This counteraction makes the ship more stable which is vital for safe helicopter operations and improved seakeeping. The torque developed by each engine is transmitted via reduction gear through the main propulsion shafting to power each propeller. Vital systems such as the ships MDE's and electrical generators are controlled from this space. The console will be redesigned and modernized with improved computer-graphic interfaces in 2000. Each stateroom contains 2 racks and desk and locker space for their occupants.
Chiefs enjoy their own mess, which also serves as a lounge. . .
While underway this is a central point for crew's morale activities, and of course movie nights. The Main Passageway runs fore and aft, nearly the entire length of the ship. It provides access to vital areas onboard the ship such as the ships office, Bosn's hole, crews berthing, damage control central, repair locker 2, mess deck, and chiefs mess. Junior officers share two-person staterooms, while the Commanding Officer, Executive Office, Operations Officer, and Engineer Officer have their own staterooms. The junior officer staterooms contain two racks, desk and locker space.