Belleau Wood (LHA 3) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 226 of the 1987 volume:

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Exercise KERNAL POTLA TCH was conducted in the Bearing Sea off the coast of Alaska in the Cham of Aleutian Islands It demonstrated to the Soviet Union, that even in the most adverse of conditions the United States Navy would reach to the very edge of environmental and geographical limits to protect its nation. Exercise VALIANT USHER was conducted in the gulf of Thailand. It demonstrated to the wortd the United States commitment in aiding Southeast Asian nations in the preservation at democracy, even when surrounded by communism Exercu-iti TEAM SPIRIT 87 was conducted in the Sea of Japan off the Southern Co. t oi Korea. It reassured thp ivarld that the United States, .vid the sixteen other nations tr.jt make up the United Nations Peace Keeping Force that South Korea will forever live as a free nation. EAST AUSTRALIAN EXERCISE 87 conducted in Shoal Water Bay. demonstrated our Navy s ability to preserve American lives in the wake of hostilities should an embassy or other diplomatic mission be attacked. This was done by the successful completion of operations by sea and air It further demonsmted the U. S commitment to the preserviition of friendship with the AunUJhan peopip and alt peoples of the South Pacific Forum. The Pacific Ocean is life, it Is a large reminder of how smaii mh of our own individual lives are when compared to those of a world that noiv holds fivemllon people. BELLEAU WOOD is a mass of life. A frponstratmg force that proved when men work together for the benefit of one hod. tffe soiAs which are touched are unlimited. Furthermore, the Pacific Ocean taugpt u each something about our own lives, something that only each man can express, onlyt MS tf. The Pacific Ocean is life, and on January 9. 1987, the crew of USS BELLEAU WOOD became a part of its life. For six months we lived the moods of the life of the ocean, and we experienced the lives of the peoples in the countries it hosts. This book is dedicated to those six months, to the men who lived the Pacific Ocean and its seven seas we transited. To those who didn ' t physically travel with us, you ' re invited to do so now. The photos and text presented on the next 218 pages are only a small tribute to the efforts put forth by the BELLEAU WOOD crew and embarked units in upholding U.S. foreign policy in the Pacific Basin. This book is also dedicated to the men of the USS STARK. To the men who gave their lives, not only to uphold U.S. foreign policy in a troubled region, but who were insuring the balance of a world economy at the same time. To the 37 men who died, may the ocean carry your souls far and forever roar with the power of peace. To their families and their nation, know that your sons live forever in every sailors heart. The WESTPAC of ' 87 was, like the ocean we traveled, ever changing in emotions. For each man who participated, the first six months of the year 1987 will always be remembered as the time we lived the Pacific Ocean. Luther F. Schriefer Captain Luther F. Schriefer. a native of Oshl osh. Wisconsin, graduated from Plymouth Wisconsin High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin prior tograduation from the U.S. Naval A cademy in June 1960. He was designated a naval aviator in October 1961. Captain Schriefer s initial squadron tours were in VS-20 and VS-32 mailing deployments to the North Atlantic and f editerranean aboard the USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CVS-39). Subsequent squadron tours were with VS-22 aboard USS INTREPID (CVS- 1 1); VRC- 50. Danang Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam: and VS-28 aboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-61). Shore assignments included the Naval Postgradu- ate School, IVIonterey. California, VS-30 in Key West, Florida: Defense Communications Agency. Republic of South Vietnam: Naval War College, Newport. Rhode Is- land: and Headquarters Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic. Norfolk, Virginia. He has also been awarded a Master of Science degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. Captain Schriefer has commanded VS-22 and Carri- er Air Wing THREE aboard USS SARATOGA (CV-60): Air Antisubmarine Wing ONE, Naval Air Station, Cecil Field, Florida: and USS MOBILE (LKA-1 15). homeported in Long Beach. California. He was the Operations Officer for Commander Carrier Group Six and has most recently completed an assignment at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, in Washington. D.C Captain Schriefer is married to the former Sandra N. Swanson of Detroit. fVlichigan. The Schriefer s have four children. Kim. Scott, tvlike and Kelly and they reside in San Diego. California. 