Allen M Sumner (DD 692) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE UNITED STATES SIXTH FLEET POWER FOR PEACE The United States Sixth Fleet stands ready to support and protect the interests of the United States and her allies in the Mediterranean, through Peace and good will if possible, through Power' ' if necessary. Normally consisting of approximately fifty ships, thirty thousand men, and over two hundred Navy aircraft, augmented at times by a special anti-submarine force, the fleet contains the equipment and material necessary to operate independently of shore bases in the event of hostilities. For carrying out its operational commitments the Sixth Fleet is divided into three task forces. The attack carrier striking force and the amphibious force, with approximately two thousand combat ready marines embarked, provide the strong arm while the service force maintains the fleets mobility and independence from shore bases providing fuel, ammunition, hardware and groceries at sea. The offensive and defensive -capabilities of the fleet are maintained at a peak of readiness and efficiency by continually practicing and improving tried and proven concepts as well as by testing and evaluating new ones. The Might of the Sixth Fleet stands ready for use with the newest in weapons and tactics if necessary, but peace through mutual understanding and mutual trust is its primary goal-its primary weapon the People-to-People program.

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1962 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE From exhaustive days of fleet operations to relaxed times in hospitable Mediterranean ports this cruise will long be remembered by those men aboard the Sumner. The at sea periods were ever filled with the many exercises necessary to maintain the fleet and the individual ships in a high state of readiness. Fleet anti-air exercises and anti-submarine exercises, NATO exercises, engineering drills, plane guarding, and underway refueling and replenishment were the rule broken by welcomed spells of independent steaming, holiday routine, and even a task force swim call. ,However it was the in port periods that were anxiously awaited, and for small wonder. Sumner sailors left their tracks throughout the ancient ruins in Greece, Italy, and Malta, over the Maritime Alps, on the beaches of the Isle of Capri , throughout the French and Italian Rivieras, and at such attractions as Rome, Pisa, Florence, Cannes, and many others. The ship sponsored a party for orphans and school children in Greece, donated blood to the Greek Red Cross, opened the ship for visitors in many ports, and participated in various other good will activities. There were many events for the crew also such as a ships Tea party, athletics, crew rowing races, smokers on the flight deck, and even a French style show on the fantail. Sumner was on hand for the earthquakes in Naples, the flight of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton through Civitivecchia, and can truthfully say no other Sixth Fleet ship had closer contacts on the French Riviera than we did. Athletics also gained popular support as witnessed -' by- a fine record of 19-6 for basketball, 21-7 for softball, 4-2 for football and a decisive O-1 tug of war loss to the HMS Broadsword in Malta, In resume' the cruise was interesting and eventful but seven months is a long time and there is no place like home, so October 2 becam ' - of the day. e a magic date and channel fever the disease Thus with seven fruitful months behind her and ten long days ahead, Sumner departed the Mediterranean on September 22, Proudly entering Mayport October 23 Her duty done and a Well earned reunion and rest ahead, -skimme- P 5 v