Yosemite (AD 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTJG D. Loewer I-T M-. MHQHT Operations Department Head Navigator ENS E. Matricia Radio Central Operations is responsible for collecting, evaluat- ing and disseminating tactical and operational infor- mation. ltalsonmintains the ship's operating schedule andis responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. Because of the nature of its work, the Operations Departmentmustwork around the clock. Operations con- sists of Radio Central,Ouartermasters, Radar, and the Signal Bridge. Radio Central must be manned 24 hours a day to send out and receive important messages and keep the ship informed of the latest news. Quarter- mastershelp guide the ship on its coursewhile under- way and the Operations Specialists man the radar sys- tem that is essential for the safe navigation of the ship. Signalmananswerand receive messages from near- by ships by means of flag hoists and signal lights. Operations provides a valuable service, especially when the Yosemite is at sea for days at a time and it is the only communication link between the ship and the rest of the world. QMC' C. Boudreaux . RMC D, Leggney - '

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Operations... CKnee11ng, left to rightb SM3 D. Wi1Hams, RMSN A. Rosales, DS2 F. Sa11nas TM3 J. Samue1, RM3 L. Mi11er, RM2 D. Ga1ownia, CStand1ng, 1eft to rigntj QMSN D. West1y OSSN L. Brown, RM3 Huston, RM1 R. Buttman, TM3 J. Roberts, RM2 D. PoweH, RMSN M. Beamon SM3 P. Nugent, QM2 J. Cormeir, RM3 J. Reaves, RMSA S. Twyman, SN W. Hines.