34 MmniiHiaii Commanding Officer GENTS James A. Hough Commander James A. Hough. USN, is a native of Miami. Florida. He graduated from tfie U.S. Naval Acad- emy in June. 1966. His first tour of duty was aboard USS DUNCAN (DDR-874) as Communications Officer, com- pleting one deployment to the Western Pacific. In December 1968, Commander Hough reported to the staff of Commander River Flotilla FIVE In the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. During his tour of duty, he served in the SEALORDS Operation ■ ' Giant Slingshot . Commander Hough w as then assigned to the De- partment Head course at U.S. Naval Destroyer School. Newport. Rhode Island. Upon graduation in July 1970. he reported aboard USS HAMNER (DD-718) where he served as Weapons Officer, completing two deploy- ments to the Western Pacific. Commander Hough served as Commissioning First Lieutenant on USS FORT FISHER (LSD-40) in 1972- 1973. followed by duty as an Operational Test Director at the staff of Deputy Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific. In December 1976. he reported to Commander Am- phibious Group ONE. White Beach, Okinawa as Assis- 36 ' Prpvious XO tant Operations and Scheduling Officer. Commander Hough was then assigned as a student to the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia where he graduat- ed. With Distinction, in June 1979. He then served as Executive Officer of USS VAN- COUVER (LPD-2) completing one deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. In June 1981, Commander Hough took command of Assault Craft Unit ONE at Naval Amphibious Base, Coro- nado, California. Commander Hough then assumed command of USS MONTICELLO (LSD-35) on 23 September 1983. MONTICELLO completed two deployments to the West- ern Pacific under hs command. Commander Hough has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V , two Navy Commendation Medals (one with Combat V ). and the Navy Achieve- ment Medal. He is also the holder of the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, two Navy Unit Cita- tions, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Commander Hough is married to the former Marky Higgins. and they reside in Point Loma. California. Ka WIB . ' IIBI Wa M m M J HllUllllllU ll ilM — ■ Previous Executive Officer Previous XO ' 37 Ronald V. Berg Captain Ronald V. Berg, a native of Petaluma, Calif., and a graduate of Washington State University, was commissioned tfirougfi the Naval Officer Candidate School in ! larch 1966. After three months of Anti-sub- marine Warfare School he reported to USS EVANS (DE 1023) as Anti-Submarine Warfare and Gunnery Officer. In April 1968. he reported to USS SPHINX (ARL 24). a unit of the ! lobile Riverine Force in Vietnam as Opera- tions Officer. Following this assignment. Captain Berg reported to NRSD 13-6 (M) in Spokane, Wash., to as- sume the duties of Training Officer and later. Executive Officer. In fi larch 1972. then Lieutenant Berg attended Naval Destroyer School in Newport. R.I. Following graduation he reported to USS WILTSIE (DD 716) where he served as Engineer Officer until November 1974. In December of the same year, he became Aide to the Deputy Chief of Naval Reserve in New Orleans. After attending the College of Naval Command and Staff at the U.S. Naval War College, Captain Berg report- 38 XO ed as Executive Officer on board USS BARBOUR COUN- TY (LST 1195) in January 1978. In September 1979, Captain Berg assumed the du- ties of Assistant Officer in Charge at Surface Warfare Of- ficer School Command Detachment Coronado, San Die- go, Calif. Beginning in August 1981, he attended the Se- nior Officer Ship s Material Course and then reported on board USS BELLE AU WOOD (LHA 3) as Engineer Offi- cer. Captain Berg assumed command of USS ALAMO (LSD 33) on 16 August 1984, and served as Command- ing Officer until 27 February 1987. Captain Berg wears the Meritonous Service f edal. Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V. In addition, he wears various Unit Commendations. Cam- paign and Service Medals. Captain Berg is married to the former Patricia For- ney of Spokane. Wash. They have three children, a son Roy and daughters Christy and Vicki. K:Mg ffiwwBH «yw aiUKiiiiPiPwiiiiiiiitwi wiH MM« Executive Officer XO 39 Albert J. Bratkovic Master Chief Petty Officer Albert James Bratl ovic is a native of California, graduating from Long Beacfi Polytechnic High School prior to joining the Navy in July 1959. Upon completion off IM A School in Great Lakes. Illinois, f laster Chief Bratkovic was transferred to NAS Whiting Field Milton, Florida w here he was assigned to the Security De- partment. From 1962 to 1970, Master Chief Bratkovic served aboard the USS JASON (AR 8), USS KAWISHIWI (AG 146), USS BOXER (LPH 4), USS TRUCKEE (AG 147), and USS BELKNAP (DLG 26), making cruises in the Western Pacific during the early stages of the Vietnam Con- flict and Mediterranean cruises. From 1970 to 1972, Master Chief Bratkovic was stationed again at NAS Whiting Field in the Security Department as Base Traffic Accident Investigator and Leading Petty Gfficer Permanent Shore Patrol. 1972, back to sea aboard the USS SARSFIELD (DD 837), USS MARIAS (AG 57), and USS SARATOGA (CV 60). 1977, Master Chief Bratkovic was transferred to Recruit Training Command, Griando, Florida as a Company Commander, LPG Special Training Division, and Senior Instructor. Basic Military Grientation. In 1979, Master Chief Bratkovic was one of the first three Senior Chief Petty Officers to be selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Academy. Gunter AF Base. Mont- gomery. Alabama. 1 980 to 1 983. assigned to USS BROOKE (FFG 1) homeported in San Diego as Command Master Chief. Transferred in 1 983 to assume duties as Command Master Chief . Naval Admin- istrative Command. Naval Training Center. San Diego. Master Chief Bratkovic is married to the former Cynthia Marie Lowell of Pensacola. Flori- da. The Bratkovic ' s have two children, Michael, in the Navy, stationed at Naval Station, May- 40 CMC port, Florida, and Deborah Marie, residing at home in Chula Vista. California. Master Chief Bratkovic reported to the BELLEAU WOOD in March. 