Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - Naval Cruise Book

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CF Division w X FCl(SW) Kieth Kell) FC2 Mike Gardner FCl(SW) Scott MacFarlane FC2(SW)Steven Lowry I FCC(SW) Victor Bernard FCC(SW) Jon Black ell cw GMM 1(SW) Carl Re lea FC1 Darrell Richardson GMM2(SW) Garcia Santiago FCff

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combat Systems The Combat Systems Department, headed by the CSO and WEPS . is made up of four divi- sions. CA (Antisubmarine Warfare), under the ASWO . consists of Sonar Technicians (ST ' s) and Tor- pedoman ' s Mates (TM ' s). CA personnel operate and maintain the SQQ-89 surface ASW sonar suite. These duties include manning a 24 hour underway watch and protecting ARLEIGH BURKE from submarine threats. Other responsibilities include the SQR-19 towed array sonar, the SQQ-28 sonobuoy processing operations with fixed-winged ASW aircraft, and torpedo launcher upkeep. The sonar gang took part in many multi-national ASW exercises during MED 2-95, making ARLEIGH BURKE a standout in the battle group. CE (Electronics), under the EMO , is made up of Electronics Technicians (ET ' s) and Interior Communications Technicians (known as IC-men ). Equipment responsibilities include the ship ' s navigation radars, gyros, satellite and radio communications, SITE television network, and the ship ' s telephone system (IVCS). CE is also responsible for numerous electronic displays in CIC and on the bridge, as well as personal electronic safety checks. CF (Fire Control), under the FCO and Strike , is comprised of Firecontrolmen (FCs) and Gunner ' s Mates (Missiles), or GMM ' s. The men of CF operate and maintain the SPY-ID radar, the fire control illuminators, all consoles and large screen displays in CIC. and the Command and Decision Weapon Control System computers. CF is also responsible for all 400 Hz and support equipment for the Aegis Weapon System. Tomahawk Weapon Control System, and the Vertical Launching System. They onload, offload, and fire SM-2 and Tomahawk missiles. CO (Ordnance), under the ORDO , is also manned by FCs and GM ' s (GMG ' s in this case; G denotes Guns). The FCs operate and maintain the MK-15 Phalanx 20mm gun (CIWS), the MK- 160 Gun Fire Control System (for the 5 gun), and the Harpoon Missile System. The GMG ' s op- erate and maintain the 5 gun, the .50 cal. gun mounts, and the ship ' s armory. They also conduct small arms qualifications, security force training, and onload offload of all ammunition. The STO is responsible for the testing and administration of all combat systems aboard AR- LEIGH BURKE. STRIKE oversees the entire all Tomahawk strike planning and execution. It was a busy but very successful deployment for the men of Combat Systems. From exercises DIS- TANT THUNDER, and TRIDENT EXPRESS, to real-world contingency operations and SHARP GUARD, they kept their equipment and operational skills in top shape. When called upon for any tasking, the Combat Systems Department was ready. ARLEIGH BURKE is built to fight, and these men truly know how. 101

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htU FC2(SW) Grady Booth I GMC(SW) Ronnie Douvia FCl(SW) Rick Brown GMMi(SW) Charles Drew FC2 Jack Cox FC2 Tim Dermodv FC2 David Selfe CF FC2(SV ) Donn Dietz GMM2 (SW) Stacy Adams XWK 103