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6 Burke-class: fleet-friendly 30 Virtual shipdriving 8 Future missile defense 32 1 st classes have the ,conn 10 Tomahawks on target, on time 34 The struggle to earn ESWS 12 USS Port Royal (CG 73) 36 Aegis Training Center respondsto fleet 14 Marines ... Forward from the sea 37 First women undergo Aegis training 18 USS Wasp (LHD 1) 38 Reserve ships exercise in Atlantic 20 Enlisted skippers 40 Prep0 ships pack punch 21 Precom duty-the right stuff 42 SWOS instructors excel 26 Sustain gives ships alift 44 Haze gray and fightingfit 46 On the surface- Who’s who’!

2 CHARTHOUSE 48 SHIPMATES On the Covers

Front cower: USS Deyo (DD 989) and other battle group ships followed in the wakeUSS of George Washington (CVN 73) as they returnedto Norfolk earlier this year. (Photoby PHI (AW) Troy D. Summers) Back cower: 1994 Sailors of the Year. (Photos by PHC(AW) Joseph Dorey andPHI Dolores L. Anglin)

Correction: The Navy celebrated 21its 9th birthday vice its21 8th as writ- ten in the October magazine. ed. I Cha~house

2 ALL HANDS Hispar ,,- . Asinn-1ent to increase Islander a Americt a Islander VADM Skip Bowman them aswe Specific details of the ac 1 pull out of the planwill be annc:ed - For the Record drawdown. By way of introduction, I’m proud We are to report as your head cheerleader - continuing a officially your new Chief of Naval Per- sonnel - “your” Chief of Naval Person- nel, because my job is to be your ad- vocate,yourspokesman in initiatibes. Despite a budget that has Washington,D.C. decreased overall for the past three I have met many of you during visitsyears, spending on housing andMWR to Norfolk, San Francisco and San Di- facilities has increased. ego, and I expect to meet more of you We also have a PRTprogram that’s during upcoming trips. “user friendly” - that captures the Please remember these points - concept of physical fitness for life. It The Bureau of Naval Personnel (BU- is a program to keep people healthy PERS) is back in the business of ca- and fit. Don’t worry about tape mea- reer planning, retention and just plain sures - worry about your health in- cheerleading for our Navy team. We’vestead. been keeping you very well informed In the areas of equal opportunity about the drawdown during the past and wiping out sexual harassment, no few years, and thanks to the farsight- one should have to worry about any- ed efforts of former Navy leadership, thing other than doing hisor her best we are more than halfway through the job. Any work place that doesn’t al- drawdown today - about 62 percent low that to happen must change. And to be exact! we’re working to incorporate a “zero With the difficult part in our wake, tolerance” for discrimination of any we need to focus on the future. And kind. The good news is that the re- we intend to do just that. We will be sults of the latest Navy equal oppor- talking to you more about career ben- tunity and sexual harassment survey efits. We will be discussing the career show that it is on the decline, across opportunities in the Navy today. And all pay grades. we will be asking you to “Stay Navy.” I’ve shared with many of you what We will make your detailers more I told the BUPERS teamthe first week accessible and they will talkto you as I was CNP. We discussed taking out early as possible about opportunities. our dictionaries, going to the word We will have allthe information at your “no” and overwriting it with “yes.” We disposal so you can make the correct can’t eliminate the word, but we can career choices, ones that mean stay- change the way we answer questions. ing in the Navy. I reminded the BUPERS team that We have lots to offer. There’stuition saying “yes” will be our first response, assistance to help you complete an un-even if it means bending a rule. dergraduate or graduate degree. We I asked them to delete “they” and sfessional articles and interv‘iews are looking for people to apply for the put “we” in its place. Go to the word vvlth national and Navy leaders. Seaman to Admiral Program, BOOST “team” and highlightit. For we are the For more information on SNA, call and other officer programsif you would Navy team. We are your teammates their toll-free number, (800) Navy SNA. like that challenge. in Washington. So when you need a Promotions and advancementsare teammate’s help, let us know how we on the rebound. We want to continue can assist.

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Fleet-friendly Story by JO1 Ray Mooney he Arleigh Burke class destroyer looks mean. With its raked mast and radar- Treflecting superstructure, the Burke class will be the fleet’s work- horse well into the next century. But a ship doesn’t get by on looks alone. It’s the crew and what’s inside the ship that determine its warfighting ability, If user-friendly technology is a bench- mark for a ship’s effectiveness, the Burke class promises to be the most potent surface warfare platform ever built. “I think what separates this ship from other ships would be the diagnostic ability,” said Interior Communi- cations Electrician 2nd Class Shawn J. Calderon, from Huntington Beach, Calif. In other words, if something goes wrong among the myriad electronic components, it’s not tough to find the problem. An electronic diagnostic sweep provides a fault code that points out the missing link. “Then you swap out the lowest replaceable unit, the fault clears and you go on your way,” Calderon said. “It’s designed so anybody with general knowledge can find a fault with the diagnostics.” In the central control station (CCS), where engineers keep an eye on various ship’s systems, the high-tech design of USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) shows its face again. “From the damage control console you can monitor firemain pressure and fire pumps throughout the ship,” said Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechani- cal) 2nd Class Roland R. Ransaw, from Cleveland. “It also acts as a fire IC2 Shawn J. Calderon, from Huntington Beach, Calif., replaces a circuit cardon finder. You have sensors located the data multiplex system (DMS) aboard USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53). The throughout the ship and ata certain DMS allows remote monitoring of fire and flooding alarms throughout the ship.

6 ALL HANDS k OS3 Gabriel L. Trofort, from Miami, monitors the surface picture on the bright bridge display watch. He is in contact with surface lookouts who provide visual confirmation of contacts on his screen.

A GSMP Roland R. Ransaw, from Cleveland, tests a fuel sample for sediment and free water aboard John Paul Jones. State-of-the-art equipment does the job fast and efficiently, allowing the ship’s oil lab to monitor and maintainstrict fuel standards.

temperature an alarm goes off on the damage control console (DCC). The DCC watch then sends out an investigator to make a report.” In the combat information center, the latest technology provides operations specialists (OS) with opportunities some other ships can’t provide. “The major difference in this ship is it’s more electronically capable,” said Operations Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel L. Trofort, from Miami. “A lot of things an OS would be required to do manually on other ships are computer- ized here. For instance, on a frigate, if someone saw a contact and wanted a closest point of approach, an OS would have to plot bearing and range and figure it out manually. Here, I just hit four buttons and I’ve got it.” Obviously, different ratings judge different systems as the most important. Some say diagnostics, some say sensors. But regardless of the argu- ment, it’s apparent the Arleigh Burke- class in general, and John Paul Jones in particular, are leading the way into the next century of surface warfare. Mooney is a San Diego-based photojournalist for All Hands.

NOVEMBER 1994

1 Theater Ballistic Missile

Story by LTJG Dean Barsaleau

he carrier battle group Computers quickly determine the remaining Scud. A brilliant ex- patrols the international Cape St, George is in optimum fir- plosion illuminates the nightas the watersbordering the ing position, and seconds later a Patriots find their mark. enemy coastline,alert for stream of SM-2 standardmissiles signsT of hostile activity. Air Force launch from its vertical launching Barsaleau is PA0 aboard USS Cape St. George (CG 77). AWACS andNavy E-2C Hawkeye system. One by one, the Scuds aircraft watch theskies overhead are intercepted, but one last mis- while theAegis cruisers USS Cape sile penetrates the layered de- St. George (CG 71) and USS An- fense and heads towards US. zio (CG 68) aggressively search troops making an opposed land- the horizon with their powerful ra-ing. dars. U.S. Army Patriot missile The Aegis cruisers, now out- batteries stand poised on nearby side their missile engagement en- allied soil. Suddenly, a new track appears Patriot battery ashore. Multi- on USS Kidd’s (DD 993) radar ple Patriot missiles flash screens as the AWACS sensor skyward to intercept operators report “Vampire. Vam- pire, bearing 070, probable Scud I”nissile launches!’’ Radar displays on Anzio and Cape St. Georgelight up with the new tracks. Less than a second later, all ships share the same radar picture and track data. Instead of independently engaging the in- bound missiles, the ships share sensor data to collaborate on the engagement. Enemy jamming has little effect, and the battle grouppreparesen-tle to * gage the targets. the gage + + / + 8 8 8 0 0 0 0

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NOVEMBER 1994 9 on time, Forward: on target Story by JO1 Ray Mooney ombers. The word stirs visions of700 miles and provides first-strike capabili- follow the terrain until it reaches its pro- aircraft in flight, their bellies and ty. “The targets we hit are over the horizon,”grammed target. Operations specialists wings heavy with weapons, their explained Fire Controlman 2nd Class (SW) maintain a data base and surface picture targets doomed to crumble un- Rodney A. Dowdy, also stationed on board that allow the shipto track surface contacts.

