon. That's why it's one of the best divisions on the ship. 42mm G Division, under the supervision ofthe aviation ordnance officer, is responsible for procurement, stowage, assembly and testing of all airborne ordnance weapons. Whenever the occasion arises, we are ready to supply the squadrons with technical publications, spare parts and support equipment, LE. hoists, testers, slings, etc. G Division also has top notch Loading Crews , which are responsible for the testing of AXC armament systems, plus loading of all airborne weapons. nenahn, J. G., MMC son . fuillvlgijl :.