A-gangs

A form of A-gang — Auxiliary division onboard a ship or submarine. Responsible for sanitary, heating/AC, emergency diesels, hydraulics, high pressure air, low pressure air, oxygen generating equipment, potable water, hatch maintenance, and assorted systems.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of A-gang
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