USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) 1960–61 — Command & Operations: Flag Staff, CO/XO, NSG, OA/OE/OC/OI/OP/OR/OS & Navigation

CARRIER DIVISION FIVE (Pages 236--240)

1. Heyward, A.S. JR., RADM, Falls Church ,Va. (20)
2. Cobb, James 0., CAPT, Pasadena, Calif. (19)
3. Bartol, John W., CDR, Coronado, Calif. (17)
4. Botten, Ralph D., CDR, Coronado, Calif. (22)
5. Broome, D.M. HI, LCDR, Charleston, W.Va. (14)
6. Canant, Louis M., ENS, Baytown, Texas (6)
7. Ely, Charles S. Jr., CDR, Newport, R. I. (24)
8. Ferguson, William W., LT, Seattle, Wash. (13)
9. Keeler, William E., CDR, Coronado, Calif. (15)
10. Knapp, Paul J., CAPT, Coronado, Calif. (21)
11. Kretzschmann, C. H., LT, New York, N. Y. (5)
12. Levi, Burna D. Jr., LCDR, Tampa, Florida (10)
13. Lytle, Robert E., CDR, Coronado, Calif. (25)
14. MacPherson, D.G., ENS, Col. Springs, Colo. (12)
15. McCormick, Daniel G., LT, Miami, Florida (9)
16. Newman, L. W., CDR, San Diego, Calif. (16)
17. O'Leary, A. C. Jr., CDR, Providence, R. I. (8)
18. Rushin, Thomas E., LCDR, Bisbee, Arizona (11)
19. Standring, F. E., CDR, Fort Collins, Colo. (18)
20. Stress, Stanley F., LCDR, San Diego, Calif.
21. Archambault, M.A., MUSA, W.Warwick, R.I.(53)
22. Barbo, Ronald K., EN2, Natchitoches, La. (65)
23. Bartholow, Mervin G., MU3, Salem, Ohio (47)
24. Birkland, Richard A., MUSN, Yelm. Wash. (55)
25. Beffort, Lynden L., RM3, San Jose, Calif. (69)
26. Boyd, C. D., MUSA, Youngstown, Ohio (40)
27. Carolino, R. C. SD3, Anda, Pangasinan, P.I. (89)
28. Chang, Chai T., SDC, Imperial Beach, Calif. (87)
29. Cook, Stephen F., RM1, Herndon, Va.
30. Copeland, Fred R., QM2, Vallejo, Calif. (83)
31. Crowder, William M., SN, Harrisburg, Ill. (84)
32. Dacapias, Robert A., TN, Benicia, Calif. (89)
33. Delos Santos, N. J., SD3, Camarines Sur, R.I.(86)
34. Dingler, Dean K., MU3, Coeurd' Alene, Idaho (50)
35. Doak, Clifton W., RMCS, San Diego, Calif.
36. Evans, James M., RM2, Pompano Beach, Fla. (74)
37. Gilliam, Ronald J., LCPL, Wise, Va. (56)
38. Gonzalez, Roy, PFC, McAllen, Texas (58)
39. Grissom, Joel (n), SN, Cleveland, Ohio (80)
40. Guiffre, Arthur P., MU2, Falls Church, Va. (49)
41. Hacker, Robert H., QM3, Sandusky, Ohio (82)
42. Hammock, Jimmy 0., RM3, Chireno, Texas (67)
43. Harrah, Gary D., MUSN, Victor, W. Va. (42)
44. Harrah, Gaylord B., MUSN, Ansted, W. Va. (41)
45. Harris, Errol D., YN1, Adams, Ore. (30)
46. Hays, Kenneth V., YN1, Plymoth, Ill. (31)
47. Hoerner, John E., BM1, Glendale, Ariz. (63)
48. Ibarrola, Leonilo D., SD3, Sariaya, Quezon, P. I.
49. Johnson, William E., SMCM, San Diego, Calif.
50. Klick, Frank A., SN, Fort Bragg, Calif. (60)
51. Lassila, R. A., RMSN, Inter. Falls, Minn. (68)
52. Leach, Tommy V., SN, Center, Texas (61)
53. Lewis, Prentiss L., PN3, Caraway, Ark. (27)
54. Lord, Leon R., MU3, Clarksville, Md. (44)
55. Matthews, G. W., MUSN, Pittsburgh, Penn. (43)
56. McClure, Lloyd P., MUSN, Davison, Mich. (51)
57. Magracia, Eugenio M., EN3, Manila, P. I. (66)
58. McNeilly, Arthur K., YN2, Knoxville, Tenn. (33)
59. Mondala, Norberto, SD2, Quezon City, P. I. (88)
60. Mund, Donald D., RM3, Leith, N. D. (75)
61. Nelson, Kenneth G., DM2, St. Paul, Minn. (28)
62. Palmer, Barry V., QM3, Casper, Wyo. (81)
63. Porter, Ira M., MUCA, Seattle, Wash. (48)
64. Pridemore, Roger L., RM2, Greensboro, N.C. (73)
65. Radovan, S. R., EN2, Alaminos Pangasinan, P .I. (64)
66. Ranjo, Ulpiano C., SD2, Coronado, Calif. (85)
67. Reed, Jay D., RM3, Modesto, Calif. (72)
68. Rogers, M. E., MUSN, Washington, D. C. (54)
69. Rudey, Ronald L., MUSN, Denver, Colo. (52)
70. Salas, A. H., YNSN, Agana Heights, Guam, M. I. (32)
71. San Luis, Fortunato V., TN, Quezon City, P.I.
72. Shackelford, Frank D., MU3, Logan, Ohio (46)
73. Sinatra, Martin, P., PFC, San Jose, Calif. (57)
74. Smith, Roy F., RM3, Kelseyville, Calif. (71)
75. Sullivan, C. J. RMSN, Kansas City, Mo. (76)
76. Sutherland, R. V., PT1, Torrance, Calif. (29)
77. Trigueiro, Jerry, RMSN, Ventura, Calif. (77)
78. Tucker, Homer P., YN3, Land O'Lakes, Fla. (26)
79. Walsh, James S., AK1, Philadelphia, Penn.
80. Whitman, Glenn E., SN, Solon, Iowa (79)
81. Wilson, Herbert L., EN2, Jonesboro, Ark. (62)
82. Wilson, John H., RM3, Youngsville, Penn. (70)
83. Woodward, K. R., MUSN, Whittier, Calif. (45)
84. Worthen, Lester C., RMSN, Yuma, Ariz. (78)
85. Wright, Charles E., RM3, Rush Hill, Mo.
86. Yeager, T L., LCPL, Walnut Creek, Calif. (59)

Commander Carrier Division Five and Chief of Staff

The embarked flag staff for Commander, Carrier Division FIVE (ComCarDiv 5) under RADM Alexander S. Heyward Jr., plus a full complement of staff officers and enlisted specialists (admin, ops/plans, comms, intel/briefing, and support). On Coral Sea in 1960–61 that staff included:

Flag & senior staff: RADM A. S. Heyward Jr. (ComCarDiv 5); CAPT James O. Cobb (Chief of Staff); CAPT Paul J. Knapp; multiple CDR/LCDR/LT/ENS staff officers (e.g., Bartol, Botten, Ely, Keeler, Lytle, Newman, O’Leary, Standring, Levi, Rushin, Stress, Kretzschmann, Ferguson, MacPherson, McCormick).
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Enlisted & support elements attached to the flag: Radiomen (RM) for flag circuits/message handling; Quartermasters (QM) for nav/bridge support; Yeomen/Personnelmen for flag admin; Stewards (SD) for flag mess; Musicians (MU) for ceremonies; and a small Marine contingent for orderlies/security.
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Source notes: The Coral Sea 1960–61 cruise book lists “CARRIER DIVISION FIVE (Pages 236–240)” with the names above, headed by RADM Heyward; it shows the full staff mix (officers and enlisted). Separately, Navy records confirm CAPT James O. Cobb served as Chief of Staff & Aide to ComCarDiv FIVE during Apr 14, 1960 – Jul 1961, i.e., this WestPac period.
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In practice, that meant ComCarDiv 5’s staff afloat provided the admiral with operations/air planning, communications/crypto, intel & briefings, admin, and ceremonial/support services—a tenant command embarked alongside the ship’s company and the air wing.
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Commanding Officer and XO

COMMANDING OFFICER
John J. Lynch, CAPT, Boston, Massachusetts
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
John M. Rickabaugh, CDR, Oakland, California

ADMINISTRATIVE (Pages 163-165)

1. CDR (CHC) George R. Brosius — Hayward, CA
2. ENS H. D. Dunlap — Homer City, PA (55)
3. LTJG Richard J. Gilinsky — Omaha, NE
4. ENS Granvel L. Harrison — Wellington, TX (8)
5. WO Oscar A. Holdridge — Dubuque, IA
6. ENS William F. Meyer — Alton, IL (29)
7. ENS J. C. Nordeman — New York, NY (4)
8. LCDR (CHC) V. M. Smith — Philadelphia, PA
9. LTJG Donald N. Stahl — Berkeley, CA (12)
10. SA Lamar L. Angell — Rockdale, TX
11. SN Dennis L. Axford — Coachella, CA (46)
12. SN James M. Bass — Santa Cruz, CA
13. SN D. L. Bremenkamp — Goodland, KS (21)
14. SN Cecil R. Brill — Mobile, AL
15. YN2 Elmer F. Brown — Detroit, MI (10)
16. PN1 Leonard J. Brown — Methow, WA (24)
17. SN John F. Bulman — Wichita, KS (49)
18. YN3 R. R. Burkhart — Daly City, CA (50)
19. LI3 Ernest J. Cady — Providence, RI (37)
20. YN3 R. T. Callera — Cavite City, Philippines (54)
21. SA Rickey E. Caponio — Alameda, CA (47)
22. SA Leo M. G. Carter — Phoenix, AZ (19)
23. SA Oscar N. Clifton — Williston, SC
24. SN D. B. Coronel — San Luis Obispo, CA (51)
25. SN Jesse L. Davis — St. Joe, AR (17)
26. SN Robert C. Donnell — Denver, CO (44)
27. BM2 Davis R. Dugas — New Orleans, LA
28. LI1 Frank B. Dunham — Fall River, MA (39)
29. BT2 Gonzalo M. Esquibel — Hayward, CA (43)
30. PN2 Gregory M. Evans — Portland, OR (22)
31. SN Edward C. Gariel — San Antonio, TX (11)
32. SN Gilberto Gomez — McAllen, TX (32)
33. SN Thomas M. Green — Houston, TX (52)
34. SN Virgil G. Groves — Fostoria, OH (16)
35. YN2 Ronald L. Guevara — Tulsa, OK (48)
36. SN Thurman L. Hamilton — Melbourne, FL (probable correction from “Melborne”)
37. SN C. D. Hawley — Lansdale, PA (36)
38. PN3 Don R. Hicks — Hamlin, TX (15)
39. SN Glenn A. Holland — Buena Park, CA (13)
40. YN1 Fred T. Horton — Alameda, CA (probable correction from “Alamda”) (56)
41. SA Gerald J. Huber — Fort Atkinson, WI (probable correction from “Fort Ackerson”)
42. SN James G. Johnson — Mishawaka, IN
43. YN2 Robert C. Jones — Santa Clara, CA
44. PN3 Ernest C. Kaul — Pittsburgh, PA
45. SN Robert L. Keller — Clarion, IA (45)
46. SA Esmond C. Knight — Tifton, GA (3)
47. SN Carl H. Krieg — Lynwood, CA (14)
48. PN3 Stephen G. Ladley — San Diego, CA (1)
49. SN Larry W. Lipus — Garden Grove, CA (31)
50. SN Wayne A. Loewy — South Holland, IL (42)
51. PN3 Charles R. Logue — Ash Fork, AZ (standard spacing) (26)
52. LISN Carlos E. Lopez — El Paso, TX (35)
53. SN Newell G. Monroe — Campbell, CA (28)
54. YNSN Wayne V. Morris — Falls City, NE (6)
55. SN Kenneth D. Nash — Russellville, KY (probable correction) (27)
56. SN D. F. Noltensmeier — Battle Ground, WA (official city name) (7)
57. SN Robert D. Paul — Camden, NJ (18)
58. SN Robert E. Perry — Spokane, WA (53)
59. SN Ardey W. Phillips — Helena, MT (40)
60. PN2 Jerry E. Powers — Albany, WI (30)
61. ENC A. J. Quimiro — Long Beach, CA (74)
62. SN Frank S. Rainey — Enterprise, AL (41)
63. SN Terry N. Roberts — Mountain Park, OK (probable correction from “Mt. Park”)
64. PN3 George J. Rogers — Rome, GA (20)
65. PN2 James A. Rogers — Newark, NJ
66. YNSN Richard S. Singer — Chicago, IL (5)
67. SN Archie A. Skemp — La Crosse, WI (standard spacing/case) (58)
68. SN C. C. Smith — Baton Rouge, LA (38)
69. SN F. G. Stephens — Orangevale, CA (25)
70. PN3 G. A. Vanden Bosch — Englewood, CO (33)
71. JOC William N. Vogt — East St. Louis, IL (fixed “Eouis”) (2)
72. YNSN Charles R. Whitlock — Chanute, KS (9)