1986. USS BELLE AU WOOD (LHA 3) USS BELLE A U WOOD incorporates the best design features and capabilities of several amphibious assault ships currently in service: the Amphibious Assault Ship (LPH), Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD), Amphibious Cargo Ship (LKA). and Dock Landing Ship (LSD). The third ship other class, BELLE AU WOOD is 820 feet long at the flight deck, 141 feet wide, and displaces 39, 000 tons. With a complement of 55 officers, 45 CPO s and 770 enlisted, the ship has a total crew of 870. During a normal deployment, up to 2,000 f larines will embark, bringing the total population to approximately 3,000. The LHA is the second largest class ship in the U.S. Navy. Two marine boilers, the largest ever manufactured in the U.S. and the largest of any in current Navy service, provide steam to the turbines which drive the twin screw ship at speeds in excess of 20 knots. The ship pos- sesses the capability to create enough fresh water each day to supply the needs of 6,000 people, and it has the largest combatant hospital currently afloat in the Navy, with 300 beds, four operating rooms, and three dental operating stations. The LHA ' s full length flight deck can handle nine hel- icopters simultaneously, as well as the AV-8 HARRIER jump-jet aircraft and OV-10 BRONCO fixed-wing turbo- prop reconnaissance aircraft. There is also a large well deck in the stern of the ship for a number of amphibious assault craft, both displacement hull and air cushion. BELLEAU WOOD has an extensive mechanical sys- tem for vertical and horizontal movement of container- ized and palletized supplies from deep cargo holds to assault craft or helicopters. A system of five centerline elevators, conveyor lines and a monorail system move cargo and supplies. Two large elevators, one aft and one portside, move aircraft and equipment from the hangar deck to the flight deck. Wheeled vehicles, trucks, jeeps and tanks can be driven or pulled from any deck level storage position via Inclined ramps to either awaiting craft in the well deck or helicopters on the flight deck. B-WOOD 41 Departing — 9 January 1987 Goodbye 99 42,Departing Air f Department ff i ff fVf mxtBtwnmtfwrttfwu LT Anthony Dzielski V-S Division Officer From the cold, wind and snow of Alaskan operations to the balnny, tropical weather of the Southern Pacific, the Airdales of the Air Department met all challenges with eagerness and vigor. As the deployment pro- gressed, VI, V3, and V4 div- isions formed a tightly knit, pro- fessional team of Aircraft Hand- lers, Crashcrewmen, and Grapes . Using innovative techniques, we quickly learned to pack aircraft in the hanger for protection during high winds and heavy seas, creating long hours for hard working crews on rolling, slippery decks. Flight operations were poetry in motion . Conducting day and night operations with both Harriers and Helicopters, we consistently met the chal- lenge of rapidly changing sched- ules during several major exer- cises. Liberty was well deserved and a restful break from the de- manding at sea environment. Subic Bay became our second home. Pattaya Beach was a par- adise, while many of us discov- ered new spending opportuni- ties there and in Bangkok. Ko- LT Kenneth Bitar V-1 Division Officer rea and Australia rounded out our foreign liberty ports. A quick stop in Hawaii followed by a Tiger Cruise and suddenly it was all over. Air Department 45 V1 division of the Air Department consists of fifty-five Aviation Boatswain ' s Mates (Aircraft Handlers) wfio quite lit- erally, ridettie ■waves of tfieBELLEAU WOOD. This WEST- PAC had a great impact of all ABHs, from the nugget Airmen to the experienced WESTPAC veteran Leading Petty Offi- cers and Chief Petty Officers. The first ■ ' wave came in the form of Kernel Potlatch 87- 1. This Amphibious exercise was conducted in the Bering Sea off the Aleutian Islands. VI divi- sion spotted and respotted, launched and recovered aircraft in high winds and heavy seas, sub freezing temperatures, ice and blowing snow. A spirit of cooperation was readily no- ticed as VI personnel would alternate on deck to allow a shipmate time to warm up after spending hours in the bliz- zard conditions. Another ■ ' wave ' come off the Gulf of Thai- land with full day flight operations conducted in extremely hot and humid weather This of course was a welcomed change and really boosted spirits on the flight deck. The de- ployment was a learning experience for all of us. It was, how- ever, the friendships that were made and kept on this deploy- ment that gave us all the inspiration to endure 6 months away from our families. ABHC Ahgnay V-1 47 ABH1 Garza AA ABH3 Sorenson Antonopolous ABH3 Barnes AA Howe ABH3 Soden AN Jones AN Johnson AR Johnson AN Segovia AN Halinski AN Moulton AN Highfill AA Greer AN Alcoba AN Lauria AN Foley AA Smith AN Zaile AR Morris ABH2 ABH2 Mull Simpson ABH3 Haney ABH2 ABH3 Gutierez Thompson ABH3 Medina AN Buck AN Wyatt AA Hathaway AA Baumfalk AA Springfield AA Havenhill AR Parnell ABH3 White ABH3 Smollen ABH3 Davis ABH3 Williams AA Johnson AN Henry AN Manick AA Couser AA Kolleon AA Torres ABH1 Sharrett ABH3 Lechuga ABH3 Fernandez