Cross-training

Cross-training is important for Navy cooks. As the culinary specialists learn to function in different platforms, each with its unique arrangement of equipment in the galley, they exchange of ideas and learn a fresh approach to nourishing their respective crews.

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2011) -- Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Leo Miranda, right, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), assists in galley operation aboard USS Germantown (LSD 42). Harpers Ferry and Germantown are exchanging some of their crew for cross-deck training on ship's familiarization as a preparation for a scheduled hull swap.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo C. Aquino.