-I-.. - I- -2 ~ “4 I. ~ uerB a uarraye or explosions ana we. Lake Champlain. “We’re talking about tar- This lets the fire controlmen avoid other ships These days, however, that air assault maygets that we don’t see at all.” when planning the missile’s over -water flight not come from bombers at all. It is just as This range allows ships at sea to ease path . likely to come from a cruiser, submarine or the way for more traditional bombers. “We “The missile guidance system is so ac- destroyer equipped with the Tomahawk work in coordination with the battle group,” curate that it exceeded all expectations dur- weapons system. said Dowdy, a San Diego native. “Normally ing the Gulf War,” Linn said. “We would send “Traditionally, cruisers and destroyers the cruisers and destroyers clear a path for a certain number of missiles at one target, were usedto escort carriers,” said Fire Con-the air strike. Then we take out the surface-figuring it would take many to destroy it. Well, trolman 2nd Class Duane H. Linn, stationed to-air missiles that could destroy our air at- the Tomahawks were so accurate that they aboard USS Lake Champlain (CG 57). “And tack, which saves the lives of American pi- were hitting the same spot over and over if they were at sea without a carrier, the en- lots.” again.” emy ashore really didn’t have much to fear. Computers on board the missile allow it It’s a dimension traditionally leftto those Now with Tomahawks, we have the capa- to reach its target, according to Linn, an bombers sailing through blue sky, but now bility to reach out and touch someone, car- Omaha, Neb., native. Fire controlmen on shared by those sailing through blue water,$ rier or no carrier.” board the ship plan the over-water flight of The RGM-109, the missile used with the the missile. When it reaches land, maps in- Mooney is a San Diego-based photojour- Tomahawk system, has a range of more thanstalled in the missile’s computer allow it to nalist for All Hands.

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ssault Craft Unit 4 4 LCACs and HUMVEEs jamthe well deck of Fort McHenry,

4 LCPL Marty G. Hinderliter, from San Dimas, Calif., cleans his weapon on boardFort McHenry.

I A An LCAC from Assault Craft Unit 5, sta- r tioned at Camp Pendleton, Calif., approaches Fort McHenry for loading into the well deck.

4 The LCACs of Assault Unit5 deposit Marines on the beach near Camp Pendleton during amphibious assault exercises.

NOVEMBER 1994 * (Front to back) BM3 James A. Gibson, from Lufkin, Texas, SN Andrew E. Frank, from New Lenox, Ill., and SN Walt Farrell, from Houston, man a hose during flight operations on boardFort McHenv.

They coordinate ballasting, deballasting, launchingid recov- the helos as they come and go. He anda couple dozen ery during Condition 1A (amphibious operations). others work on the flight deck refueling,chocking, chaining, The ship’s well deck, where LCACs are berthed, is and loading and unloading the helos. flooded to allow access to and from the sea. In ballast Every crew member has collateral dutiesto go along control, engineers flood ballast tanks to lower the ship’s with primary duties, but flight quarters and amphibious stern. The stern gate control raises and lowers the huge operations take precedence. “Our primary mission isto get door allowing sea water into the well deck, while signal- the Marines to the beach,” Guthrie said. “That mission men maintain visual contact with the assault craft to signal come first above everything else.” departure and arrival. The passengers appreciate that. Orchestrated efforts fromthe bridge all the way down to “Without the Navy, we really don’t get from Point A to the valve rooms serving the ballast tanks allow amphibious Point B,” said Cpl. Paul J. Swartzfager, stationed with assault craft, loaded with Marines and gear, to hit the Weapons Company 14 at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The beach and return to a safe haven. Yorktown, Va., native agreed with the taxi service analogy, The LCAC’s primary mission is transporting equipment, but stressed the relationship between the services is more according to Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Keith A. important than that. “They get us where we needto be, Guthrie, a landing signalman aboard Fort McHenry. “The and they get us out of there in one piece.We couldn’t helos come in, land and takeup to 36 Marines at a time to accomplish our mission without them.” the beach.” ,” Guthrie, from Omaha, Neb., stays invisual contact with Mooney is a San Diego-based photojournalist for All Hands.

16 ALL HANDS A Marines on board Fort McHen- ry wait for an amphibious assault exercise to get under way.

4 An SH-53 helicopter loads up Marines on board Fort McHenry during a pre-deployment exercise. The Marines will be dropped off at nearby San Clemente Island n support of an amphibious dssault.

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1. AH-1 COBRA Utility or attack helicopter. As attack craft, it is armed with missiles, rockets, cannons and machine guns. Used against tanks and helicopters, and for troop support. Has tandem seating, one in front andoni in back.

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t’s not every day that you meet a skipper wearing chief’s anchors, or even dungarees. But in the fleet today, there This LCAC, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, Little Creek, Iare petty officers and chief petty officers who are, for all Va., transfers tanks during a training evolution. intents and purposes, the captains of theirown boats. The skippers of tug boats, LCACs (air cushion landing craft) place for someone who lacks self-confidence. Our decisions and LCUs (landing craft, utility) are enlisted personnel. Boat- have to be right, because a wrong decision can result dam- in swain’s mates, operations specialists, quartermasters, gas age to the craft or injuries to the crew,” said the Detroit na- turbine system technicians and enginemen are ratings in tive. which senior enlisted Sailors command their own craft. It’s not easy becoming the skipper of a craft. Each has its Take Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Monica Willets. She’s own unique set of qualifications and training situations. On been qualifiedas a tugmaster since early 1993 and works for top of that, potential tug and craft masters must exhibit the port operations at Naval Base Norfolk. leadership qualities required forthe job. “Being a tugmaster is challenging,” saidthe Richmond, Va., “First you must know howto lead people,” explained Glenn. native. “Although I’m basically the ‘captain,’ I never forget the “If you can’t do that, you’re not going to manage your craft responsibility that comes with the job. I’m constantly on my and its crew effectively.You have to know the boat’s mission toes. If something goes wrong, I’m the one who ultimately and its capabilities andevery aspect of how it works.” answers for it.” The responsibility that comes withcommand is not some- Willets, who commands a crew of 11 Sailors, said the job thing craftmasters and tugmasters can affordto take lightly, is definitely not dull. “It’s not the same old thing every day,” according to Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician she said. “You’re constantly learning on the job.” (SW) Mark Allen,an LCAC craftmaster with Assault Craft Unit BMC Tommy Glenn, an LCU craftmaster with tug experi- 4 at Little Creek. ence, echoed Willets’ sentiments.“You haveto keep an open But ask a craft or tugmaster what’s the most satisfying mind,” said Glenn, who is assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2, thing about command and you’re liable to get a variety of Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. answers. “Be willing to learn from everything you do. This is not a “Completing the mission,” said Allen, a Monroe, Mich., native. “Allthe rest is fun and games as asfar I’m concerned. What I’m paid to do is get material and people fromthe ship, over the horizon, to the beach. That’s what gives me the most pride and satisfaction.” A

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* DC2 John Brooks, of Oak Forest, Ill., monitors the . damagecontrol console in the ship’s central control station, the nerve center of engineering.