ABH3 Haynes AN Hyde AN Wray AA Stepan KXKiirmw nm -i9xm «Hmmm„mm m ; ; Hii A it S - (f, , - 1 yllj ' ' V } ®tlL «; ■ a 1 nr ' f 1 1 s - S fllB i ;% krj P w - -;. f , : ' ' 50 V-1 r P«wr «fy twiMHinp iwmi  ■■lllliMMI V-1 51 V-3 Division For V3. the 1987 WestPac de- ployment was a time of important milestones, hard work and a few periods of rest and relaxation. With an unprecedented 29 air- craft, including the AV-8B and the CH-53E. the V3 Division was called upon every night for nearly three weeks to hangar and secure up to 21 aircraft. This was espe- cially true during Kernel Pot- latch ' ' in the Bering Sea when as many as 41 aircraft were moved in one day. As the deployment un- folded and the weather conditions became less severe, the division worked hard to maintain their high standards of readiness and ap- pearance that became routine in the hangar deck. The Philippines, Thailand, Korea and Australia were all well deserved ports of call for the men of VS. The sight ofjeepneys, para- sails, Thia boxing, temples, shops, and sidewalk cafes will not soon be forgotten. The 1987 WestPac deployment will be re- membered by all division person- nel as a time of hard work and in- teresting liberty made enjoyable by the men who shared them. ABH3 PERSONNEL ■ Deitch ABH3 AN ABH3 Barney Scheneberg Borden ABHAN Slade AN Nellenback AA Robinson ABH2 Busse ABH3 Nosco AN AN AA Taylor Hayes Jenkins ABH1 Garcia ABH3 Watson AR Del Plato AR Schaffer AN Beavers AN AN AN Lynch Gary Burns 52 V-3  a«l,WWH?l EPffillUllUIIWHIII]lUIMW i ■ % J M ' V- -: ' Bl ' Si -e — tsr V-3 53 ■ rr R HH 1 yH V-4 The men of V4 division are known as Grapes. This is because of the pur- ple jerseys they wore during flight operations. The ' grapes ' ' operate and main- tain BELLE AU WOOD ' S mogas and aviation fuel systems. V4 has been extremely successful in doing their job. They developed into a team, working closely with the flight deck folks (yellow and blue shirts). This cohe- siveness makes long, com- plex flight operations seem very routine. 1 4 personnel also man the pumprooms on the sixth deck. It is here that the fuel is pumped from the tanks to the flight deck were aircraft are refueled. During underway replen- ishment operations (UN- REP), the grapes work closely with BELLE AU WOOD ' S boatswain s mates while taking on fuel from Navy oilers. Additionally, grapes supply the Engi- neering Department with emergency diesel generator fuel, and also ensure that Marine rolling stock and boats are kept filled with clean, high-quality fuel. ■HSi lBH PERSONNEL ABF2 ABF2 Marquez Diggs ABF3 Sawlcki ABF3 Gomez AN Reinke AN AA Taylor Arruda ABF1 Viloria ABF2 ABF2 Canady Hill ABF3 Norhtrup AN Lissow AN AN Fogle Otero ABF2 Amell ABF3 Alberts ABF3 Lontok AN Corcoran AN AN Conley Beverland ABFC Benson ABF2 Wrice ABF3 Betz ABF3 ABF3 Mayes Conrad AN Nicolas A N Serrano AA BellefeVille AN Hutchins ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' =  « ' ■■ ■■■■ ASCS Randy Yurong IM04 Division Officer ■BnaMgBg BiiiiMiyi i wi i iJM a r Across the grand Pacific Ocean we have sailed for these six months of our lives together in Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). We have seen the savage beauty of the Gulf of Alaska, and the freezing serenity of the Bering Sea and the Aleutians. We have sailed to the corners of the Gulf of Thailand, and the Sea of Japan. We wit- nessed the contrast of the calms and storms, the heat of the Philippines and the frigid north wind of the coast of Ko- rea, and all through the journey we have looked forward to our return to the west coast of our mainland. The ventures to the lands down under awaited us in the last segments of our sojourn. The indoc- trinations into the Solemn Order and An- cient Ivlysteries of the Deep, and the crossing of the line were major events In the lives of the sailors and marines. We have observed the variety of the life in the Pacific. We have worked in all the regions and supported the Air Com- bat Element and their operations. Over- all. AIMD has worked in some of the most extreme conditions of heat and cold, and been fortunate enough to relax in some of the most temperate locales that the Pacific has to offer. We have built up engines in the near-Arctic, and moved yellow gear to support un-reps in the tropical waters of the Gulf of Thai- land, and met every challenge and ob- stacle. We have all learned from our inter- actions with the friendly people of the Pacific rim nations. We have tasted of their many and diverse cultures, and those among us who tasted Kimchi will long remember it, as well. It has been a great cruise, and the time went by fast, the friendships were warm, and the suc- cesses were many, but the desire to cross the Pacific once more to the loved ones on the beach back home is strong, and we will be glad to be back again. We have made a lifetime ' s memories in six months, and will carry them with us for many days to come. A V8-B Tech Reps AIMD 59 IM01 UMD PATCH! ' OIC AZ3CASTEf 05T $3 50.a iROERS TAKEN INTIL 17 APRIL 8 ' ATC Madden SGT BIhum SSGT Brewer AZ3 Caster AZ1 Chebahtah AZ2 Ellis AD1 Howell AK2 Manley AKAN PIraino AMS1 Hammonds AE1 Hardage AK2 Henault ' i 60 IMO1 lGiiai gggimjMiiuiiiimiiMiMiii All administrative and mainte- nance action within AIMD starts and finishes within IM01. Ranging from the induction of aircraft components that require repair, to