Taconic (AGC 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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-51 vc ,K 1 1-A .. M , WC' 0 DIVII N OI DIVISION consists of those Radarmen who operate Combat Information Center- called Combat by ship's company. At all times-Whether under ordinary steaming conditions or When Battle Stations are manned-these men, working as a team, form the nerve center of the ship. Their main function, using all available sources of information-including radar, radio, and lookouts-is to collect, evaluate and disseminate all pertinent information necessary to the Bridge. One of their main talents is the ability to Write backwards. Work and Play A L31 -4 'aa . ,I iff'

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ff 2 ' 5 2 gli i 1 X R D VISI N Under the watchful eye of Joseph C. Titus, RMC, the OR DIVISION tends to the daily business of passing intelligible dots and dashes, or fleeting radio-teletype signals, over the air Waves. J6'fL'l?,'l7'LQ'S F. Sorrells and James R. Bills, both RMC, instruct the men in the various fine points dealing with procedures and equipments. Under the tutleage of these capable men, OR DIVISION has received commenclations from many sources for the expeditious and unerring handling of radio messages while in the Mediterranean area during the recent cruise. Here, also, let it be stated that a difficult job Was accomplished, this only because of the teamwork that pfrevailecl, each man, from seaman apprentice to Radioman First, showing real interest in his Work. It is this spirit to do Well which has and will continue to predominate. 7'.Ir--- u0.Q,v ., .:' - :ali