Valdez (FF 1096) - Naval Cruise Book

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lt kevin b. kirby goose creek, s.c. D1S?qBS1NG supply department 0 CE with only thirty-six people assigned, supply depart ment is one of the smallest departments onboard. however each of the four divisions in supply perform functions that are vital to the combat readiness of the ship as well as to the health and welfare of the crew the general stores division, s-l, procures, receives Stores, expends and accounts for all consumables, equipage repair parts and services required by the ship. their responsibility includes stock control of around 17,500 line items of which 285 are selected item managed for close inventory control of high usage material. procurement documents are processed for approximately 4,500 purchases with a money value of approximately Sl70,000 each fiscal year. the food service division, s-2, procures, receives stores, and prepares for consumption all subsistence items used onboard. two separate dining facilities are maintained one for the officers and one for enlisted personnel. with a full complement of crew members on an extended deployment, valdez is required to be self sufficient for a minimum of sixty days without replenishment from any outside source. food service personnel prepare and serve everything that is normally found on your table at home. a variety of bakery products, including bread, hot rolls, ples and cakes are prepared from scratch during deployments in addition to I3 mess management specialists, there are 10 food servicemen assigned for a period of ninety days to maintain the proper cleanliness and sanitation standards and to help in food preparation. the s-3 division operates the ship's store, which provides a convenient and reliable source of health and comfort items as well as the sailor's favorite geedunk and luxury items. the service activities of s-3 division provide laundry service and haircuts s-4 division is the disbursing office and its product is a favorite of any crew. the disbursing office maintains pay records, prepares travel claims and makes payments and collections as appropriate. over l H2 million dollars is expended by this office annually. . W :: lf if.'l Too darn meh paperwork! ltlg dennis w koch charleston s c disbursing officer msc thomas marchisillo charleston s c msl ernesto conde usn charleston s c sailor of the quarter wi ashlme usnlretl goose creek s c dkl renato g. calara charleston, s.c.

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