place. The ship and crew undergoan intensive inspection we had to look out for each other...that we had to work as a and certification process which includes the Operational team to get McCain out of the yards andinto the fleet.” Propulsion Plant Exam (OPPE), andthe Light-off Exam Teamwork aboard McCain goes beyond routine military (LOE). When these anda million other tricky steps are requirements. The crew is a team on and off-duty, whether taken, the crew takes its shipto sea for a series of intense at sea or ashore. When one crewman’s fatherdied, his sea trials that not only test their skills,but also the construc- shipmates got up in the middle of the night and went rack tion of the ship. Add moving on board andthe commission- to rack collecting money to send the Sailor home. He was ing ceremony to this schedule and it’snot surprising to soon on his way. discover precom duty alsoleaves little time for liberty. McCain is named after JohnS. McCain and his son Sailors, sometimes knowingly and sometimes blindly, John, Jr., both of whom roseto the rank of four-star volunteer for precom duty because, in the end, bringing a admiral. Their careers spannedthe years from 1902 to ship to life is a reward no other job can offer. There are 1972, covering four wars and numerousconflicts. Their training opportunitiesavailable nowhere else inthe fleet. conduct set the standard for courage and integrity. There’s the chance to work with brand new high-tech gear Another McCain, former Navy captain and grandson of like the Aegis weapons system aboardMcCain, only the the senior McCain, now-US. Senator from Arizona, JohnS. sixth Arleigh Burke-class destroyer everbuilt. Finally, there McCain, upheld thelong-standing family tradition of service. are the friendships that will last a lifetime. Precom crews are He also spent 5 1/2 years as a POW in North Vietnam. close for the same reason thetwo people who shareda “We all realize we have a lot to live up to here,” said foxhole in Operation DesertStorm are close. They depend Electronics Technician1 st Class (SW) Jeffrey Hillman of on one anotherto get the job done. Almont, Mich. “I think the proud tradition and history of the “It’s great to see 300 of us come together so smoothly,” McCains really hit us during the commissioning ceremony.” said Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Theodore One of the reasons the McCains wereso well-respected Vallejo of Seattle. “We’ve learned from this experience that by their Sailors was that they caredabout their people and

22 4 McCain crew members conduct animport fire drill during the ship’s Light-offExam prior to departure for Pearl Harbor.

SK2 Carl Johnson, of Huger, S.C., verifies supply data for a fire axe before forwardingit to the proper division.

v EN1 (SW) Gregory Jackson, of Sumter, S.C., (right), and FN Jose Rivera of Brooklyn, N.Y., conduct a potable water test in Auxiliary Machin- ery Room 1 aboard McCain.

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weren’t afraid to show it. That trait lives on today within the chain of command on board their namesake. “This crew may work many long hours,but the CO and X0 are taking care of the things that matter most to the crew,” said Master Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) (SW) Victor Bennett, the ship’scommand master chief. “The crew needs to be free to build the ship - not having to worry about getting their families movedto our new home port in Hawaii,” said the Great Falls, Mont. native. Knowing the only wayto keep the long distance move and related issues from becominga problem, the CO and X0 sent a three-man detachment to Pearl Harbor to lend assistance to I NOVEMBER 1994 23 OPERATIONS I I

I * SN Kelly Stanton of Salt Lake City dons an OBA face piece during the in-port fire drill for LOE.

> > McCain’s commissioning ceremony July 2,1994, at Bath Iron Works inMaine. Photo by PH1 Galen Walker.

newly arriving family members. The Sailorspicked the This is a frequent occurrence on new ships since manyof families up at the airport, monitored theirinbound housing the crew members finish their designated seatour prior to shipments andsettled them into their homes. the ship’s first deployment. It canbe frustrating for those “The ship basicallydid everything for the move,’’ said who worked so hard getting the ship ready for fleet service. Storekeeper 2nd Class Carl Johnson, whose wife moved Nevertheless, they still feel intensepride and ownership in from his previous duty station in Indian Head,Md., to Pearl their ship. Harbor. “The CO, XO, CMC and ombudsmen werevery “This is definitely ourship,” said LT Ted Sommers of helpful in getting us housing and getting our household Pittsford, N.Y., the ship’s fire control officer. “And the tone goods moved over there,” said the Huger, S.C., native. we have set for the ship will bewith it throughout its life in Getting the families settled in Hawaii beforethe ship the fleet. A ship takes onthe personality of its precom arrived was important so the crew could be welcomed to its crew.” new home. Whenthe ship left Maine in Julyit was headed A surprising number ofMcCain Sailors are second- and to Hawaii via a circuitous route that took it to Yorktown, Va., even third-time plankowners. A few Sailors even precom- (for weapons onload), Panama, Mexico and San Diego missioned the first Aegis destroyer, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG before reachingPearl Harbor in late September. Aftertwo 51). Because of their extensive knowledge of the relatively months at sea, McCain’s crew memberswere ready to new classof ship, theyare sought out by other crew spend some time with their families, although itwould be members. short lived at best. “Since we know this platform so well, everyone wants The coming months aboard McCain will be extremely our opinion abouthow to do this or that,” said GSM2(SW) demanding. The crew hopes to push through sea trials and Kevin Wilson, one of the handful ofArleigh Burke plankown- pre-deployment work-ups so they can deploy togetheras ers aboard McCain. “They want to know if, based on our an intact unit rather than shipping outwith a fresh crew. experience, thereare better ways to do things, to see if we

24 ALL HANDS Construction startdate - Nov. 4,1990 Keel laid - Sept. 3,1991 Launched - Sept. 26,1992 Sea Trial Alpha - December 1993 Sea Trial Bravo - March 24,1994 Sea Trail Charlie - April 26, 1994 Delivery date- May 27,1994 Commissioned - July 2, 1994 Sail away - July 26, 1994 I

can improve,” said the Brooklyn,N.Y., native. There’s mixed reaction from the crew when asked if they would take another precommissioning assignment.For some, once is enough. They admit it’s hard on the family and on themselves, but the rewards of experiencing a genuine and lasting sense of accomplishment are undeni- able. “Nothing was easy about this tour, but luckily we have the best chain of command I’ve ever seen,” said Engineman 1st Class (SW) Greg Jackson of Sumter, S.C. “I promised my wife I’d go to shore duty after this tour, but if I could get another chain of command like the one here,I’d precom another ship in a heartbeat.” & I

Navaroli is a photojournalist for All Hands.

A SR Brian Phillips of Hephzibah, Ga., polishes the plaque from the originalMcCain (DL 3, later DDG 36) which was donated to the newMcCain.

NOVEMBER 1994 25 IOPERATIONS Business as usual Sustain leaves cruiser higb and dry

Story by ET1 Steven Cumbededge, photos by LT John Albright Long before the sun comes up, the word is passed over Aegis cruiser for repair. Docking Officer LT Norman Grego- the 1MC: “Man all docking stations!” ry, of Chesapeake, Va., and Dockmaster Senior Chief The expected flurry of action doesn’t come - most Engineman Carl Palmer, of Custer, S.D., pulled out the personnel, many of whom are old hands at this, have cruiser’s blueprints. They laid out a plan covering the build already headed toward the Navy floating dry dock Sustain - where each keel block would go and how high each (AFDM 7). The crew eagerly awaits the arrival of its first had to be - and how the side blocks would be built to Aegis-class cruiser, USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51). keep Gates steady while it was in the dock. While many observers watch dry docking unfold with Because each ship is different, the blocks must be interest, it’s business as usual for the crew of Sustain, custom-built for each job. This build was particularly located at Naval Base Norfolk. challenging because the custom-built blocks had to be When it was decided Gates needed repairs, questions constructed and placed in a week’s time due to a frigate arose as to who would do the job. Should it be a civilian leaving Sustain only seven short days before Gates’ arrival. shipyard or the Navy? Because of the size and height of At the end of those seven days, Flowers ordered the Aegis-class cruisers, the question was, “Could Sustain, the largest floating drydock the Navy has on the East Coast, handle the job?” Preparations to receive Gates started weeks before its arrival when CDR Donald Flowers, of Chicago, Sustain’s commanding officer, got word the dry dock could be tasked with raising the

+ Sustain prepares to ballast down prior to sunrise. Custom built keel and side blocks line the inside of the dry dock.

26 ALL HANDS A Sustain cradles Thomas S. Gates in Notfolk.

4 Sailors from Sustain heave lines over to Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) in preparation to pass firemain hoses.

