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AMMUNITION SYSTEM
◀ AMMUNITION
LOADING SYSTEM
In combat situations,
a small team in the 5in
gun magazine operates
a computerized loading USS DONALD COOK
system. The system
ensures that there is
an uninterrupted
supply of ammunition
to the Mk45 gun on
the deck above.

▲ TACTICAL COORDINATOR
A group of specialists staff the CIC, each of whom has a specific
role. For example, the Tactical Information Coordinator seen
here handles tactical data coming in from allied ships.

▲ 5IN GUN MAGAZINE ▲ PROPELLANT STORE
Situated beneath the Mk45 gun mounting, the Donald Cook’s 5in shell The propellant powder used to fire shells from the Mk45
magazine stores 680 rounds of ammunition. The yellow markings on gun is also stored in the magazine. The gun discharges up
the shells indicate that they are high-explosive rounds. to 20 rounds per minute.

LIFE ON BOARD
◀ MESS TABLES
Enlisted crew
members eat in an
informal self-service
canteen next to the
ship’s galley.

◀ BATTLE ROOM
Based in the CIC, the AEGIS ◀ FIREFIGHTING
combat system controls GEAR
and coordinates the ship’s Fire stations with
weapons and its electronic hoses, protective
countermeasures devices. overalls, and
breathing apparatus
◀ CIC SCREEN are located around
AEGIS integrates and displays the decks.
data from radar, sonar, and ▲ SHIP’S GALLEY
satellite systems. The AN/SPY The spacious and well-equipped kitchens on board the
1-D phased array radar can Donald Cook allow the ship’s galley staff to prepare three hot
track hundreds of different meals a day, with a choice of dishes, for the crew of more
targets simultaneously. than 330 officers and enlisted men and women.