Belknap (DLG 26) - Naval Cruise Book

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The LAMPS tLight Antisubmarine Multipurpose Systeml detachment and its SH- 2D helicopter were provided for the BELKNAP from HSL-32, the east coast LAMPS squadron in Norfolk. As BELKNAP was the first Navy ship to receive a LAMPS detachment tin December 19711, so too, BELKNAP became the first LAMPS detachment formed from HSL-32 when it was commissioned in August 1973. Fittingly enough the detachment is known as LAMPS DET ONE. The primary roles of the helicopter are an- tisubmarine warfare CASWJ and early warning electronics detection. In this capacity LAMPS is able to extend the range of sensor systems. ln addition LAMPS retains all the missions in- herent in a helicopter. Passenger and parts transfer, mail runs, and search and rescue are some of the LAMPS utility roles. During BELKNAP'S various exercises LAMPS was also used as a surface search platform. Armed to the teeth with three pencil flares, a survival knife, and two relief tubes the aircraft descended upon unsuspecting enemy units, traveling at speeds of 100 knots while spotting and classify- ing various surface craft. Luckily for BELKNAP'S foes the LAMPS helo was never allowed to un- leash its arsenal at its hapless victims. Using its almost nonexistent leisure time the helo crew managed to transform the hangar into the BELKNAP's floating gymnasium by contructing a volleyball net, basketball court, and gym rope. This gave the crew the opportunity to exercise bodies that had atrophied due to the abuses of life at sea. At the end of the cruise LAMPS DET ONE was disestablished, but each member departed the ship with the hours, minutes, and seconds spent on board etched firmly in some corner of his memory. H. BUCKLEY LCDR. l i.-it

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