NOVEMBER 1994 4 Sustain sailors wait to enter the dock basin as the drydock ballasts up.

Once Gates was fully insideand centered, word was passed to begin deballastingthe dry dock. When the cruiser was afoot above the keel blocks, deballasting was secured andthe divers were orderedinto the water. Their job was to ensure the blocks were placed correctly and there wereno obstructions between the ship and the blocks. This is the longest part of any dry docking. The divers mustdouble-check the centering ofthe ship. Once Gates was sitting hard on the blocks, the divers ensured it wastouching on all the blocks. The divers reported all was well. Deballasting continued and it wastime to raise Gates completely out ofthe water. While the divers checked more than 350 points on the keel and side blocks, Sustain’s engineers hooked up shore power lines, firemain water, fresh waterand waste removal linesto Gates. While the cruiser is in Sustain, Gates will be supplied all necessary services. Completing the dry-docking is an impressiveopera- tion that takes about two hours. AsGates was lifted from the water, line handlers removedthe lines and trolley wires andstowed them away. Once all of the equipment had been stowed, Sus- tain’s crew enteredthe dock basin to wash down the silt that accumulated duringthe docking process. “Once we get to this point, it’s a relief,” said Seaman Amanda McGuyer, a native of Evansville, Ind. “Afterthe dock submerged. The crewopened valves and in about 20 stress of the day and the boredom of waiting forthe minutes, the dock submerged. divers to get done, youknow that when the washdown At 7:45 a.m., Gates slowly approached Sustain. Tug- is finished, so is the day.” boats positioned the cruiser approximately8 feet from the Thirteen hours afterthe docking began, Gates sat bow of the dry dock, and slowly eased itover the sub- high and dry. The challenge ofdry-docking an Aegis merged keel blocks. As Gates crossed Sustain’s bow, cruiser was met, and Sustain’s crew once again proved control of the cruiser passed to the dry dock’s docking that meeting new challenges is business as usual.& officer. The order was givento take up slack on the in-haul line. While the tugs kept the ship centered in the dock, Cumberledge is assigned to Sustain. Albright is the executive additional lines and hand trolley lines were used to center officer of Sustain. the cruiser in the dry dock. When the ship was approximately50 feet into the dock the command was given to “hold all lines.” Gates had to be precisely centered so the screws cleared the keel blocks. Palmer went from trolley to trolley, marking the lines to ensure that center was maintained. “The captain sayswe have to maintain center within two feet,” Palmer said. “Don’t let this line go more than a foot either way.”

28 Sustain STATISTICS Vessel type: Auxiliary floating drydock - medium. Constructed: 1945. Overall length: 622 ft. Width (inside drywalls):96 ft. Overall height: 57 ft., 4 in. Weight: 7,880 tons. Certified lift capacity: 13,500 tons.

Sustain will celebrate 50 years of service in January 1995. C

I“ It’s real or is it.7 Story by JOC Steve... Orr and JO1 Ray Mooney hip handling is best learned on the bridge of a ship. Butif aspect of real ship handling. All the elements interact andcomput- you don’t have a ship handy, virtual reality provides the ers control the images projected on screens surrounding the S next best thing. bridge. State-of-the-art technology now makesit possible for bridge “You don’t need to make exceptions for anything,” said team members to navigate the narrow channelsof Pearl Harbor or Gunner’s Mate (Missiles)1 st Class (SW) Randy L. Wallingford, from practice flyingan LCAC onto a hostile beach. Simulators in San San Diego, stationed aboardUSS Chosin (CG 65).“It’s exactly like Diego and Norfolk provide realistic, cost-effective training that until getting under way. The commands are the same, the response recently, only aviators had accessto. times are the same. Everything was very accurate.” Data bases provide geographic landmarks, currents, winds, The same level of accuracy is found in LCAC trainers at Naval weather elements, visibility, sound and just about every other Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., and Naval Amphibious Base

v_ I. 1 *, Coronado, Calif. , “Thetrainer isdesigned for an LCAC’s starboard cabin crew - the craftmaster, navigator and engineer,” saidLT Michael Evans, division officer for the full mission trainer(FMT) at Little Creek. “We also use it to train LCAC detachment officers-in-charge, to familiarize them with how things work.” The cost savingsof using the simulator are a major advantage in today’s budget-conscious environment. A Mock-ups of a standardship’s bridge and a ship’s “To fly a real LCAC for an hourcosts approximately $3,300 in external bridge wingare part of the suites available in fuel and maintenance,” said Evans. “That doesn’t even include the Norfolk and San Diego. The hydrodynamics of27 different cost of getting a ship under wayif the training requiresit. To use classes of Navy ships add realismto the lesson. the simulator, the cost is only around$300 per hour.” Each ship has a different underwater body and performs Orr is photojournalist assigned to Fleet Support Detachment, differently according to the size of the propeller, therudders I Norfolk, and Mooney is aSan Diego’based photojournalist for and the appendages beneath the ship- aspects accounted for in the hydrodynamics computerprogram. RAINING I

“Stand by for shot lines” Sailors Story by JO1 Ray Mooney break new Underway replenishment (UNREP) is an integral part of the Navy’s mission. Without the ability to transfer food, fuel and firepow- ground on er, our ships would be in and out of port constantly, seriously affecting their abilityto sustain a the bridge fight. Perhaps in an effortto salute Story and photo by JO1 Ray Mooney those supply ships that provide their sustenance, or maybe as he bridge is a place for discipline. just a snappy conclusionto the touchy operation thatis UNREP, It is where talent and training Navy ships have established the Tcome together to ensure the tradition of breakaway songs. As safety of the ship and its crew. the two ships part, or breakaway, On board John Young(DD 973), a song blares from the receiving USS ship’s speaker system. Whatever the beginnings of this practice, the tradition is now bound in the annals of Navy folklore. Some ships have songs “If we’re going to do they feel represent their work ethic, others choose a different this, we’re going to And that isn’teasy, especially when tune each time. Through time you’re challenging tradition. “I believe ships have piggybacked personal touches on existing tradition. have to prove that we they are a little tougher on us because Some ships unfurl their battle we are enlisted,” said ET1 (SW) Gary ensign at breakaway or have the can do it.” L. Gray, stationed aboardJohn Young. conning officer don a funny hat. “If we’re going to dothis, we’re going Some supply ships pass along - ETI(SW) Gary 1. Gray mementos to their customers as to have to prove that we can doit.” He part of their UNREP routine. also stands watch as conning officer Here are a few of the mottos, and has finished80 percent of his OOD nicknames and breakaway routines practiced throughout the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) and underway quals. fleet. dozens of other ships throughout the Navy, enlisted Sailors are breaking shipmate on John Young USS Anfiefam (CG 54) - Song selected based on replenishment ground by standing watches on the agrees that getting signatures ship. UNREP trademark is bolo bridge - not at the status board or A on the OOD PQS istough, but toss rather than shot line gun for the helm, but as conning officer and that it’s understandable. “It doesn’t the forward line. USS Arkansas (CGN 41) - officer of the deck (OOD). bother me at all that they’re tougher Theme from “Raiders of the Lost “As the Navy changes, attitudes are on us,” said Disbursing Clerk1 st Class Ark.” Flies Arkansas state flag. changing,” said ElectronicsTechnician (SW) Paul T. Golden, from Guernsey, Conning officer wears red Wyo. “I remember where I’m from ... a Arkansas Razorback hat (resem- 1st Class (SW) Timothy S. Hartwell, a bles a razorback) with a large“A qualified conning officer aboard John supply rating - and I’ve got a lot to on both sides. Paul Jones. The Marion, Ill,, native has learn. Inthe end, it will make us better USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - also completed better thantwo-thirds OODs.” Motto is “Fast and Feared.” USS Aubrey fifch (FFG 34) - of the personnel qualifications stan- Quartermaster 2nd Class (SW) Ste- Passes along a “ship’s bullet,” an dards (PQS) for OOD underway.“As the fan E. Lamberski, stationed on John engraved ClWS shell. Motto - “On Navy gets smaller, you’ll have to qualify PaulJones, isnearly OOD qualified Station, On Time, Fully Mission Capable.” in more than just your own rate.” and admits it’s an easier transition for

