Mohawk Script: Page 13

A Day in the Life of the Mohawk
Script Page 13

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	(Felger) Helmsman, continue left, steady on 140. (Helmsman) Steady on 140, aye.
	(Felger) Helmsman, all ahead six. (Helmsman) All ahead six, aye.
	(Narrator) The bridge is commanded by the OD, the Officer of the Deck, under the direct orders of the Commanding Officer.
	(Narrator) The OD, usually a junior officer, is responsible for keeping the ship on its immediate course and relays orders to the helmsman, an enlisted man or women, who physically drives the ship.
	(Narrator) Directly behind the bridge and working in close conjunction with the bridge is the Combat Information Center or CIC.
	(Narrator) CIC is like a clearing house of intelligence. Information is gathered here from the ship's sensors, such as radar and radio. The information is analyzed, compiled and then disseminated to the bridge and other departments.
	(Narrator) CIC is constantly monitoring the ships position and, like the bridge, constantly looking for targets -- ships to avoid, ships to board and aircraft that may be transporting contraband. In fact, looking for targets is the primary objective of the Mohawk.