Administrative Division (Ship’s Office / “X Division”) — Command & Operations

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Ran the ship’s office and paperwork flow for the Captain/XO and departments: prepared and routed correspondence, awards, evals/fitness reports, orders, and the Plan of the Day; screened packages before they reached the command “triad” (CO/XO/CMC).
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• Managed personnel records and admin services: maintained service jackets, handled page entries/ID cards, tracked onboard/offboard personnel, coordinated leave/chits, and kept official files in order (YN/PN ratings).
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• Mail & message distribution (administrative side): sorted/distributed official and personal mail; coordinated with the Postal/Disbursing/Supply offices as needed. (Radio/teletype circuits were OC/OR; Admin handled the administrative distribution aboard).
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• Chaplain & crew support link: the cruise book lists Chaplain Corps personnel in the Administrative section, reflecting Admin’s role in scheduling ceremonies, memorials, and coordinating with the Chaplain’s Office for crew welfare.
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• Coordination hub: worked daily with OC/OR (communications) for routing of incoming official traffic, with OE (electronics/IC) for office equipment and 1MC admin postings, and with Legal/JAG for mast paperwork and case files. (On big-deck carriers, Admin commonly includes Captain’s Office, Personnel Office, Educational Services, Career Counseling/Public Affairs linkages.)
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In short: the Administrative Division was Coral Sea’s clerical and records engine—keeping the paper (and people) straight so operations, air wing, and departments could execute during the 1960–61 deployment.
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OPERATIONS [Officers] (Page 178)

1. Haynie, John C. Jr., CDR, Carrollton, Ala.
2. Sumney, Frank F. LCDR, Clairton, Penn.
3. Smith Chanles M. Ill, ENS, Nashville, Te

OA DIVISION (Page 180)

1. Alden, Robert F., LTJG, Rahway, N. J.
2. Bell, Howard W., Jr., AG2, Blairsden, Calif.
3. Chamberlain, W.H., AG2, Atlantic City, N. J.
4. Friend, Albert L., AG2, Wyoming, Ohio. (
5. Harris, Ronald E., AG3, Muscatine, Ia. (6)
6. Hansen, Daniel V., AGAN, Minneapolis, Mi
7. Ilempleman, Larry F., AG2, Monterey, Calif. (8)
8. Jagger, Dudley W., AG3, Corinth, Miss. (16) Libby,
9. Lawrence L., AGCA, Gray, Me. (10)
10. Liebsack, G. L., AGAN, Grand Island, Nebr. (14)
11. Lowman, James L., AG3, Connersville, Ind. (17)
12. Malin, Merl D., AG3, Mcgregor, Minn. (13)
13. Mc Coskey, James I., AG3, Montesano, Wash. (4)
14. Milton, William C., AGAN, Burlington, Ia. (2)
15. Patten, John F., AG3, Tucumcari, N. M.
16. Rosier, Bobby D., AG3, Bryan, Tex. (3)
17. Scott, Roland J., AG3, Tulsa, Okla. (7)
18. Smith, Walter J., AG3, Thomaston, Ga.
19. Soileau, James B., AG2, Eunice, La.
20. Thomas, John D., AG3, McConnells, S. C. (1)
21. Thomas, Robert H., AN, Albion, Ia. (5)
22. Tolan, James E., AG3, Virginia, Minn. (15)
23. Walters, Ronald R., AGAN, Corbin, Ky.
24. Wauters, Bruce F., AG3, Lake Geneva, Wis.

OA Division = Aerology (Meteorology) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Produced shipboard weather observations and forecasts for the Captain/XO, Air Boss, and CAG; briefed pilots on ceilings/visibility, winds aloft, turbulence/icing, sea state, and divert-field conditions.
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• Supplied the daily Air Plan’s weather section and continuous updates to CATCC/CCA for launch/recovery windows (e.g., winds, deck motion, approach minima).
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• Calculated/verified wind-over-deck requirements with the bridge to meet launch parameters for jet aircraft, and flagged hazards (squalls, low ceilings, typhoon effects) that could scrub or delay cycles.
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• Provided route and operating-area forecasts to the ship’s navigator and Ops, supporting safe steaming, SAR posture, and strike planning across the Western Pacific monsoon/typhoon environment.
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In short, OA (Aerology) was the carrier’s weather brain, enabling safe flight ops and informed command decisions throughout the cruise. U.S. Coral Sea

OE DIVISION (Page 181)

1. Willis, F. R., LT, Alhambra, Calif.,
2. Jackson, R., ENS, Fall River, Mass.
3. Pratico L., CWO, Campbell, Calif. (10)
4. Abell, J. R., ETR3, Tampa, Fla.
5. Austin, C. A., ET2, Palo Alto, Calif. (11)
6. Bailey, R. G., SN, Miles City, Mont.
7. Beams, R. D., ET2, Caldwell, Ida. (8)
8. Bruce, R. W., SN, Nashville, Tenn.
9. Cassesi, G. E., ETRSN, Ione, Calif. (7)
10. Chambers, K. L., SN, Freeland Mich. (21)
11. Cooper, D. J., ET1, Cashmere, Wash. (9)
12. Cornely, R. L., SN, San Mateo, Calif.
13. Crisman, C. E., ET2, Wagner, S. D. (23)
14. Davidson, J. R., SN, Lindsay Calif. (34)
15. Fine, B. 0., SN, San Jose, Calif. (15)
16. Floyd, B. M., ETNSN, Warner Robins, Ga. (29)
17. Harkenrider, E. E., ET1, Osceola, Penn. (26)
18. Hartrick, J. A., ETN3, Medford, Ore. (22)
19. Haug, J. E., SN, Eau Claire, Wis. (17)
20. Hedrick, J. D., ETNSA, Winston Salem, N. C.
21. Hill, D. E., ETR3, Horseshoe Bend, Ida.
22. Hoodenpyle, J. A., ETR3, Wendell, Ida. (14)
23. Hunt, C. C., ETRSN, Amarillo, Tex. (4)
24. Kaiser, J. L., ETR3, Hillsboro, Ore. (1)
25. Kramer, E. L., ETRSN, Milton, Del.
26. McCulloch, W. H., ETR3, Olympia, Wash. (3)
27. McKee, R. R., SN, Cheyenne, Wyo. (30)
28. Millad, S. H., ETN3, Hastings, N. Y. (18)
29. Nelson, W. E., ET1, San Francisco, Calif. (28)
30. Nightengale, D. M., ETN3, San Jose, Calif. (20)
31. Reynolds, L. O., ETNSA, Young, Ariz.
32. Ross, L. L., SN, Spokane, Wash. (33)
33. Schreiver, L., ETRSN, Superior, Nebr. (13)
34. Shelton, W. L., ETN3,tica, Ky. (24)
35. Sinner, V. L., ETNSN, Sterling, Colo. (16)
36. Sivek, D. C., ETN3, Mauston, Wis.
37. Stamps, V. O., ETN3, Houston, Tex. (2)
38. Swanson, R. E., ET2, Peoria, Ill.
39. Teeter, C. E., ET2, Phoenix, Ariz. (27)
40. Tishendorf, D. J., ET2, Niobrara, Neb. (12)
41. Vine, I. W., ETNSN, Detroit, Mich. (31)
42. Whipps, H. M., ETN3, Columbus, Ohio (32)
43. Williams, D. G., ET2, Shelbina, Mo. (25)
44. Williams, L. J., ETNSN, Chickasha, Okla. (6)
45. Young, M. R., ETNSA, Los Angeles, Calif. (19)

