This was
the master gun sight, which controlled all 3 of the 3" guns
on the ship.
(photo
courtesy of Don F. Roban)
Crewmembers
practice firing one of the 40 mm guns at a floating boat target.
(photo
courtesy of Don F. Roban)
Crewmembers
firing one of the 20 mm guns at a windsock being towed behind an
airplane.
(photo
courtesy of Don F. Roban)
Yoeman 1/c
Hugh Morgan at a fire control station.
Because he is the "talker" for his general quarters
station, he is wearing an oversized helmet that contains a
headset and microphone so that he can relay orders and
information between the CIC (Combat Information Center) and the
others at his station.