Bataan (LHD 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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¥ 4 i Captain John B. Strott Commanding Officer •Captain John B. Strott, a native of Rockville, k Maryland graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University, NROTC Class of 1975 with a Bach- elor of Arts Degree in Geology. His academic excel- lence was recognized by induction into the North Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Captain Strott received his Masters Degree in Weapons Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. At sea from June 1975 to August 1979, he served on board the Norfolk based destroyer, USS RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG 23) as Missile Officer and then as Antisubmarine Warfare Officer. Upon comple- tion of Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School, he returned to sea as Weapons Officer and then Operations Officer on USS MOINESTER (FF 1097) from June 1983 to October 1984. His next tour was as Weapons Officer of the Sixth Fleet Flagship, USS BELKNAP (CG 26), from December 1984 to Septem- ber 1986. Captain Strott reported to USS MILWAUKEE (A0R2) as Executive Officer from December 1988 until August 1990 and then as Commanding Officer USS MAUNA KEA(AE22) from April 1991 until January 1993. During his tenure as Commanding Officer, the ship won the 1992 CNO Safety Award, the Battle Efficiency Award, and deployed in support of Operations Southern Watch and Restore Hope. His most recent sea tour was as Executive Officer aboutd USS PELELUI (LHA 5) from September 1995 until June 1997. Assignments ashore have included a tour from Septem- ber 1986 to October 1988 as Combat Systems Officer for Commander Destroyer Squadron Ten and as a student at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Califomia during the academic period September 1979 to June 1981. Following his command tour, he was assigned to Mobility Division in the Joint Staff Logistics Directorate (J4) from March 1993 to July 1995 which included work in the CJCS Logistics Readiness Center for Persian Gulf and Haiti operations. His most recent shore assignment was on the Chief of Naval Operations staff from July 1997 until July 1999 where he served as Executive Assistant and as Amphibious Warfare Branch Head (N853) for the Director, Expeditionary Warfare (OPNAV N85). Captain Strott reported to USS BATAAN (LHD 5) for assignment as Commanding Officer in December 1 999. Captain Strott ' s personal awards include Navy Distin- guished Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (two awards) and other services, campaign and unit awards.

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i mmmmmm FACTIODS Wasp Class multipurpose amphibious assault ship , Ingalls Shipbuilding ' -■-• March 16, 1994 September 20, 1997 Two steam propulsion plants, developing a combined 70,000 horsepower that will drive the 40,500 tons to speed in excess of 20 knots. a«f. ;u a a. -- Length: Beam Overall: Navigation Draft: Ballasted Draft: Registered Tonnage: Screw Diameter: 844ft. 105ft. 27ft. 6in. 30ft. 6in. 42,252 tons 18ft. 6in. 1 tm IM ■9 r r m. w-m

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w I STAND RELIEVED y a ' - ' Captain Taylor graduated in 1971 from Harrington College, •Rhode Island where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. He enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation and served three years as a Hospital Corpsman. Captain Taylor was commissioned an Ensign in August 1974 upon completion of Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida and designated a Naval Aviator in August 1975. Following flight training. Captain Taylor reported to HM- 1 2 in Norfolk as an H- 53 pilot and squadron legal officer. From September 1978 to September 1981 he served in Washington, D.C. at the Bureau of Naval Personnel as an assignment officer, on President Reagan ' s inaugural committee, and as a Joint Chiefs of Staff Intern Officer. He returned to sea duty at HSL-37, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, where he made two LAMPS deployments aboard USS KNOX (FF-1052) and USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF- 1067). In November of 1984, he reported to the College of Command and Staff, U.S. Naval War College. Captain Taylor graduated with honors as the U.S. student in the Naval Staff College international class, and earned M.A. degrees in National Security and Strategic Studies from the NWC, and International Relations from Salve Regina College. Captain Taylor returned to the Norfolk fleet in January of 1986 as a squadron operations officer. Maintenance Department Head and Detachment Officer-in-Charge. In January 1 988 he returned to Washington to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (Aviation Warfare). During his tenure as Commanding Officer of HSL-37 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, the squadron won the 1992 CNO Safety Award, Top Torpedo Award and deployed detachments to support operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. From April 1 993 to May 1 995 he served as Operations Officer aboard USS INCHON (LPH- 1 2) in support of operations off Somalia and Haiti. He reported to the staff of Supreme Allied Command Atlantic in June 1995 where he served as a staff officer responsible for the coordination of Partner- ship for Peace activities and providing advice on NATO enlargement issues until April 1997. Captain Taylor assumed duties as Commanding Officer, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) in July 1998. Personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2) and other service, campaign and unit awards. Captain and Mrs Taylor, the former Carolyn Gettys of Livonia, MI, are the parents of Matthew, Katheryn, and Zachery. The Taylors currently reside in Virginia Beach, VA. Viig M ftV Captain David C. Taylor Commanding Officer JULY 98 to DEC 99 ill... ' .