the procure- ment of technical publications, and the requisitioning of repair parts. IM01 maintains quality control with- in the department which Insures a smooth and effective maintenance program. IM02 CPL ■ PERSONNEL . Ballard CPL Barll CPL Bramblett SSGT Cuellar LCPL Firth LCPL Hamm LCPL Lee LCPL Lima LCPL Mendoza LCPL Spitzer LCPL Stockbrldge AT2 Baran AMMAN Bundy AN Durham AE3 Halk AMS2 Harris AMEAN Hill AD1 Justice ATI McColgan AMEAN McNeely ADAA Ramirez AME2 Sanzo AMS3 Shannon AD3 Stephens AMS3 VIckers SSGT Ankrum CPL Chrisos LCPL Gregory LCPL Heatherly CPL Hendricks CPL Huddelston LCPL Merten LCPL Newbury SSGT Prioleau CPL Ray CPL Schoeberle AN Camarillo AMHAA Clark PR1 Merrick AD1 Labrusca AMS1 Specht AMSAN Surratt AD2 Thomas LCPL Brown LCPL Canales AMH1 Bonit 62 IM02 RXRfflnoRBiiBmmiMiim IM02 is the largest division in AIMD, consisting of 49 of ttie most talented and hard working sailors and marines ever as- sembled in one division. IM02 division has five different workcenters. The powerplants workcenter maintains and repairs engines and many of the components associated with the propulsion system. Airframes is tasked with the responsibility of repairing the aircrafts structure and Inspecting the aircraft for structural damage using X-rays and ultra- sonic methods. Hydraulics maintains and re- pairs numerous components associated with the aircrafts landing and flight control systems. Air Crew Survival Equipment (Par- aloft) is the pilots guardian angel. They main- tain each pilots survival equipment and the aircrafts survival equipment. This includes life preservers, life rafts and various other life saving equipment. IM02 Is also responsible for keeping BELLEAU WOOD ' S finest (Devil Dog) in its highest condition of readiness. IM02 has skills that keep the aircraft em- barked on BELLEAU WOOD flying at maxi- mum capability and safety. IM02 63 m 64 IM02 H PERSONNEL ■ SGT Badger CPL Davis LCPL Dempsey SGT Incerham LCPL Klein CPL Marlell CPL Olesky CPL Pewitt LCPL Rodriguez CPL Scherwin CPL Serviss SGT Tavares CPL Viken CPL Walls LCPL Wiser LCPL Woods AT2 Crider AE1 Graham ATAN Lacy ATI Pearson CPL Alge CPL Baran CPL Bertram SGT Brito LCPL Colonese CPL Derocher SGT Evans LCPL Glad SGT Hoffman CPL Israelson LCPL Luther CPL Ortiz GYSGT Peebles LCPL Perrico CPL Prentki LCPL Raid SGT Sackie CPL Smith ATAN Gill AT3 Keller AE1 Keyton LCPL Sarabaum LCPL Fernette LCPL Blackstone LCPL Bordelon 66 IM03 IM03 Avionics, is the invisible shop In AIMD. When all the avionic equipment is work- ing properly on the aircraft nobody notices us. IHowever when a piece of gear breaks it is turned Into Avionics and a replacement is put Into the aircraft. Nobody seems to realize the work that Is required to repair, calibrate, or test avionic gear. The only thing they know Is that some magic has been performed on the gear and now It works. The magicians of avionics, are but a small group of sailors and Marines who have studied long and hard to learn the intricacies of electronics. Due to the large number of different types of equipment, A vion- ics is divided Into six different workcenters, 610, 620, 640, 650, 670, and 690. These sailors and Marines have mastered the fine art of re- pairing those mysterious black boxes, gauges, communication systems, weapon systems. Because of IM03 our pilots are able to navi- gate, stabilize and defend themselves for any purpose. Hi 1 IM03 67 68 IM03 mi ' jfrMv:!; . IM03 69 70 IMO3 IM04 71 y IMO-4 is commonly called support equipment shop. SE provides equipment required by embarked air combat ele- ments. The SE is composed of a variety of gear, from simple maintenance stands up to more sophisticated mobile electric power units, hydraulic servicing equipment and aircraft tow- ing tractors. Material handling equipment consists offorklifts with various lifting capacities, and the multiple purpose pallet transporter. Some forklifts are diesel driven. Four are de- signed for rough terrain and are capable to drive and steer in four wheels. These characteristics have proven highly effi- cient on board ship due to very limited maneuvering space. These have a lifting capacity of two tons and mainly utilized for movement of munitions. Support equipment: Where air support begins. 72 IM04 mVP J MW B ikl IJIilUII HHH— ■ IM04 73 Combat Systems Combat Systems Department is an amalgamation of 104 technicians and operators that keep BELLE AU WOOD ' S electronics, data, weapons and ordnance systems ready for combat. A true Navy Marine Corps team we work together to support the command and control structure of the Amphibious Task Force while pro viding defense for the Flagship and offen- sive punch to the Air Combat Element (ACE) through aviation ordnance. The department is made up of the Electronics and Data Systems Division (CSE). Fire Control Division (CSF), Gunnery Division (CSG), and Weapons Divi- sion (CSW). LCDR Frank Frabotta Department Head LT Richard Davis CSG Division CW04 Lowell Crawley CSW Division wmamsmam CBS 75 CSE Division PERSONNEL DS2 Castonguay DS1 Chapman ET3 Howard ET3 Covey DS3 Scheyer DS2 Beezley DS2 Delfin ETC Fisher DS3 Smith ET2 Mathews ET2 Brenner ET3 Rel ET2 Williamson ET2 Ryan DS2 Chapman DS3 Kalter DS3 Stepp ET3 Todd ET3 Zoellick ET3 Hasselbach ET2 Webster ET2 Welter DS1 Smit ET3 Waddlngton ET3 Marrs ET3 Young DS3 Mcginnis DS2 Christensen ET2 DIpzinskI E S £ 3 E ; r bT HI