Departments
The Deck Department is responsible for the care and maintenance of OAK's small boats; for all aids to navigation equipment, material and systems; for the proper preservation of the ship's outer hull and weather decks; for the employment and maintenance of the armament and ordnance equipment of the ship, and the procurement, handling, stowage and issuance of ammunition and pyrotechnics
The Deck Department consists of Boatswain's Mates whose primary and collateral duties support and manage the department's responsibilities.