OE Division = Electronics (Operations Dept.) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Kept the ship’s operational electronics up: air/surface-search radars, approach/navigation aids (e.g., SPN series), TACAN/IFF beacons and repeaters feeding CIC and Air Ops.
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• Maintained interior communications and announcing systems (sound-powered phones, 1MC/2MC nets) and the ship’s closed-circuit TV used for briefs and status boards.
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• Provided 24/7 troubleshooting during flight ops; coordinated with OI (CIC) and OC (Communications/Radio) for outages, logged CASREPs, and scheduled preventive maintenance.
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• Managed test equipment calibration, parts, and tech pubs; ran the IC shop / electronics shop (ET/IC ratings) under the Electronics Maintenance Officer.
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In short, OE (Electronics) was the carrier’s sensor/IC backbone—if radars, repeaters, or 1MC were down, ops and flight operations suffered. (Coral Sea-specific division descriptions align with this remit.) usscoralsea.org

OC DIVISION (Page 184)

1. DeLamater, S. T. Jr., CDR, Washington, D. C.
2. Belk, Reece G. Jr., LT, Monroe, N. C.
3. Kimzey, Walter F., LT, Torrington, Wyo. (13)
4. Malnerich, Joseph N., LCDR, Olympia, Wash.
5. Beaver, Joseph B., AN, Rittman, Ohio (9)
6. Black, David S., AC2, Gosport, Ind. (3)
7. Buchanan, J. H., ACCS, New Bedford, Mass. (14)
8. Davis, Noel C., AN, Auburn, Wash. (18)
9. Frank, Kenneth F. Jr., AC2, Rochester, N. Y. (8)
10. Garrard, Gary R., AN, Needham, Ind. (15)
11. Ingraham, J. D., ACAN, Kansas City, Kan. (17)
12. Locke, Robert E., ACAN, Harvey, Ill. (12)
13. McIntire, Roderic L., AC2, Booneville, Miss. (7)
14. Montgomery, Robert J., AN, Moline, 111. (2)
15. Murphy, William R., AN, Graceville, Minn. (1)
16. Shifflett, Leon S., ACT3, Elkton, Va. (11)
17. Stahlecker, Clarence R., AC2, Burke, S. D. (10)
18. Stepniak, Wayne B., AN, Marinette, Wis. (5)
19. Stewart, Joe R., ACR3, Vian, Okla. (4)
20. Stogsdill, W. F., AC1, Baxter Springs, Kans. (6)
21. Zerfoss, Roger G., ACR3, Wessington, S. D. (16)

OC Division = Communications (Radio) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Ran Radio Central and guarded task-group circuits (ship-to-ship/ship-to-shore on HF/MF and VHF/UHF), handling the receipt, transmission, and internal distribution of all electronic message traffic for the captain, XO, CIC, and Air Ops.
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• Operated the message center: applied precedence (Routine/Priority/Immediate/Flash), tracked logs, and routed traffic per the comm plan and standing instructions.
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• Managed COMSEC: maintained cryptographic equipment and controlled keying material/publications so the ship could use secure voice and record circuits with the task force and shore stations.
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• Kept teletype/RATT and related terminals healthy, coordinated outages/CASREPs with OE (electronics) and OI/CIC, and supported 24/7 watches during flight-ops surge periods.
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• Coordinated frequency assignments and guarded emergency/distress channels; worked with the Signal Bridge (visual comms) to keep the carrier aligned with Task Force 77 procedures.
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In short, OC was the radio and message-traffic hub of the ship—if the task group needed Coral Sea, OC made sure she could hear it, encrypt it, log it, and act on it during the 1960–61 cruise.
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OI DIVISION (Pages 182-183)