f ■- ' p ' ' ;:,;; ,:S| V ' f rj CSE Division is responsible for maintaining one of the largest electronics computer systems afloat. These systems are com- prised of and maintained by Radar (CSE 1); Communications (CSE 2): Calibration (CSE 3); Link 1 1, Naval Tactical Data Systems and computer maintenance is handled by CSE 4 and CSE 5. CSE Division compromises two separate ratings, ET ' s (elec- tronics technicians) and DS ' s (data systems technicians). Frequent- ly called upon to work side by side on an electronics problem that encompasses equipments of both ratings, they have consistently risen to the occasion. CSE Division comes under the direction of the Electronic fvtaterial Officer (Et IO). Lt Patrick N. Brown. BBafflJOigBMga BUIlHMWJM i l ll CSG CSG Division is the ship ' s weapons division. They maintain and repair the ship s two five inch guns which can be used to defend the ship against enemy aircraft and surface craft or shell the beach in prepara- tion or support of an amphibious landing. In addition, they maintain the ship s armory and the ship s ma- chine guns and small arms. Ship s small arms include pistols, rifles, shotguns, flare pistols, line throwing guns and bayonets. The third area of responsibility which falls to the Gunners l ates in CSG Division is maintenance of the ship s ammunition records. They are responsible for ordering, receiving and maintain- ing strict accounting records of all ammunition carried on BELLEAU WOOD. This includes all ammunition from blasting caps to 1000 pound bombs. CSG Divi- sion is the heart of the ship s defense organization and as such is a vital part of the ship ' s crew. J ki . i PL t. 1 y i i IJ cb; H wW i l¥1 i|IFIimi|llliWl CSG 81 GMGSN PERSONNEL 1 Shanley GMGSN Hanson GMG3 Swaggerty GMG2 Upfold GMG1 Morrison GMGSN Cox GMG1 Renthrope GMGC Mathis GMG3 Jones GMGSN Engel GMG2 Williams GMG1 Robinson GMGSN Saltan GMG3 Allen GMG2 Giles GMGC Brown 82 CSG Jim ffJW W««  0  miMnl imninM B BBU r 1 PERSONNEL , FC2 Aiken FC2 Moss FC2 Deluca FC2 Sandey FCC Arnold FC3 Pulido FC2 Wentz FC2 Zimmerman FC3 Mitchell FC3 Watson FC2 Lindgren FC2 Gary FCC Krueger FCC Quiring FC3 Loving FC1 Cook FC1 Davenport FC2 Gradvi ohl 84 CSF «M1JI—«M« csw Nineteen Eighty Seven found a New Navy Marine Corps team aboard the USS BELLE AU WOOD. The addition of the AV-8B aircraft provides a new dimension, air launched ordnance to the landing team support already provided by BELLEAU WOOD. CSW Division is primari- ly responsible for the stowage, assembly, and handling of a variety of air launched weapons, including free-fall and guided bombs, missiles, rockets, and Aircraft Gun Ammunition. Extensive hand-on training en- sures Combat Readiness at all times. Shipboard damage control, magazine systems maintenance and the upkeep of weapons support equipment round out the many respon- sibilities of this NEW CSW Division. AOC Nestegard CSW 85 ■ ' ■ ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' Cf -_ f  % :i4m . «fllW-- ' J V f LCPL Schnieder CPL Mendez AOAN Rice A01 Choiniere A03 Roen A01 Carrillo A02 Blackwell A01 Mckamie A01 Anderson A03 Sullivan A03 Russell A03 Potter A02 Farrington A03 Henderson A03 Oberloh A03 Stephens A02 Macfarlane A03 Hanklns A01 Burson AOAA Madrigal AOAN Bell A03 McGaughey AOC Baker CPL Pray A03 Boyd SGT Roche SSGT Crosby AOAN Hellms A03 BInns f ai I wood LHA 3 Wk.w «- Tr ' im '  w iMiiiiimwiinuM 3W - aj ie 3ir- ate SMC i.Uimm. 3WE 3fl =?«C -I I ' TH ' : CS Division e ' Tr ar -res ' 3 G SHE 3 3II - WrfiHI ' JS e e. e :s« • ' rM; 90 CR .Wg «- ' HT «H   1lll «U1 m, 1 PERSONNEL ■ RMCS Hudson RM1 Gibbs RM1 May RM1 Monteverde RM2 Branson RM2 Bryant RM2 Clark RM2 Harris RM2 Harris RM2 Kortsehl RM2 McNeal RM2 Reeves RM2 Willis RM3 Cooper RM3 Croker RM3 Dolan RMS Ferstle RMS Greenan RMS Greenisen RMS Kelly RMS Kopki RMS Pellegrino RMS Riley RMS Root RMS Scott RMS Smith RMS Washington RMS Bejarano RMS Brooks RMS George SN Lee RMSN Halstead 1 RMSN Robinson | RMSA Taylor 1 a - - y CR 91 Deck Department LT Donald Hundley Asst First Lieutenant ! I The Pacific Ocean has been seen by many eyes, but the people who have seen this lady the most is the men of Deck Department These men have seen her at her best in the south pacific, and have seen her worst in the north. Look- outs are the eyes of the BELLEAU WOOD, they are the first and the last people to see the areas of the Pacific Ocean as we pass through her A t one time or another most of the Pa- cific Ocean has found a new home in the vast welt deck. Our anchor has touched the Pacific in many areas as well as her adjoining seas. Underway replenish- ments have taken place where the Pacif- ic has been at her angriest and most se- rene. Deck Department has come to know the Pacific Ocean in her varying moods and has met her many challenges. ENS Rodney Holman First Division Officer ENS Donald Kayl Second Division Officer i JP Y m s B m ii - s -C CW03 Jack Strafford Bosn 92 DECK ENS Salvatore Amato Boat Division Officer mgssssBassiam 1 ST 93 First Division is involved in ev- ery major decl department function. We man ttie forecastle, forward re- fueling station, tfie transfer at sea rig, and port wing wall. First Division rigs ttie boat booms and is in charge of deck department materials via ttie bos ' n locker and paint locker All di- vision personnel stand bridge watch rotation underway. PERSONNEL 1 BMl Koranda BM2 Emerson BM2 Cosby BM3 Wagner BM3 Ellis B M3 Zeno BM3 Cazeras BM3 Garvey BM3 Pickett SN Bean SA Lockndge SA Curne SA Ctiao SA Ridge SR Robistow SA Huizar SA Himes SA Wilbur SA Morson SN Page SN Harold SN Tompuhs SA Lareza SN Bennett BM2 Hamrtck BMl Tupuola 94 1 ST ' m 1 ST 95 mmim ( ' ' ' m fe !