Samuel B Roberts (FFG 58) - Naval Cruise Book

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GC Dl I IG lT's: We are the ones responsible for ensuring that communications, regardless of type, leave and come back to the ship. We take care of everything from message traffic to emails, and all satellite-based communications. We are also in charge of all ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore transmissions that enable us to hunt and take down drug-runners everywhere. We are the communications force, bringing light and knowledge to the vast expanse of the ocean for ship-board use as Well as the ability to stay in touch with loved ones back home. Information Technicians, keeping you comiected to your families and the rest of the fleet. f 'la 'YAP ITClSWfAWll PATRICK H T ITI CHRISTOP ER I lSWl JAMES HOLLOMAN COOPER fs, ' X ' l' xl . ,Y AV p A 'X .K 4 1 it Q li. ,ui , l X X-- . if p lT2fSWl DENNIS KELLY IT2lSWl ANDREW LANG lT2lSWl PAUL LAYMAN 46 ...nf-. .,, . ..-.. .-a..-:-1.12 ,,, ,l A .......-uno-. -41... V... -.... M... ,, ,, -of .up ...Q .,..-0-.....-...L4-..,-- U , N H xl W 'A 4' '- '------ wf- ...Y....a....,.--....,...- ni .. .. ,,,.,

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From the beginning of recorded time man has t raveled on the water. He left port without the ability to steer a course. He was at the mercy of the sea, with his direction being determined by the wind and currents. h h t d to o. As a result of this problern-solwirig Eventually, he faced the problem of hovv to get W ere e Wan e g process, navigation was bom and so came along the Quartermaster! Quartermasters are engaged in many aspects of navigation. Navigation is known as both an art and a science. There is no feeling that compares to knowing that you are part of a team that safely navi gates a ship and her crew across vast expanses of ocean. You are a highly visible member of a shipis crew, after all, your work station is on the bridge Where the Captain spends most of his time under Way. QM's traditionally maintain the highest standards of grooming, pride, and professionalism. They are the trusted assistants of the Navigator, Officer of the Deck and the Captain. Navigation is divided into four primary areas: piloting, dead reckoning, celestial navigation, and radionavigation. 6 Anchorages, 10 Port Visits, 33 Restricted Water Transits, 29,000 safely traveled nautical miles. getting the crew home safely. .. PRICELESS! .. t 3 I gl fn .1 Q Qu it 'fiv- Li C N i QMCQSWXAWJ CARLOS QMIQSWXAWJ ROBERT LUGO MIKE I! B 'i QQ. 4' . . . l 1 Q gy' ,If L . .4 ,.,A Q A .. , , QM3 ALAN MOTSINGER QniisN MASON Sl-lAIEFEl2 QM3 BRYAN SMALL 48 , . .. V .4 . H.-. .. . ........c. . - vw--.......4 ,... ,,,,.,,,. ,Q , M - -fd'--A f-- .4--....,..,. .........-z,+.,...-...c.-......... -.., ... A-,, , -Y A ....-.1 ..p.s.-,..,--.. - . ,.t...- A ..... -.-