1. Kevan, Samuel M., CDR, New Paltz, N. Y.
2. Abercrombie, Jerry T., LT, Hayward, Calif.
3. Cox, John J., LTJG, Somers, Mont. (50)
4. Dawley, John W., LT, Bremerton, Wash.
5. Hopf, Elwood J., LT, Park Ridge, Ill. (49)
6. Krinard, Fred A., LTJG, Riverside, Calif.
7. Mathis, Paul J., LCDR, Peru, Ind. (77)
8. Murphy, William A., LTJG, Orland Park, Ill. (61)
9. Nordeman, J. C., LTJG, NeW York, N. Y. (17)
10. Rickson, David 0., LTJG, Elmhurst, Ill. (31)
11. Webber, Thomas P., ENS, La Grange, Ill.
12. Vied, Dennis, ENS (11)
13. Zinn, Robert H., ENS, Upper Montclair, N. J.
14. Ahrendt, Larry D., RDA., San Bernardino, Calif.
15. Amavisca, George P., RDSN; Yuma, Ariz.
16. Atkins, Richard L., SN, Clear Lake, Ia. (66)
17. Baca, Pantaleon Jr., SN, Santa Fe, N. M. (47)
18. Bailey, Clarence J. T., RDSN, Buffalo, Okla.
19. Barber, Alan S., RD3, Wyandotte, Mich. (60)
20. Berry, George W., RD3, Sebastopol, Calif.
21. Bertrand, William D., RD3, Kankakee, Ill. (65)
22. Bolton, James R., SA, Oklahoma City, Okla. (74)
23. Bratton, Terry G., SN, Garden Grove, Calif.
24. Brown, Barry G., SN, Santa Cruz, Calif.
25. Brubaker, Harry G., SN, Rawlins, Wyo.
26. Camp, Robert H., SN, Pleasant Grove, Ut.
27. Carter, Houston, RD3, Amory, Miss. (37)
28. Chapman, Walter W., RD3, Sheridan, Ore. (63)
29. Christofferson, Theron, BM2, Tijuana, Mexico
30. Cooper, Edwin L., RD3, Maroa, Ill. (43)
31. Crabaugh, Charles J., RD3, Kenai, Alaska (2)
32. Corbin, Donald N., RD3, •Guymon, Okla. (55)
33. Davis, Thomas H., SA, Rio Hondo, Tex. (40)
34. De Graffenried, J. T., RD2, Memphis, Tenn. (16)
35. Doonan, Alvin R., RD3, Deerwood, Minn. (75)
36. Dupre, Jerome V., SN, New Orleans, La.
37. Embree, Melvin D., RD3 Waldport, Ore. (3)
38. Fields, Daniel G., RDSN, Putnam, Va. (70)
39. Fincher, Harry D. SN, Dallas, Tex. (1)
40. Fox, Paul E., RD3, Lemay, Mo. (71)
41. Ganley, Joseph F., SN, Hollywood, Calif. (59)
42. Garner, Henry Q. Jr., RDC, Daly City, Calif. (76)
43. Gischia, William A., RD3, Negaunee, Mich. (36)
44. Graback, Elmer P., SN, Hollywood, Calif.
45. Graham, Noel G., SA, Dayton, Tex.
46. Graves, Homer R., RDSN, Tulsa, Okla.
47. Havens, Thomas W., RDSA, Dallas, Tex.
48. Heimerl, John J., RD2, Suring, Wis. (21)
49. Heimerl, Raymond H., SN, Suring, Wis. (67)
50. Heinrich, M. D., SN, Port Orchard, Wash. (56)
51. Herrick, William R., RDSN, Chicago, Ill. (6)
52. Hess, Robert L., SN, Butler, N. J. (52)
53. Hicks, Buck D., SN, Pascagoula, Miss. (4)
54. Hocker, Harry W., RD3, East Moline, Ill.
55. Housgard, Robert L., RDCA, Mannato, Minn. (12)
56. Jackson, Enos SN, Oakland, Calif. (69)
57. Jackson, Richard C., RD2, San Antonio, Tex. (15)
58. Johnson, Cecil S., SN, Arvin, Calif. (9)
59. Jones, James S., SN, Burlington, Ky. (39)
60. Jones, Tommy Jr., SA, Seattle, Wash. (72)
61. Jupiter, Eric K., SN, New Orleans, La.
62. Kowalchyk, K. G., RDSN, Burlington, Wis. (19)
63. Kuykendall, Melvin W., SN, Amarillo, Tex. (18)
64. La Mondue, Ernest B., RD3, Memphis, Tenn. (13)
65. Lung, R. A., SN, Huntington Park, Calif. (10)
66. McCollum, Bobby J., RD3, Cooter, Mo. (38)
67. Menard, Elwood J., SN, Sunset, La.
68. McCoy, Paul E. , SN, Orlando, Fla. (57)
69. Moss, Eddie E., RDSN, Los Angles, Calif.
70. Nesler, William P., RDSN, Fair Field, Calif.
71. Olden, Irvin L., RDSN, Coweta, Okla.
72. Orrell, Larry D., RDSN, Longmont, Colo.
73. Ortega, Bernado V., SN, Albuquerque, N. M. (79)
74. Palumbo, Frank B., RDSN, San Mateo, Calif. (53)
75. Perdue, William H. Jr., SN, Greenville, Ala. (34)
76. Person, Melvin G., SN, Seattle, Wash.
77. Pizon, Alan F., RD2, Wausau, Wis. (45)
78. Poole, Leon 0., RD2, Fort Collins, Colo. (73)
79. Prchal, Charles R., SN, Phoenix, Ariz.
80. Prosser, Carnell 0., SN, Charleston, S. C.
81. Rasch, Frank C. II, SN, Cleveland, Ohio.
82. Read, William F., SN, Woodland, Calif.
83. Remillard, Richard L., SN, Hamiliton, Mont.
84. Reneau, Wayne A., RD3, Marlin, Tex. (51)
85. Rich, Harold W., SN, Richmond, Calif.
86. Ryan, William A., SN, Coffeyville, Kans. (68)
87. Sanders, Patrick D., SN, Gardena, Calif. (7)
88. Schmidt, Lawrence E., SN, Marion, S. D.
89. Schouten, Harlen V., RDSN, Baker, Ore. (78)
90. Shackelford, G. C. III, SN, Columbus, Ga. (58)
91. Shemaria, Meyer M., RD1, Lakewood, Calif. (23)
92. Sidel, Myrl K., RD2, St. Louis, Mo. (64)
93. Solberg, John H., SN, Ketçhikan, Alaska (5)
94. Smith, Charles R., RDCA, Anniston, Ala. (48)
95. Stedman, Joseph B., RD3, Dallas, Tex. (44)
96. Stewart, Gerald L., SN. Baton Rouge, La.
97. Stewart, James C., SN, Lynchburg, Tenn. (41)
98. Strickling, James A. Jr., RD3, St. Louis, Mo. (46)
99. Strope, Richard I., SA, Pendleton, Ore.
100. Sumner, Wallace R., SN, Lee's Summit, Mo. (35)
101. Tennison, Edward H., SN, Hawathorne, Nev.
102. Terry, Ronnie L., SN, Tyler, Tex.
103. Thornton, Charles T. RD1, Birmingham, Ala.
104. Trujillo, Antonio SN, Santa Fe, N. M. (8)
105. Weaver, Nelson R., SN, Phenix City, Ala.
106. White, Morris J., RDSN, Vineland, N. J. (14)
107. Wolfe, Gerry L., SN, Milwaukee, Wis. (22)
108. Woody, James P., SN, Miami, Fla. (42)
109. Zane, Ronald E., SN, Phoenix, Ariz.

OI Division = Combat Information Center (CIC) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Built and maintained the tactical picture: RD (radarmen; later OS) teams operated air/surface-search radars and plotting boards to track all friendly, unknown, and surface contacts around the carrier and the task group.
• Air intercept & advisory control: Used radar plots and IFF returns to vector CAP and other fighters to unknowns, and to shepherd returning strikes toward the carrier until handoff to approach controllers.
• Identification & reporting: Managed IFF interrogations, correlated tracks, and issued contact reports/taction (tactical action) summaries to the bridge, Air Ops, and squadron reps.
• Formation navigation & safety: Provided the bridge with radar navigation fixes, shipping/landfall warnings, and station-keeping data for operations within Task Force formations and during night/low-vis steaming.
• EMCON & procedures: Executed the ship’s emissions control and standard CIC procedures, keeping the recognized air/surface picture current while minimizing detectability when directed.
• 24/7 watch coordination: Kept continuous watches, logged equipment status/outages, coordinated with OE (electronics) for radar/repeater issues and OC (radio) for circuit changes, and updated Air Ops on factors affecting launch/recovery windows.

In short, OI (CIC) was the carrier’s situational-awareness nerve center—detecting, identifying, and controlling the fights around Coral Sea while feeding timely information to the Captain, bridge, and Air Operations.