-« 96 2ND 4 « !,!. w r 1 2ND 97 98 2ND BM1 Trimble IKHi 100 BOAT Boat Division consists of one officer and 16 enlisted personnel. Boat Division is responsible for 4 motor boats and the ship s zodiac boat. Boat Division mans the ready life boat for flight quarters, man overboard and other watercraft type evolutions. Engineering Department The Engineering Department is the largest depart- ment on board ship. Over 200 sailors make up this hard-working group of men. The endless list of ma- chinery onboard is kept running by these highly trained technicians. Equipment to produce electr ical power, feed hungry bodies, distill drinking water, move Ma- rines and cargo ashore. Basically, everything to make the BELLE AU WOOD as livable as possible while car- rying out its mission is the responsibility of these engi- neers. LCDR Daniel McDonagh Asst. Chief Engineer LT John Kisela Assistant Repair Officer LT John Burton Damage Control Assistant LTJG Troy Stoner Main Propulsion Assistant 102 ENG LT Vince Kiselica Auxiliary Officer ENS Richard Tefrault A Division Officer LTJG John Oberle Electrical Officer LTJG Michael Smith E Division Officer ENS Darryl Jackson M Division Officer J A Gang 1_ j PERSONNEL 1 EM1 Weber ENl Casey MM2 Agapay EM2 Thomas IC3 Thomas MM3 Bryan MM3 Gregory ENS Slruebig MMFM Ruiz MMFN Houseiy FN Snyder FA Biancriard FN Spaulding MM3 Whisler ENl Contreras ENC Randolpfi EN2 Kuster EN3 Mcraney ENS Nagengast ENFN Santiago FN Young FN Boston ENFN Greendalh ENFA King FA Apodaca ENFA Bullard FN Schaelter MMl Mysak MMFN Ward ENFA Scoti FA Golding EN1 Brooks MM1 Agustin MM2 Davis MM3 Sandoval ENFN Firebaugh ENFN Lilla FN Banks MMFA Fick MM2 Kasdort MM3 Beavers EN2 Poulin 104 Auxiliaries MMCS Zacarias 1 B i ' ' 1 j H 1 f A KTuj Si 9 rffftjitfM 11 B m V l 1 z l m -- ' jH W _ m tE J nwRwi B H ' -JI H i md L Auxiliaries Division Snipes are the Engineering De- partment ' s unsung heroes. The A-Team ' s presence is felt from the anchor windlass forward to the stern gate aft, and from the ship ' s whistle on the mast to the firepumps in the deep recesses of the ship. During the course of a normal day the efforts of the auxil- iaries division affects every individual aboard. The A- Team ' s diverse responsibilities are divided among five shops. The Hydraulic Shop (EA01) handles the aircraft, weapons and medevac elevators: anchor windlass and after steering. The Hydraulic shop in conjunction with the Engine Shop (EA02), also maintains the ship ' s numerous assault systems that help land amphibious forces. The Engine shop also runs the ship s emergency diesels, maintains the ship s small boats and a variety of air compressors. The Steam and Heat Shop (EA03) ensures that the ship is kept warm and amply supplied with hot water: the shop also maintains galley and laundry equipment. The Sewage Treatment Shop (EA 04) maintains the three sewage treatment plants and four electric firepumps found onboard. The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Shop (EA05) keeps the ship cool in the tropical climates and maintains a variety of refrigration and ventila- tion equipment. s% IlljE 1111.1)1, IHHIli Auxiliaries 107 « B Division B Division. BELLE AU WOOD ' S largest division, pro- vides the raw p ower and stami- na required to take the largest amphibious ship afloat down to the sea. Fifty men maintain and operate two of the largest boil- ers in the Navy and all associat- ed auxiliary equipment. Known as hole snipes by fellow shipmates, the Boilers Techni- cians acquire everyone ' s re- spect for their perseverance the below deck world of 40-140 de- grees F temperatures, port and starboard watch s. and continu- ous hard labor. Requiring only fuel and water the men produce enough energy to propel forty thousand tons of ship, generate four thousand kilowatts, and provide hotel services for three thousand Navy and f larine per- sonnel continuously. Each man and family of B Division is re- sponsible for the success of the USS BELLE AU WOOD during her historic western pacific de- ployment which ranged from north in the Bering Sea to south of Australia. .% (AS f •■; ,, ' - J 108 B Division m. B-Division 109 mm PERSONNEL i BTC Daniels FA Copeland BTC Powell FA Volk BT1 Homer BT1 Harris BT1 King BT2 Mallinger BT1 Lee BT2 Tittle BT2 Collins BT3 Cole BT2 Ramsier BT3 Anderson BT2 Bradley BT2 Aguerrebere BT2 Letchworth BT2 Flatt BT2 With BT3 Garcia BT3 Fischer BT3 Doty BT3 Feldman BT3 Irvine BT3 Newton BT3 ONeil BT3 Easter BT3 Burfiend BT3 Whitney BT3 Schmidt BT3 Conwell BT3 Penix BT3 Puckett BTFN Taylor BTFN Hardie BTFN O ' Connor BTFN Esalio BTFN Jones FN Larson FN Amigable BTFA Glass BTFA Lyerly FA Fawley FA Vereen MM2 Smith MM3 Himango MMFA Miller 110 B-Division W . WCW- t « ' « tK i«nMlll ■■■ B-Division 111 iS B BEO ii fitUiSHB T ■ |,sJi B-Division 113 saaamBm BSi ( ' • E Division Electrical division. E-division com- prised of forty-eight individuals, is re- sponsible for more equipment tfian any ottier division on board BELLEAU WOOD. E-division fias six work centers responsible for electrical and interior communications, and internal