Anzio (CG 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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lis book prov ANZIO (CG ANZIO is a ship crafted by her builders to be the most capable cruiser our Navy, our Nation, and the world has to offer. The builders did their job well for ANZIO is with- out question an awesomely powerful warship. However, those who know her are quick to recognize ANZIO is far more than a marvel of metal, machines, and high technology. Her heart and her soul are her crew. They are men who carry the tradition of the Anzio Beachhead Veterans who displayed incredible courage to Stand and Fight and through their lives and sacrifices earned for us the precious freedom we enjoy and the world envies today. They are the men who were given the honor to sail this magnificent ship on her first deployment of the many which will surely mark a long and distin- guished service to country. This book records the highlights of this historic deployment; the exercises a nd opera- tions conducted; the seas and oceans traversed, the ports visited; the routine of life at sea from the ArbianGulf to the Adriatic Sea; and, most importantly, the return home to the families and friends whose support made it all possible. But clearty the most impor- tant part of this book is the reflections of ANZIO s officers and crew. Look at these men closely. They represent the best our great country has to offer. This book is their story. It has been my distinct privilege to join them. P.M. BALISLE Captain U.S. navy Commanding Officer USSAN IO (CO 68) - Jfr ' :■

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SHIP ' S CHARACTERISTICS AEGIS GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER - USS ANZIO (CG 68) AM SLO 32A|V|3 ELECTRONIC WARFARE SUITE AN SPS 49 RADAR AN SPG 62 ILLUMINATORS ANSPY IB(V) RADAR HELO PLATFORM HANGAR MK 32 TORPEDO TUBES MK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM AN SPS 55 SURFACE SEARCH RADAR AN SPO 9 RADAR AN SPG 62 ILLUMINATORS AN SPS 64 NAVIGATION RADAR AN SPY-1B(V| RADAR LENGTH 567 Feet BEAM 55Feet SPEED 30+ Knots I About the Ship The AEGIS Weapon system is the heart of ANZIO ' s awesome warfighting capability. The Aegis system is an extensive integration of electronic detection, command and decision programs, and engagement systems. ANZIO ' s weaponry and state of the art electronics truly distinguish her as a multi-mission warship able to simultaneously engage air, surface, and subsurface threats. The AN SPY- IB is the primary sensor of the Aegis system. This computer controlled phased array radar eliminates the need for separate search and tracking radars by simultaneously performing both functions. The four fixed arrays of the SPY radar form small beams of electromagnetic energy, and steer them to provide near instantaneous full radar coverage. It is capable of tracking hundreds of contacts. ANZIO ' s layered anti-air capability centers around the MK 41 DRAFT (KEEL) 22.4 Feet DRAFT (NAVIGATION) 33.5 Feet DISPLACEMENT 9,695 Tons COMPLEMENT 28 Officers 348 Enlisted Vertical Launch System (VLS), a multiwarfare missile launching system capable of firing a variety of missiles against airborne and surface threats. Standard Missiles provide ANZIO anti-air defense out to long ranges. For closer air targets, ANZIO wields an air gun capability with its five inch guns. To complete its anti-air defenses the Phalanx weapons system delivers a lethal punch to close inbound missiles. The ship ' s surface and subsurface weapons arc extremely capable. Tomahawk and Harpoon cruise missiles provide stand-off strike capability while Standard Missiles and five inch guns handle short range engagements. For anti-submarine warfare, ANZIO is the first Aegis cruiser to be equipped with the powerful AN SOS-53C hull mounted sonar. This system together with the AN SQS-19 lowed array, AN SQQ-2S sonobuoy processor, and the LAMPS MK III weapon system form the most advanced sonar suite placed on a surface ship. ANZIO can deploy torpedos using its LAMPS MK III helicopter, MK32 SVTT. or inorganic asw aircraft assigned to ANZIO ' s control. ANZIO ' s hard kill weapons arc complimented by electronic warfare countermeasures, decoys and passive detection systems. She possesses excellent aircraft control capabilities. Her superior command and control ability is augmented by a computer controlled radio center and an extensive display system. Four large screen displays enable the Commanding Officer and Tactical Action Officer to evaluate assets and hostile forces anywhere in the world and clearly display the battle picture. She is elegant, capable and BUILT TO FIGHT.