Valdez (FF 1096) - Naval Cruise Book

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5 It hugh n. dinwiddie ir. charleston, s.c. chief engineer ltlg roger h morrison scottsdale arizona m 8. b division officer engineering department The engineering department is the largest group on the ship containing approximately 80 officers and men. it is broken down into two maior subdivisions. the first group is m division consisting of machinists mates and boiler technicians. the mm's work into two spaces: the engineroom and auxiliary machinery room ll1 laux 11. in the engine room they monitor and repair the steam turbines and reduction gear along with their associated equipment. in addition, they operate and maintain the two 12,000 gallon per day flash type distilling plant which supply fresh water for the crew and boilers. machinist mates are also responsible for ensuring that potable water that is received by the ship is safe to drink by providing the necessary chemical treatment. finally they ensure the proper operation of the main propeller shaft and the propeller. . the machinist mates in aux 1 operate, monitor and maintain the three turbo generators which provide the ship with electrical power. in addition, they monitor and maintain the gyro-fin stabilizers which decrease the amount of roll the ship experiences. The boiler technicians lbtl operate, monitor and maintain the two 1275 psi combustion engineering boilers along with the auxiliary equipment. the boilers provide steam for the main turbine and turbo-generators as well as auxiliary steam for the pumps and forced draft blowers. additionally auxiliary steam is used in the laundry, galley, scullery and the steam heaters. the second maior group is r division consisting of hull technicians lhtl, enginemen lenl, electrician mates leml, interior communications electricians licl, and machinist mates lmml. hull technicians are responsible for the manufacture and repair of all hull related items in the ship. they also maintain the damage control equipment in the ship as well as being the technical expert in the repair parties. the enginemen and machinist mates work together in a gang for the operation and maintenance ofthe diesel generator, air-conditioning units, refrigeration units, steering gear, and all items used in the galley, laundry, and in the heating and ventilation systems. the electrician mates and interior communications electricians work closely together to maintain all the electrical equipment throughout the ship the em s specialize In the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment such as switchboards lighting circuits generators and all motors the ic electricians specialize in the operation and repair of all communications equipment such as sound powered phones the gyro compass navigational equipment such as sound powered phones the gyro compass navigational equipment and telephone circuits in short the engineering department is responsible for the propulsion of the ship and the distribution of electrical power as well as the repair of a multitude of equipment located throughout the ship mmc glenn e. miller mmcs walter '. bennett 'r. . charlestbn s c I summerville, s.c. , . .

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uncle mess Dlx Sous-ornclsns FM COMIDEASTFOR TO USS VALDEZ 1. It is a pleasure to welcome the USS VALDEZ and JESSE L. BROWN to the Middle East Force. You are embarking on a potentially highly rewarding deployment that will be a challenging te st of your organizational, operational, and administrative talents. Z. Although the size of the Middle East Force has remained relatively constant since our establishment in 1949, the mission has grown tremendously. One need only glance at any news oriented periodical to recognize the ever-increasing focus of world attention on the Middle East. You must, therefore, be prepared to deal with a large range of challenges. Our geographical location will place unusual stress on your material management, supply organization, and pipeline difficulties. Many aspects of personnel administration, drug control, conduct and dress of the crew ashore, mail delivery, and other 'routine' matters will assume new importance and will tax your abilities and imagination. In all your undertakings, ashore and at sea, you will be highly visible representatives of the Navy and the United States. - 3. The potential rewards of this tour are great. In your role as goodwill ambassadors you will become acquainted with representatives of ancient but dynamic cultures. The ports you will visit offer a diversity in opportunities and are among the world's most interesting. You will work closely with and observe first hand the professionalism of the area's small but highly motivated and well-trained naval forces. As the U. S. Navy participants in the annual CENTO exercise, MIDLINK 1975, you will no doubt find this joint exercise to be the operational highlight of your deployment. Operating in one of the world's most volatile and strategically important areas, your performance of every evolution will be subject to scrutiny at the highest levels. 4. Throughout the duration of your deployment, I call on you to plan each phase of your operations from landing party inspections to port visits with professionalism, creativity and thoroughness. 5. My staff, USS LA SALLE, and NCSO Jufair Bahrain stand ready to assist you to the fullest of their capabilities. We are glad to have you as part of the team. I am looking forward to seeing your smart ships and fine crews in action. Welcome aboard. Rear Admiral T. J. BIGLEY, USN, Commander Middle East Force. -was .lm

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