32 ALL HANDS USS Avenger (MCM 1) - 4 ET1 (SW) Timothy S. Hartwell,from Avenger is currently working with Marion, Ill., stands watch as conning Marvel Comics (Ironman)to officer on the bridge of San Diego-based develop a ship’s motto based on USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53). He has “Wooden Ships, Iron Men.” been on the bridge watchbill since June USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) - and has completed about 70 percent of his “Rawhide.” qualifications for officer of the deck under USS Bristol County (LST 1198) way. The helmsman is SN David M. Boman, - “Sweet Home Alabama.” USS Butte (AE 27) - “Fanfare someone familiar with bridge opera- for the Common Man” by Aaron tions. “It’s pretty mind-boggling, the Copland. AKA. the “Silver Bullet amount of information you have to Express.” Motto- “We Keep the Guns Loaded.” know,” explained Hartwell. “If you’re USS Camden (AOE 2) - ”Baby under way in a tactical or maneuver- Elephant Walk” by Henry Mancini. ing situation, you haveto be the eyes Occasionally deviates from standard and plays goodold and ears of the ship. Your senses American rock and roll. Displays have to be piqued. You have to be sign on signal bridge that reads, able to answer any question thecap- “You are the -th trader along- tain might ask and handle any situa- side.” USS Cayuga (LST 11 86)- ”Di tion.” Qeella Pira” fromII Tmvatore. “The chain ofcommand goes from USS Comb de Gfasse (DO 974) the CO to you as an OOD,” Lamber- - “Theme From Patton.” Passes a bottle of wine to UNREP ship that ski added. “If you’re not up to that is “bottled exclusively for DD974” challenge, don’t even try it.” under the label “Count’s Choice.” Ship’s mascot - the Energizer him than for somebody unfamiliar with he challenge is different from Bunny. bridge operations. “As a QM you end up USS Dubugue (LPD 8)- “Bad ship to ship and from rating to training a lot of the junior officers who are to the Bone” by George rating, accordingto these future Thorogood and the Destroyers. standing conning officer and OOD,” he T USS Duluth (LPD 6) - Different OODs. Some divisionscan’t spare se- said. “For me it seemed like a natural pro- each time, crew suggestions. nior personnel to stand watches on USS Elliot (DD 967)- Different the bridge. Others can. Whichever each time, chosen by the “bull” way it works, thechallenge for an en- ensign. “After all, it’s not USS Essex (LHD 2) - “Little listed Sailor is a formidable one. Deuce Coupe” by the Beach “It’s not just prestigious,” Hartwell Boys. every day you see a said. “It’s a lot of hard work.If I was in USS Flint (AE 32) - Crew member picks different song each white hat on the my division, I would be standing a time. AKA: the “Silver Bullet.” For four-hour watch every three days. Upfirst-time customers, the ship here sometimes it’s four hours on, provides a six-packof silver bridge with a pair of bullets (sodas) bearing a remark- eight off. It’s a big responsibility.” able resemblanceto Coors Lite binoculars around Hartwell said there was some sur- Silver Bullet logo. prise and a little reluctance among USShis Gettysburg (CG 64)- peers when he first started working Motto - “Deeds not Words.” his neck giving orl USS Guardian (MCM 5) - on his OOD qual. “After all, it’s not ”Whipping Post” by the Allman ders.”ETl(SW) every day you seea white hat on the Brothers. bridge with a pair of binoculars USS Harry W. Hill (DD 986)- “Born To Be Wild.” Timothy So Hartwell around his neck, giving orders.” & USS /n@tam(FFG 61) - Different each time, weekly division in the spotlight makes the gression. You’re training them, why not choice. Displays battle ensign actually stand the watch yourself?” during breakaway, same size as Mooney is a San Diego-based photojournalist used by aircraft carriers. But the job isn’t easy, not even for for All Hands. Continued on Page34 NOVEMBER 1994 33 USS JwEtf (FFG 33) - NO traditional song. They have a urder Board. It sounds threatening, breakaway band, the Black Cats, and it can be. The term is slang for a that plays on the 02-level forward Mpre-examination board. In this case or the flight deck .aft during it’s a board for Enlisted Surface WarfareSpe- breakaway. Replenishment rig Murder cialist qualifications. and linehandler personnel, at UNREP’s end, conduct crisp line ESWS pre-boards are designed to take the abreast bow, in the fashion of a worry and anticipation outof the actual exam- wave, to the departing ship, ination boards. “The board’s like a mock fo- followed by hand waves. USS JohnA. Moore (FFG 19) - rum, where questions covering areas suchas Different each time, chosen by damage control, navigation, weapons systems ”George” ensign, then reviewed and safety are asked,” said Gunner’s Mate by the “bull” ensign, navigator, (Guns) 1st Class (SW) Michael Guyer,stationed PA0 and XO. on board USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). USS John L. Hall (FFG 32)- “Johnny Be Good” by Chuck “It’s available to help a candidate prepare. Berry. By participating in a mock board, a candidate USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) candiscover weaknesses as well as - Uses selections from “Victory at Sea.” strengths,” said the native of Saugerties, N.Y. USS Juneau (LPD 10) - “North “My feeling is most people do a lot of their to Alaska” by Johnny Horton. work just by completing theirESWS books and USS Kiska (AE 35) - “North to Alaska.” by Johnny Horton. getting all their signatures,” explained Guyer, Trademark is “Pumping Iron.” who earned his ESWSpin on his second ship, Laboon (PCU) - AKA: the USS Pharris (FF 1094). “The idea behind my “Fearless Fifty-eight.” Laboon’s motto is “Without Fear.” pre-board is not to turn Sailors into specific USS LaSdle (AGF 3)- AKA: department watch officers. I just want to know “Great White Ghost of the Arabian Coast.” During a recent shipyard GMG1 (SW) Michael Guyer leads the pre- visit, LaSalle was painted haze examination board as they question potential grey and is looking for a new candidates on board USS Mount Whitney nickname. (LCC 20). USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG 23)- “Rawhide” by the Blues Brothers. Flies ship’s flag, a Marine Corps bulldog for “Chesty” Puller, at breakaway. USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) - “Born to be Wild” by Steppen- wolf. Passes the ship’s “Dessert du Jour” to UNREP ship, usually brownies or chocolate chip cookies. Motto - “Move Swiftly and Strike Vigorously.” USS Mahlon S. Tisdale (FFG 27) - “Sledge Hammer” by Peter Gabriel. Different songs solicited periodically from crew. USS Merrill (DD 976)- “Travelin’ Band” by CCR was signia. In lieu of crossed swords, the recently chosen by shipwide contest. Flies Unocal gas station flag with ship’s motto “Spirit of ‘76.” USS Mississippi (CGN 40) - “Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf. AKA: “Mighty Miss.” USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) - “Born in the USA.”