OP DIVISION (Page 185)

1. Soberski, Floryan L., LCDR, Chicago, Ill.
2. Bernard, George 0., LT, Bremerton, Wash. (6)
3. Helms, Milburn V., CW04, North Platte, Nebr.
4. Andrews, J. K., Jr., PTAN, Eagle Point, Ore. (3)
5. Bowden, Ronald L., AN, Camden, Del. (23)
6. Bordwell, Donald L., PH3, Seattle, Wash. (19)
7. Brown, Michial T., PH3, Enanclaw, Wash. (14)
8. Cain, Raymond T., PHAN, Lubbock, Tex. (10)
9. Crowley, T. A., YNSN, Chippewa Falls, Wis. (1)
10. Edge, Edward E., YNC, Norman, Okla.
11. Evans, M. W., PH1 Bethel Island, Calif. (13)
12. Fleming, James F., SN, Richville, N. Y.
13. Fort, William G., PHC, Chula Vista, Calif. (21)
14. Jones, Bertram C., SN, New Orleans, La.
15. Lumley, Robert G., PHC, Colquitt, Ga. (20)
16. Macy, Richard H., PH3, Lake Placid, N. Y. (11)
17. Mendonca, R. G., AN, Modesto, Calif. (22)
18. Mirkarhl, G. I.., PICA. San Diego, CAI IS)
19. Mohan, George V., P113, Terre liallir. Ind. (I2)
20. Peters, Robert B., PHI, Point, N. 1'. 19)
21. Portman, William T., Jr., P113, Moron, Gs. (I)
22. Randle, George P. E., AN, Enteriortae, Ala. (I)
23. Robesky, David A., PH3,
24. Reedley, Sergent, W. L., YN2, San Francisco, Calif. (7)
25. Sincebaugh, Gordon D., PH3, Lincoln, Nebr. (16)
26. Smith, Kenneth H., YN3, Galveston, Tex.
27. Stowe, Richard L., AN, Topeka, Kans. (18)
28. Tennyson, Roger V., AN, Auborn, Wash. (4)
29. Whipple, William E., AN, Hermiston, Ore. (17)
30. Zwickle, Gerald J., YNSN, Robinsdale, Minn. (2)

OP Division = Photography (Photo Lab) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Ran the ship’s photographic labs and camera issue, providing still/motion coverage for ops, training, ceremonies, accidents, and intel briefs; processed and printed film for ship, embarked staff, and air wing needs.
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• Supported flight operations: routinely filmed launches/recoveries and produced rapid prints for debriefs and safety analysis.
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• Produced official portraits/ID photos and handled reprographics (maps/overlays) and documentation imagery used by the Captain/XO, CIC, and Air Ops.
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• Manned a 24/7 on-call watch during high-tempo periods to turn around imagery quickly—a common carrier practice in the early 1960s.
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Coral Sea’s cruise book lists OP Division personnel primarily from the Photographer’s Mate (PH) community, confirming the division’s photo-lab mission.
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OR DIVISION (Pages 186-187)

1. Garner J. R., LCDR, Corpus Christi, Tex.
2. Brussard P. F., ENS, Reno, Nev. (5)
3. Dare, J. A., ENS, Seattle, Wash. (6)
4. Dougherty, J. F., ENS, Philadelphia, Penn.
5. Downing H. F., ENS, Portsmouth, N.H. (3)
6. Havery, J. W., ENS, Pleasantville, N. Y.
7. Lloyd, P. B., LTJG, Albert Lea, Minn. (4)
8. McIntyre, R. W., ENS, Atherton, Calif. (2)
9. Marcum, H.H., LTJG, Dayton, Ohio
10. Novit, H. L., ENS, Waiterboro, S. C.
11. Robertson, A. J., LTJG, Santa Rosa, Calif. (1)
12. Addkison, G. W., RMSN, Dallas, Tex.
13. Anderson, R. D., RM2, Omaha, Nebr. (17)
14. Arnone, J. M., RM3, Los Angeles, Calif.
15. Bond, R. L., RM3, Manhattan, Mont. (25)
16. Carman, W. J., SN, New York, N. Y. (29)
17. Caruso, F. P., RM1, Hemstead, N. Y. (18)
18. Chapman, A. H., RM3, Branson, Mo. (31)
19. Chrysler, R. D., RM3, Chicago, Ill. (35)
20. Clark, J. M., RM3, San Fernando, Calif. (10)
21. Coleman, M. V., RMCS, Lake Mary, Fla. (15)
22. Curnow, S. E., RMSN, Stockton, Calif. (28)
23. Davidson, L. W., RMSN, Montgomery, Mo.
24. Davis, M. G., RM3, Lafayette, La. (26)
25. Doll, J. M., RM3, Minneapolis, Minn. (19)
26. Edwards, K. R., RM3, Anaheim, Calif.
27. Emry, C. J., RM3, Glendale, Ariz. (21)
28. Erfourth, M. L., RMSN, Rudyard, Mich.
29. Faricelli, A. J., SA, Munster, Ind.
30. Fischer, D. R., RMSN, Medford, Wis.
31. Glover, R. G., RMSM, Seattle, Wash.
32. Goerg, T. E., RMSN, Medford, Wis. (24)
33. Goforth, G. T., RMSN, Kings' Mountain, N. C.
34. Gosnell, B. L., RMSN, High Shoals, Ga.
35. Greigo, G. F., RMSN, Albuquerque, N. M.
36. Halcomb, L. R., RM2, Mt. Vernon, Tenn.
37. Hamel, B. A., RM3, Pittsfield, Mass.
38. Harkins, J.H., RM2, Waco, Tex.
39. Hawbaker, J. L., RM3, Omaha, Nebr. (11)
40. Herman, C. H., TE/RM1, Santee, Calif. (13)
41. Howell, J. E., RMSN, Trenton, Tenn. (33)
42. Hudson, R. C., RM1, Algonac, Mich.
43. Inocencio, S., TE/RM1, Pasay City, P. I. (16)
44. Jackson, H. D., RM3, Craig, Mo. (12)
45. Jayne, L. C., RMSN, Memphis, Tenn.
46. Labernik, V. G., SN, Redwood City, Calif.
47. Lee, J., RM2, Winnsboro, Tex.
48. Marcell, F. C., RM3, Kennewick, Wash. (32)
49. Maritinez, R. F., SN, Tucumcari, N. M.
50. Meddles, J. G., RM1, Hastings, Nebr. (14)
51. Meek, S. E., SN, Springfield, Mo. (40)
52. Mulholland, M. E., RM3, Pittsburgh, Penn. (7)
53. Myers, J. H., SN, New Orleans, La. (39)
54. Niggle, J. T., SN, Albuquerque, N. M.
55. Nordstrom, G. R., RM3, Hayward, Calif. (20)
56. Otto, E. E., SN, Pico Rivera, Calif.
57. Palmateer, G. G., SN, Longview, Wash.
58. Penn, L. R., RM3, Silverton, Ore.
59. Pennington, L. H., RMSN, Vandalia, Ill. (23)
60. Pointer, D. L., RMSN, Fort Myers, Fla. (37)
61. Pugliese, A. F., RM2, Walla Walla, Wash. (30)
62. Puishes, W. A., SN, Chehalis, Wash.
63. Ranes, W. J., RMSN, Liepsic, Ohio
64. Ray, D. L., RMSN, Memphis, Tenn.
65. Renella, N., SN, San Jose, Calif.
66. Ritchie, B. E., RM3, Dallas, Tex.
67. Shattuck, E. L., SN, Alma, Mich.
68. Shaw, D. W., RM3, Jonesville, Mich. (9)
69. Snead, R. D., RM3, Talihina, Okla. (27)
70. Stephens, B. C., RM3, Boulder, Colo.
71. Taitano, J. C., SN, Asan, Guam (38)
72. Thomas, M. L., SN, Marshalltown, Ia.
73. Thornburgh, C. T., RM3, Seattle, Wash. (8)
74. Torrence, L. G., RM3, Milford, Ohio (22)
75. Vukovich, R., SN, Chicago, Ind. (36)
76. Wagoner, 0. S., SN, East Berne, N. Y. (34)
77. Walker, M. A., RMSA, Bandera, Tex.
78. Zinn, G. G., SN, Barberton, Ohio

