Theodore E Chandler (DD 717) - Naval Cruise Book

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LT L. H. OKESON, USN, OPERATIONS OFFICER LTJG P. J. ZANDO, USN, CIC OFFICER OPERA TI ON S DEPAR TM EN T l The Operations Department is the eyes and the ears of the ship and provides the nerve center that co- ordinates its activities. It mans the ship's search radars and other electronic detection gear. It evaluates the information it receives from the ship's many sensors-lookouts, radar, sonar, intelligence, etc.-and apprises Command of the tactical situation. It recommends action to Command based on its evaluation. It is responsible for the proper functioning of virtually the entire spectrum of modes of communication used by the ship-from semaphore to radioteletype. It provides the skilled technicians who maintain and repair its electronic gear. It mans the Ship's Oifice and Sick Bay and includes in its ranks that most im- portant of communications experts, the Postal Clerk. It observes the Weather, navigates, and mans the helm during special evolutions. It directs its energies toward the effective use of the muscle of the ship-its motive and fighting power. Through alertness, timely action, and diligence, the Operations Department has contributed materially to the team effort which has given CHANDLER an outstanding record for its opera- tions in WESTPAC during the past two years. LT-TG B- J- KOMPARE, USNR LTJG J. A. GUINN, JR. USNR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER ELECTRONICS MATERIAL OFFICER

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