34 ALL HANDS - USS Moosbrugger (DD 980) - they have a good working knowledge of the Moosbrugger’s mascot is the ship.” “Mighty George Ensign Moose” If Sailors also demonstrate sound knowl- who recently appeared at a World IBoarcl edge of the ship in their pre-board, they usu- Wrestling Federation match featuring Hulk Hogan. The ship’s ally pass their real board. “If I recommend motto is “The Moose is 1by J02 Brian Ellis someone to go before the boards, I know he Loose.” , or she is ready for the ESWS pin,” said Guyer. Establishing a pre-board on every ship in the fleet is Guyer’s dream. He said there’s no doubt in hismind how valuable pre-boards are, especially since the Navy is concerned about developing flexible, well-rounded Sailors. “First impressions are veryimportant,” Guyer said. “Without speaking, I’d know something about a seaman or 3rd Class with an ESWS pin. Getting the pin says a lot.” Many agree that earning the pin can make you more competitive for various selection boards. “Having the ESWS pin proves Sailors have the abilityto be specialists in their ratings USS Mount Hood (AE 29) - while being aware of allthe other facets ofthe “Sail Away” by Enya. command,” said Master Chief Personnelman USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) - (Sw) Judith Tisot, Command Master Chief of “Proud Mary” and “The Old Grey Naval District Washington, D.C. “It gives the Mare.” The song is selected just prior to breakaway based on how command a better Sailor.” the day has gone. USS O’Brien (DD 975) - Motto Ellis is a photojournalist with thePublic Affairs - “It Wasn’t Me.” Trademarks are Center; Norfolk. the green ball cap and a yellow battle flag with a shamrock. USS Peterson (DD 969) - Motto - “Proud Tradition.” USS Ponce (LPD 15) - fonce‘s mascot is “Sampson,” a large stuffed lion that has developed a liking for highline transfers during UNREPs. Sampson has been known to escape from his caretaker with great regularityto go traveling. USS Rainier (AOE 7)- “Work- ing Class Man” by LacyJ. Dalton. ‘ AKA: the “Ready Mart.” Ship’s Surface Supply Corps Insignia. A golc Enlisted Surface Warfare lnsigr motto - “Legend of Service.” Flies metal pin with a supply corps oaklea silver metal pin showing the bow a, one of 11 flags of major food products and/or gas companies centered on the bow and superstruc- superstructure of a modernnaval wc upon breakaway. Rig crewstip ture of a modernnaval warship on two ship on two crossed cutlasses, hardhats to customer ship at breakaway. USS Reid (FFG 30) - “Ride of the Valkyries” by Richard Wagner. Symbolizes Reid‘s overwhelming presence as a battle frigate and not just an FFG. USS Rentz (FFG 46) - Songs are selectedto fit eachUNREP. Continued on Page 36 I-NOVEMBER 1994 35 USS Reuben James (FFG57) - Crew makes suggestions for breakaway songs. On special Aegis Training occasions flies either theReuben James flag (Reuben James holding a sword on a yellow field) Center responds or the 35 x 50-foot battle ensign (“Big Momma”) during breakaway. USS Roanoke (AOR 7)- “Takin’ to fleet needs Care Of Business.” Story and photo by USS Sacramento (AOE 1) - JOI (SW/AW) Randy Navaroli “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac. Passes bear claw pastriesto receiving he RADM Wayne E. Meyer Aegis Training Cen- CO and flies California state flag ter (ATC) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahl- during UNREP. gren, Va., is pushing through a record number USS Safeguard (ARS 50) - T Theme song from “Hawaii 5-0.” of students due to ship decommissionings, disestab- Home ported in Pearl Harbor and lishment of the data systems technician rating, the its hull number is5-0. continuing build-up of theArleigh Burke-class destroy- USS Samuel Eliot Morison (FFG ers and manning requirements for 27 Aegis cruisers. 13) - The ship’s mascotis a When it opened in 1985, only 20 students gradu- doberman/ black Labrador retriever mix dog named “Miss ated from the Dahlgren training facility, where 21 dif- Liberty.” Miss Liberty has ferent configurations ofthe Aegis combat system are mastered climbing up and down now taught. In 1988 there were 130 graduates. By Aegis Training Center students listen ladders and is a qualified watch 1997 there will be 320 graduates of the school an- as FC2(SW) Michael Newkirk of dog in port. She currently has nually. Beaverton, Ore., teaches Aegis more than 150 full-time masters fundamentals. and has located unlimited food In 1992 instructors proposed going to a 24-hour- sources - particularly steel a-day, 6-day-a-week schedule. It wasn’t the most popular idea since it affected not only the beach picnics. Miss Libertyis up instructors and students, but also maintenance, support personnel and supply. for reenlistment next February “Going to school at all different hours sort of messes up your personal life sometimes,but and is undecided about her future with the number of students hereI think it’sthe only way wecan all get the lab time weneed,” at this time. said FireControlman Seaman Ryan Wagner of Loogootee, Ind.,a student in the Aegiscombat systems fundamentals course. The 140 instructors made the recommendationto conduct classes around-the-clock based on their experiences in the fleet, where many Aegisare ships in dire need of Sailors possessing critical Aegis skills. Nowthat many of the Aegis pioneers are at Dahlgren,they’re in a position to help Sailors in the fleet and themselves when they return to sea. the be ‘2 wlll young men, “We had to consider taking in too manypeople and now women,trained at too fast,” said Master Chief Fire Controlman(Sw) Dar- rell Tatro, ATC’s senior instructor. “But our quality of ATC who give the Navy its instruction hasn’t suffered. We’re focused on getting best hope for a strong naval theright number of AegisSailors to eachAegis ship defense,” as fast as possible, without changing our performance standards,” said the Eden, Vt., native. As a group, instructors conduct 14 classes and up to 30 labs per day teaching every element of the Aegiscombat system. “Our labs are100 percent realistic,” said CAPT Edward USS Samuel Gompers (AD 37) Hontz, ATC’s commanding officer. “We have real tactical equipment that runs real tactical - “Born To Be Wild.” programs. What our students see here, they’ll see again in the fleet.” USS Santa Barbara (AE 28) - Hontz commanded USS Princeton (CG 59) when it struck a mine during Operation Desert Santa Barbara’s mascot is “Santa Storm. His experience gives him instant credibility when he talksabout taking ships into com- Bee,” a large yellow and black bat, but he said people are the most important asset of a ship, not its Aegis equipment. striped yellow jacket. The ship passes alonga Mason jar full of “It will be the young men, andnow women, trainedat ATC who give the Navy its besthope Santa Bee’s personal fueling for a strong naval defense,” he said. a honey. Santa Barbara’smotto is “We deliver the sting.’$ Navaroli is a photojournalist for All Hands. 36 ALL HANDS USS Shasta (AE 33) - “Fanfare Women wield For The Common Man” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Provides six-pack of Shasta cola to ship alongside. Motto- “We the shield Serve Anytime, Anywhere.” USS Shreveport (LPD 12) - Story and photos by “Perry” the brown pelican from JO1 (SW/AW) Randy Navaroli the city sealof Shreveport is the ship’s mascot. hen the first two women received USS Stump (DD 978) - Stump’s mascot is “Felix,” a orders to the previously all-male blue-fronted Amazon parrot WAegis school, nobody told them it acquired about15 years ago. would be easy ... but it has been, according Stump’s motto “‘Tenacity: to the duo. Foundation of Victory.” FW” r conducts an exercise on LT Susan Fortney of York, Pa., and Fire a SPY radar radio frequency monitor at the USS Suribachi (AE 21) - “Duke Controlman 2nd Class (AW) Zoie LynnStieg- Aegis Training Center, Dahlgren, Va. of Earle.” USS Thorn (DD 988) - AKA: the er arethe first two women to complete train- “Mighty T.” Thorn’s motto is ing atthe Aegis Training Center in Dahlgren, just another FC.” “Sharply Perseverant.” Va., and the Aegis Combat Systems Center Fortney never expected to serve on a com- USS Tortuga (LSD 46) - (ACSC) in Wallops Island, Va. batant, even after her selection as a Limited DutyTortuga’s mascot is “Tuga” the Officer. When her detailer offeredthe former elec- turtle. Their motto is “Tough, Tall Stieger, a native of Leavenworth, Kan., and Tenacious.” will be the first female fire controlman inthe tronics technician a billeton board USS Dwight fleet when she joins the crew of USS Barry D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) shejumped at it. How- (DDG 52) after graduating fromthe AN/SPY- ever, a few days later he calledback and hand- 1 D technician course. ed her the opportunity of a lifetime:the billet as Stieger said she the first female Electronic Ma- was somewhat sur- terial Officer aboardthe Ar/eigh prised that she was Burke-class destroyer Benfold so quickly accepted (DDG 65), which is under con- by her peers and the struction at lngalls Shipbuilding school staff. in Pascagoula, Miss. “The firstcouple of “When I went to USS Jason weeks inschool were (AR 8) as an ET, I thought that kind of weird,” said was a big deal,” she said. “As Stieger referringto her recently as1990 I wouldn’t have classmates’ reaction believed anyone who said I to her arrival. “Guys would be on an Aegis combat- would start to swear ant by 1994.” Different each time, crew sugges- and then they’d see Fortney admits that initially tions. me out of the corner she perceived some hesitation USS Underwood (FFG 36) - among her fellow classmates in “Runnin’ with the Devil”by Van of their eyeand stop. Halen. The “Undewood Fighting I’ve worked around theAegis Maintenance Manag- Devils” are its mascot, and the electronicsgear a LT SusanFortney andCW03 Mike er Course at Wallops Island. motto is “Just Friend and Brave long time. I know you Mayo, an instructor at the AegisCom- She said that wore off as the Enemy.” have to Swear some- bat Systems Centerin Wallops Island, novelty of her presence dissi- USS Vicksburg (CG 69) - Motto Va., operate the UYK-21 Aegis con- pated. - “Key to Victory.” times to make it soleduring an anti-air warfare exer- USS Wi//amette (A0 180) - work,” said.shecise. “I have a lot of faith in peo- “Takin’ Care Of Business.” Stieger is one of ple’s professionalism, dedica- Sometimes plays song that fits many formerdata systems technicianswho tion and flexibility to accept women in the com- receiving ship. Flies ship’s flag cross-rated to fire controlman dueto the dis- batfleet,” she said. “As anofficer I have with Tasmanian Devil and motto establishment of the DS rate. responsibilities that go way beyond gender. “Fuel for Freedom.” & “Part of myjob here at school and when There’s nothing to fear. I’m simply another ship- I get to Barry is to blend in smoothly,” she mate.” $ said. “I’d like my shipmatesto look at me as Navaroli is a photojournalist for All Hands. NOVEMBER 1994 Reserve ships honeskllls during missile shoot Story and photos by JO1 (AW) Kimberly Marks