OR Division = Radio (Communications) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

Manned Radio Central and guarded task-group and ship-to-shore circuits on HF/MF and VHF/UHF; handled transmit/receive control and continuous watchstanding.
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Ran the message center: processed naval messages with precedence (Routine/Priority/Immediate/Flash), logged traffic, and routed it to the Captain/XO, CIC, Air Ops, and departments per the comm plan.
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Operated and maintained teletype/RATT and related terminals; coordinated outages and CASREPs with OE (electronics) and kept 24/7 coverage during flight-ops surges.
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Managed secure communications (COMSEC): crypto gear and keying material/publications to enable secure voice/record circuits with the task force and shore stations.
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Coral Sea’s 1960–61 cruise book lists OR Division personnel almost entirely from the Radioman (RM) rating, confirming OR as the radio/traffic center.
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Note for your taxonomy: In this cruise book, OC Division is the Air Traffic Control/CATCC team (AC ratings), OS Division is Signal Bridge (SM ratings), while OR covers Radio.
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OS DIVISION (Page 188)

1. Robertson A. J. II, LTJG, Santa Rosa, Calif.
2. Lloyd, P. B., LTJG, Albert Lea, Minn. (15)
3. Aaron E. M.; III, SM3, Orlando, Fla. (10)
4. Bartelt, J. E., SMSA, Savannah, Mo. (6)
5. Bauer, R. C., SN, Berkeley, Calif. (5)
6. Cantrell, C. E., SMSN, Chattanooga, Tenn. (2)
7. Crumley, E. S., SM2, Atlanta, Ga. (11)
8. Dailey, E. E., SN, Kalamazoo, Mich. (1)
9. Dickens, C. S., SM1, Sussex, N. J. (16)
10. Durbin, L.A., SMSN, Salem, Ind. (7)
11. Glaser, W. J. L., SM3, Anaheim, Calif. (9)
12. Haney, R. E., SMSN, Hawthorne, Calif.
13. Harrison, E. C., SMSN, Ooltewah, Tenn. (8)
14. Hillis, T. E., SN, Stevenson, Calif. (18)
15. Horn, P. S., SM3, Louisville, Ky.
16. Jordan, T. E., SM1, Huntsville, Ala.
17. La Pena, B. D. SMSN, Chico, Calif. (3)
18. Looney, K. F., SMSN, Tyler, Tex. (13)
19. Martin, M. W., SMC, Malden, Mo. (12)
20. Nadolski, P. L., SMSN, Superior, Wis. (14)
21. Powell, G. R., SM3, Sunnyvale, Calif. (4)
22. Weir, C. A., SM3, San Jose, Calif. (17)
23. Welsh, K. W., SMSN, Houston, Tex. (19)
24. Williamson, R. S., SN, Huntington Park, Cal. (20)

OS Division = Signal Bridge (Visual Communications) — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Manned the Signal Bridge and kept continuous visual comms with the task group: flaghoist, flashing light (Morse/“blinker”), and semaphore.
• Maintained and deployed the ship’s full flag bag (signal flags, pennants, day shapes) and managed status flags for evolutions: e.g., Foxtrot/Hotel for flight operations, Bravo for fueling/ordnance handling, Romeo for underway replenishment.
• Coordinated closely with the bridge, Air Ops/Pri-Fly, OI (CIC), and OC/OR (radio/comm) to mirror tactical orders and ensure the carrier stayed in step with the formation under EMCON or radio silence.
• Tended navigation/identity displays: national ensign, jack/commissioning pennant, yardarm/ship control lights; handled colors and dressing ship for ceremonies.
• Assisted the bridge team during Special Sea & Anchor Detail with lookout/visual bearing duties and kept visual-signal logs.
• Watchstanders were primarily Signalman (SM) ratings (pre-merger era), trained to pass traffic fast and error-free in all weather and light conditions.

In short: OS Division was the carrier’s eyes and flags—the visual link that kept Coral Sea aligned with Task Force procedures when radios were busy or silent, and the on-deck communicator for flight ops, replenishment, and ceremonial signals.

NAVIGATION (Page 234)

1. Spears, Paul H., CDR, Richmon a, Mo.
2. Davis, Noble J. Jr., LT, Corsicana, Tex.
3. Scheck, T. R., LTJG, LaCanada, Calif. (4)
4. Vied, D. H., ENS, Wyatt, Mo.
5. Alexander, Henry L., QMSN, Nashville, Tenn.(13)
6. Amos, Troy 1I, YN3, Los Angeles, Calif. (14)
7. Ball, David M., SN, Albq., N. M.
8. Bolick, James L., QM2, Winter Haven, Calif.
9. Bourgeois, B. 0., QMSN, Paramount, Calif. (17)
10. Brown, Larry D., QMSN, Santa Cruz, Calif. (6)
11. Cain, Kenneth D., QM3, Stockton, Calif. (7)
12. Copeland, George E., SN, Duncan, Okla. (8)
13. Ennis, Michael L., QMSN, Omaha, Nebr. (21)
14. Goolsby, Wayne R., QMSN, Modesta, Calif. (2)
15. Howell, William R., QMSN, Seattle, Wash. (19)
16. Jenkins, Patrick S., QMSN, Silverdale, Wash.(3)
17. Jobst, Peter, QMSN, San Pedro, Calif. (11)
18. Koonce, William T., SA, Cupertino, Calif. (1)
19. McClain, James W., QM1, Ingleside, Tex. (5)
20. Nidever, Jean A., QM3, Lincoln, Nebr. (23)
21. O'Neill, Joseph P., QM1, Cincinatti, Ohio (18)
22. Orred, Thomas E., SA, Coronado, Calif. (10)
23. Page, Jim W., QMSN, Richland, Wash. (16)
24. Pierce, Vernon L., QMSN, Bolckow, Mo. (15)
25. Pistole, David A., QM3, Seattle, Wash. (12)
26. Richardson, James H., SN, Minneapolis, Minn.(20)
27. Van Hardenberg, Albert 0. I1I, QMSN, Citrus Hights, Calif. (22)
28. White, James R., QMSN, High Point, N. C. (9)

Navigation Division (N/ON) — Bridge Navigation & Piloting — part of Command & Operations.