I ix guided-missile frigates from USS Flatley (FFG 21) and USS and warfighting skills.” Destroyer Squadron 6 (DES- YorMown (CG 48) joined the squadron During the exercise, 24 missiles SRON 6) recently completed an in the operations area. Hatley had just were sent at both air- and land- eight-day exercise which concluded completed a successful three-month launched targets. At one point, there off the coast of Puerto Rico witha deployment to the Caribbean in was a multiple ship engagement with missile shoot. Operation Support Democracy. six missiles en route to the target USS Clifton Sprague (FFG 16) led YorMown completed missile firing simultaneously. “The data we gath- the way out of Charleston, S.C., with training requirements prior to an ered and the significant success of USS Samuel E. Morison (FFG 13) and upcoming deployment. the exercise established a very useful USS Fahrion (FFG 22). They practiced “The multi-mission training exercise base line in terms of FFG 7 anti-air low visibility navigation in the channel, fulfilled several objectives,” said CAPT warfare capabilities against current followed by a transit through a simulat- William J. Donnelly, commander, world threats,” Donnelly said. ed mine field. The three ships steamed DESRON 6. “We sent a loud and clear signal to Mayport, Fla., conducting engineer- “It provided an opportunity for the that DESRON 6 FFGs are warfighting ing casualty control, maneuvering and seven ships to complete their annual machines of the first order. The flashing light drills. missile firing training requirements active-duty and selected reserve The ships rendezvoused with USS against airborne targets, and operate crews clearly demonstrated the Antrim (FFG 20) and USS Estocin (FFG in a high OpTempo task group scenar- capability of the Naval Reserve Force 15) and steamed to the Puerto Rico io,” he said. FFGs.” & operations area where the five-ship “It also allowed squadron ships task group practiced tactical maneu- from all DESRON 6 home ports to vering and performed exercises to test operate together, which enhanced our Marks is assigned to Naval Reserve their readiness. camaraderie while honing seamanship Readiness Command, Newport, R.I. 38 ALL HANDS .’ I 4 GMMP Martin E. Dudlev wiDes down a missile

* A Sailor aboard USS Clifton Sprague (FFG 16) fires a weapon during a small arms fire exercise.

k Five DESRON 6 guided-missile frigates steam in formation during the Caribbean exercise.

A An SM-1 missile leaves the rail from USS Clifton Spragoe (FFG 16) seconds after a missile is launched from USS Estocin (FFG 15).

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he Military Sealift Command's Afloat Prepositioning Force (APF) allows rapid response for delivery of urgently needed equipment and supplies to the site of a conflict. The APF has expanded into three arenas- maritime prepositioning Tships (MPS), prepositioning ships and the brigade afloat force. MPSs are divided into three squadrons that carry equipment and supplies for Marine Expeditionary Forces. One MPS squadron can provide all the supplies and equipment to support a Marine Expeditionary Brigade of about 16,500 people with beans to bullets to water for about 30 days. Each MPS ship has cargo roll-on/roll-off capability and a flight deck for helicopter operations. MSC's 16 prepositioning ships provide primary support to Army and Air Force units. The ships function as floating warehouses while MPSs can be off-loaded and immediately moved into the combat area. The eight brigade afloat force ships preposition the equipment and suppliesto support an Army heavy brigade that could deploy to the Middle or Far East within fiveto 14 days. MPSRON 1 / 4 ships

MPSRON 3 4 ships

MPSRON 2 5 ships

40 ALL HANDS ilitary Sealift Command (MSC) operates a 140-ship fleet of government-owned and charteredUS. flag ships that transport military supplies and equipment overseas. MSC's fleet has three forces of Mships: the Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force (NFAF), the Special Mission Support Force (SMSF) and the Strategic Sealift Force. The 43 NFAF ships provide fuel, spare parts, food and mail to combatant ships on station. The 13 ships of the SMSF carry out scientific and specialized missions. The 81 ships of the strategic sealift force include many of the ships already discussed anda number of others: dry cargo ships, freighters, two hospital ships, two aviation logistics support ships, eight fast sealift ships and approximately 100 Ready Reserve Force ships.

MV 1st LT Baldomero Lopez * Built: 1985; Length: 673 ft.; Beam: 105 ft.; Draft: 35 ft.; Displacement: 46,000 tons; Speed: 17.7 knots; Range: 11,107 NM; Roil-on, Roll-off cargo capacity: 152,185 sq. ft; Container capacity: 578; Passengers: 100; Crew: 30; Ramp length: 60 ft. * This class is named after US. Marine Corps Medal of Honor winners.

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Marines, Sailors and merchant mariners receive a safety briefing before a pierside off-load exercise of MV 1st LT Jack Lummus during Exercise Freedom Banner '94, held recently in Okinawa, Japan.

NOVEMBER 1994 41 Influencing the fleet Training sudace warriors

Story and photos by LT Gregory I? Geison verlooking Narragan- goal of command at sea. edge through the use of state- sett Bay in Newport, The command at Newport of-the-art trainers and class- R.I., is the Surface trains both department heads room instruction. Warfare0 Officers School Com- and division officers. On these pages you’ll meet mand. The alma materof ship As officers gain experience some of the officers and Sailors drivers provides theNavy with among the various depart- who train surface warriors be- officers professionally quali- ments, they can returnas many fore they go out to thefleet. & fied to serve as leaders of sur- as three times during their ca- Geison is the publicaffairs officer, face ships with the ultimate reers to refresh their knowl- swoscoLcoM.

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4 LT Greg Simmons from Decatur, Ga. “I enjoy the opportunity to influence the future of the fleet....we stress to them, don’t worry about your fitness reports and how you’re going to look; take care of your people and give it your all, the restwill come.” I Newport, RI I

4 OS1 (Sw) Chris Colonel from Spring Valley, N.Y. “I like having a direct input into about your job? training the future department I headdtactical action officers. I try to bring my 13 years of experience as anOS into the department head classes and let the officers see combat operations from an enlisted perspective.”

4 LT Jen McLeran who calls the Navy home said, “SWOS

7 GSCS(SW) Osbert Teekasingh [CW02 (SEL)]from Berbice, Guyana. “I enjoy sharing the deck plate knowledge. We monitor each other ensuring our teaching is accurate and current.” NOVEMBER 1994 43 help you have a fitter, healthier body. But what about when you’re at sea? Does your quest for a healthier body have to end when the mooring lines clear? Well, that depends on you. “Sometimes you haveto becreative,” said Signalman 2nd Class Jerome J. Winters stationed aboard USS Reid (FFG 30). “Some ships have great gear and some shipsdon’t, but Haze gray you can always stay fit if you want to. You can do PT anywhere. Pushups, situps, pullups, jumping jacks- those are all good to get the endorphins going and yourblood pumping,” the Northbrook, Ill., native said. and Endorphins are your body’s natural pain killers. Your brain dumps them into your blood stream in responseto sustained muscular stress. But stress that’s associated with long hours at sea and fighting fit months away from home is just one more reasonto get inthe gym or out on the flight deck or wherever else you can find room on the ship to work out. fling shipboard style “It relieves a lot of that stress,” said Seaman EricL. Whit- field, a Reid crew member with threebody building competi- tions under his belt. The Tupelo, Miss., native said he be- Story and photos by JO1 Ray Mooney lieves strongly in the healing powers a of workout. “Once you hysical fitness isn’t easy. It requires discipline, persev- get intothe groove of your workout, you feela lot better. Your Perence and even a little pain. mind is ina whole different world when you’re done.You can Navy bases around the world provide some of the best resolve problems you couldn’t handle a few hours before.” equipment, fromheavy ironto stair steppers,all in an effortto Whether you’re into body building, endurance sports or

ALL HANDS OS3 Silvio J. Arce (far left) of Lubbock, Texas, and SM2 Jerome J. Winters (center) of Northbrook, Ill., stationed aboard USS Reid (FFG 30), and OS3 Alouch Whitfield (below) of St. Joseph, Mo., on USS Harry W. Hill (DD 986), all work out on a regular basis.

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I just general fitness, the idea is to make p‘ the best of what you have. “I enjoy lift- ing weights, but I also like running and swimming,” said Operations Specialist 3rd Class Silvio J. Arce, from Lubbock, Texas. “When I’m at sea I’m at a disad- vantage.’’ But disadvantaged doesn’t mean dis- couraged. “What I find is that [many] people in this environment just want to sleep or watch movies,” Arce said. ‘61’11 tell you something, it makes me feelgood that I look good, that I’m fit. I think a lot of people wouldenjoy that feeling,but they just don’t have the motivation to get in here.” “There’s a big mental aspect to it,” Winters said. “If you come to the gym - get your blood cir- one personto the next. Some people prefer working out with culating - your whole outlook improves 100 percent. Your a single partner, others with a group and still others prefer body has more energy because your metabolism agets boost solitude. Some concentrate on stronger arms and chests, and your ego gets a shot in the arm, too. It makes you feel others on stronger hearts and lungs. good about yourself. Not to mention that it helps to pass the Whatever works for you is what’s best for you,an old gym time,” Arce added. rat once said. Keep it up. Don’t let the fact that you’re haze The thing to remember about exercise isthat no two peo- gray and under way keep you from your goal. ple are alike. Bodies, motivations and goals are different fromMooney is a San Diego-based photojournalist for All Hands. NOVEMBER 1994 45 I NAVIGATION OPERATIONS AIR Navigating and Preparation of operational Aircraft landing, launching and piloting handling Care and maintenance Preparation of operational Aircraft sewices (fueling and of navigating training arming) equipment Visual and electronic search Handling of aviation fuels intelligence Handling of aviation ammunition Operational evaluation (outside of magazine) Combat information Provide and maintain shop Operational control of airborne facilities for servicing, repair of aircraft aircraft (when squadron Electronic, anti-submarine warfare L maintenance personnel embarked) Radio and visual communications Issuance control of classified materials, photo intelligence Divs: VI, V2, Repair of electronics equipment (-)

0 DENTAL Dental treatment (Aircraft Intermediate Oral hygiene Maintenance Department) instruction Provides intermediate level maintenance, 0 inspection, test, calibration component repair and support equipmentto the embarked air wing ()Divs: IM-1, IM-2. 0

L Yeoman 1st Class (SW) Charles M. Taylor was selected as the US. Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Guam’s 1993 Senior Sailor of the Year. Recently frocked to chief, the San Diego native is currently serving as Military Personnel Manager at FISC. Taylor signif- Secretary of the Navy icantly improved the management of military personnel John H. Dalton matters during his tour and has been responsible for Chief of Naval Operations revitalizing the command sponsor program at FISC. ADM Mike Boorda Chief of Information RADM Kendell Pease Senior Chief Gunner’sMate (SW) Ric Banning, CommandingOfficer, Naval Media Center CAPT Deborah Burnette assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, is ranked Head, Media Department among the top 10 nationally recognized master runners CDR Mark Stull Managing Editor (runner more than40 years old). The Piqua, Ohio, native LCDR Tim O’Lc recently won the Bethesda Chase 20K Road Race just Print Coordinator after returning from Ireland andthe Counseil lnternatio- LT Cate Mueller A//Hands Editor nale du Sport Militaire (CISM) competition. He also Marie G. Johnston A placed sixthat the lnterservice Track Meet, Fort Sill, Okla. A//Hands Assistant Editor JOI (SW/AW) Randy Nav Publishing Staff Writers Radioman 2nd Class (SW) Christine Armond PHI DoloresL. Anglin JOS(AW) Laurie Butler has been selected as USS Mount Whitney’s (LCC 20) JOI(SW) JimConner Petty Officer of the Quarter. A native of Newville, Pa., JOZ(AW) Michael R. Hart Armond is assigned to the technical control office where JO1 Ray Mooney JO1 Kevin Stephens she sets up communication circuits. Her ambition is to Patricia Swift Production Associates one day advance to the rank of chief petty officer or : , William E. Beamon become a limited duty officer. ‘.’ Leroy E. Jewel1 DM2 K”+h D. Wilson f Adminlsuation: YNSNNed Prusila; Distrih- Seaman Apprentice Darren A. Lamboy was re- I tion: Garland Powell;Editorial: Jan Kemp cently awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for hero- A// Hands (USPS 372-970;ISSN 0002-5577) (Number 931) is published monthly by Naval Me- ism for saving a 13-yearold boy from bleedingto death dia Center, Publishing Division, Naval Station An- after the boy failed in his attempt to jump on board a acostia, Bldg. 168, 2701 S. Capitol St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20374-5080. Second-class slow moving train. The young man’sleg was severed at postage paid at Washington,D.C. 20374, and ad- the knee. Lamboy, a New Jersey native, applied urgent- ditional mailing offices. Subscriptions: Superintendent of Docu- ly needed first aid and stopped the bleeding until med- ments, U.S.Government Printing Office, Wash- ical personnel arrived on scene. ington, D.C. 20402. Price: $20,US. and FPO; $25 foreign; $3.50 single copy domestic: and $4.88 foreign copy. Make checkslmoney order Yeoman 1st Class Elizabeth Garcia from Navy/ payable to “Superintendent of Documents, GPO.” Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center, Long Beach, Postmaster: Send address changes to A// Hands magazine, Naval Media Center, Publishing Calif., became the first enlisted woman to receive the Division, Naval Station Anacostia, Bldg.168,2701 National Image, Inc. Meritorious Service Award. Garcia S. Capitol St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20374- 5080. developed acommand minority rolemodel program for EditorialOffices: Send submissions and cor- elementary students, mentorstwo young Hispanicwom- respondence to: Naval Media Center, Publishing en, supplies food to area shelters and urges Hispanics Division, ATTN: Editor, Naval Station Anacostia, Bldg. 168,2701 S. Capitol St. S.W., Washington, to vote and become involved in local government. D.C. 20374-5080. Phone(202) 433-41 71 or DSN 288-4171, Fax (202) 433-4747 or DSN 288-4747. Message: NAVMEDIACEN WASHINGTON Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Tony Lock- DC /1321/ hart was recently selected as USS Mount Whitney’s Authorization: The Secretary of theNay has determined this publication is necessary in the (LCC 20) Sailor ofthe Year and received a Navy Achieve- transaction of business required by law of the ment Medal. The Alabama native was also chosen as Department of the Nay. Funds for printing this the leader of the damage control shop. Lockhart’s ad- publicationhave been approved by the Navy Pub- lications and Printing Committee. ClipArt Images vice to Sailors who ask about the secret to success: from CorelDraw3.0 were used in the preparation “Do what you’re told, do your job right and learnas much of this magazine. as you possibly can.”

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