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Voyage planning & briefs: Built the Plan of Intended Movement (PIM), prepared navigation briefs for straits/port entries (e.g., Hong Kong, Subic, Yokosuka), and coordinated weather routing with OA (Aerology).
• Keeping the ship’s position: Maintained continuous DR plots, radar/piloting fixes in coastal waters, and celestial navigation (sun/star sights). Used radio-nav aids available at the time (e.g., LORAN-A) and managed the fix cycle in open ocean vs. restricted waters.
• Charts & publications: Corrected and cataloged all nautical charts and navigation pubs (Notices to Mariners, Sailing Directions, Light Lists), kept the chart table and nav library up to date, and managed chronometers.
• Bridge watch & logs: Stood QMOW (Quartermaster of the Watch); kept the Deck Log and navigation records; posted/checked gyro & magnetic compass data, fathometer/speed log readings, and prepared the Captain’s Night Orders.
• Sea & Anchor / special evolutions: Led the navigation team for Sea and Anchor Detail, anchoring/mooring plans, underway replenishment approaches (station-keeping solutions), and pilotage with harbor pilots.
• Formation navigation: Computed and reported station and PIM deviations to the bridge/OTC; trained JOODs in maneuvering-board solutions; coordinated with OI (CIC) for radar fixes and with OS (Signal Bridge) on day shapes/status signals.
• Equipment coordination: Worked with OE/IC shops on gyro repeaters, nav repeaters, speed log, fathometer, and bridge instruments; tracked discrepancies and maintenance windows.

In short: Navigation Division was the ship’s plot and plan—the team that put Coral Sea safely on track, on time, and in position for flight ops and task-group operations throughout the 1960–61 cruise.

NAVAL SECURITY GROUP DETACHMENT 3 (Page 166)

1. Updike, Jon E., LTJG, Washington, D. C.
2. Baranowski, F. J. Jr., LCPL, Aliquippa, Penn. (9)
3. Blessington, Thomas J., CTSN, Providence, R. I.
4. Gossard, Robert L., CT2, Lima, Ohio (2)
5. Campolieto, John A., CT3, Bloomfield, N. J.
6. Cucchiaro, Gary A., CT3, Sebring, Fla. (3)
7. Castleman, John H. Jr., CT3, Nashville, Tenn. (4)
8. Duffy, William H., CT3, Philadelphia, Penn. (6)
9. Johnson, Wayne W., CTC, Columbus, Ohio
10. Morello, Bruce J., CTSN, Merden, Conn.
11. Murray, J. T., LCPL, East Greenwich, R. I. (8)
12. Parker, Henry M., CT3, Warren, Mich. (5)
13. Plunkett, James W. Jr., LCPL, Lincoln, R. I. (7)
14. Sanderson, Russell L., CPL, Boise, Ida.

Naval Security Group (NSG) Detachment 3 — Cryptology & Signals Intelligence

Bucket: Command & Operations (embarked detachment; works alongside OI/CIC, OC/OR, and Air Ops)

What they did on Coral Sea’s 1960–61 WestPac:

• Collected & exploited foreign signals: Intercepted adversary communications and electronic emissions (HF/VHF/UHF and radar/ELINT) from an afloat cryptologic space; kept continuous watches.
• Indications & Warning (I&W): Fed time-critical alerts and threat updates to CIC (OI), the bridge, and Air Ops—helping vector CAP, deconflict traffic, and avoid surprise.
• Special Intelligence (SI) reporting: Produced and sanitized cryptologic summaries/overlays for the CO/XO and CAG; briefed route/operating-area risks and likely emitters.
• HFDF / Emitter geolocation: Provided bearings/time-difference data and coordinated with theater NSG shore sites to refine positions of air/surface contacts.
• COMSEC/EMCON support: Managed compartmented crypto gear and keys for special circuits; advised on emissions control and signature discipline to keep the task group hard to find and harder to read.
• Equipment upkeep: CT ratings (CTR/CTO/CTM/CTI, etc.) maintained receivers, recorders, and crypto peripherals; logged outages and coordinated repairs.
• Mission planning assist: Contributed threat and comms/ELINT inputs to strike planning, SAR posture, and daily ops briefs.
• Security & handling: Enforced two-person integrity, need-to-know, and proper custody/destruction of classified materials.

In short: NSG Det 3 were the carrier’s cryptologic “ears”—turning intercepted signals into timely warning and actionable insight while protecting the force’s own communications.

Selected Images Pertaining to The Command & Operations Rosters

Commander Carrier Division Five and Chief of Staff, Commanding Officer, Executive Officer (XO), Administrative, Operations [Officers], OA Division, OE Division, OC Division, OI Division, OP Division, OR Division, OS Division, Navigation, and Naval Security Group (NSG) Detachment 3.

USS Coral Sea WestPac Cruise 1960-61 Roster, Part 10 (Navigation Division, H-UI, Det "D", Carrier Division Five, Technical Representatives, Heavy Attack Squadron 2 (Officers, Agner-Fronko)). (Page 292) | GGA Image ID # 233ec7341b. Click to View a Larger Image.

USS Coral Sea WestPac Cruise 1960-61 Roster, Part 1 (Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Administrative Division, Naval Security Group Detachment 3, Air Department, V-1 Division, V-2 Division (Officers, Barton-Conklin)). (Page 283) | GGA Image ID # 233c938f2e. Click to View a Larger Image.

USS Coral Sea WestPac Cruise 1960-61 Roster, Part 2 (V-2 Division (Cooney-Wolfe), V-3 Division, V-4 Division, V-6 Division, Operations Officers, OA Division (Officer, Bell-Hansen)). (Page 284) | GGA Image ID # 233ca37814. Click to View a Larger Image.

USS Coral Sea WestPac Cruise 1960-61 Roster, Part 3 (OA Division (Hempleman-Wanters), OE Divsion, OC Division, OI Division, OP Division, and OR Division (Officers, Adkinson-Pennington)). (Page 285) | GGA Image ID # 233cb98e94. Click to View a Larger Image.

USS Coral Sea WestPac Cruise 1960-61 Roster, Part 4 (OR Division (Pointer-Zinn), OS Division, Engineering Officers, A Division and B Division (Officers, Adams-Miller)). (Page 286) | GGA Image ID # 233d2f1acb. Click to View a Larger Image.

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