naviga- tion to carrier approach systems. Day or night you can find E-division working to maintain a safe operational environment providing service to crew members and embarked units. The lighting shop is responsible for 1 15 volt distribution systems. They en- sure the carrier approach indicator sys- tem and the visual landing aids are work- ing for safe flight operations. This shop is also responsible for all the lighting and receptacles found throughout the ship. The Motor rewind shop takes care of all electric motors onboard. The galley equipment and batteries for aircraft moving equipment are all handled by the rewind shop. All electrical tools onboard the ship can be found in the electrical tool issue room before they can be used anywhere else. The electrical tool issue room en- sures all tools are electrically safe to use. They also make sure any personal gear that is to be used onboard is electri- cally safety checked. Mini repair is the E-division shop which is responsible for all indicator lights and interior communication systems such as the IMC for general announcements and the SMC for flight deck communications. The IC gyro room is responsible for the interior voice communication system switchboard which provide input to all shipboard phones. The ship ' s naviga- tional gyros are also under the responsi- bility of the IC gyro room. Finally, the distribution shop is re- sponsible for all 440 volt and 400 Hz dis- tribution system. They ensure that this heavy duty electrical system, which is utilized by all the ship ' s computers, is safely confined so that electrical acci- dents do not occur. E-division responsibilities touch al- most everyone s life onboard BELLEAU WOOD. It is a division which truly does their part in keeping the BELLEAU WOOD an operational warship. E-Division 115 PERSONNEL - EMI Steinheimer ICS Clark EMI Dominguez IC3 Stoll EM1 Harris ICS Chatelain EM 2 Clark ICS Webb EM3 Wood ICS Mieloch EM3 Taylor ICS Sanders EM3 Baliton ICS Pearman EMS Magsumbol ICS Violette EMS Williams ICFN Pete EMS Mullin ICFN Duarte EMS Drzewiecki EMFN Romero EMS McCall FN Hendrix EMS Levasseur FN Perkins EMFN Monroe FN Stafford EMFN Cox FN Washington EMFN Huber FA St Mane EMFN Johnson EMFN Kelly 1 CC Fullen FA London IC1 Johnson EM2 Henson IC2 Degraffenreid FA Caro IC2 West FA Lyson IC2 Brevelle IC2 Robinson 116 E-Division n t ' - rrr jrvr m mmm,, i r r.! 118 M-DIV M — Division is a small group of professionals wfio are responsible for making tfie ship move Ihrougfi all the seas of the world, supply electrical power, make fresh and feed (boiler) water not to mention in charge of the lubrication oil storage and use and a variety of pumps, values, purifiers, and heat exchangers, for the main machinery spaces of the ship. fvl — Division personnel, referred to as hole snipes are a breed apart from the average sailor. We can work in extreme temperatures be it cold, hot or in between. The equipment we keep operating are the main turbine engines, ships service turbine generators and all the pumps, valves, tanks and heat exchan- gers to go with them. Without M — Division, who work side-by-side with B — Division, the ship doesn t move or have electrical power. The next time you see the ship move, turn on a light or even take a shower, remem- ber the ' hole snipes ' ' are who supply that service. M-DIV 119 ■™™°° ' ' ' ' « ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ° 120 M-Divislon PERSONNEL - MMC Schmidt MM3 Avila MMFA Roetcisoender MM1 Williams MM3 Tulppo FA Reber MM1 Malgapo MM3 Nine FA Goodyear MM1 Binayan MMFN Foster FA Haight MM1 Buss FN Casapulla FA Hicks MM1 Lisec FN Chubb FA Rhat lean MM2 Schwidder FN Fink FA Ergott MM2 Jakubowicz FN Vogel FA Braswell MM2 Maxhimer FN Quinn FR Taylor MM 3 Moore FN Brown FR York MM3 Boling FN Francouer MM2 Paulson MM3 Bowers FN Wettlaufer FA Rhatican MM3 Hall FN Picazo M-Division 121 m R Division R — Division IS only one of the outstanding divisions in the Engineering Department, our mot- to ' when called on we do it . The shops consist of ER01 which IS responsible for trouble calls, welding and countless IWRs. ER02 maintains all repair lockers and the countermeasure wash- down system. ER03 takes charge of the AFFF System and Halon 1301. ER04 controls the bal- last system during Amphibious operations, keep- ing the welldeck wet and maintaining the firemain system at all times. EROS repairs all parts thought to be irreparable and excelling in engrav- ing. ER09 runs the supervision and training of DCPO ' s. Directly answering to head figures as the X O., 31 coordinator and Chief Engineer. 90°o of R — Division personnel are members of the Fire Cracker team. All of us in R — Division would like to thank our supervisors for helping us to be the sailors and hard workers that we are. 122 E-Division W K ' - nT r K r , = mMi , , n «, ni,muwm ■P 1 et r MS m fBCWT msBissBsssss R Division )SONN HTC Wadk.ns HT3 Ramirez HTC Moore HT3 Shaw HTC Feyerabend MR3 SI nckler HT1 Hensley HT3 Taylor HTl Gomez HT3 Treadway HT1 Roschi HTFN Cradit MR1 Switt HTFN Dotson HT2 Beckner HTFN Park MH2 Downey HTFN Handnck HT2 Dixon HT FN Lubresky HT2 Holt HTFA Hemstreet HT2 Morr FN Cosme MR2 Saunders FN Gratiot HT2 Scott FN Potter HT2 Webster FA Bower HT2 Wilkerson FN Banks HT3 Arbuckle FA Dick ison HT3 Davis FA Mchargue MR3 Obnial FA Preston HT3 Ounaway FN Wills HT3 Hardin FA Holmes HT3 Mason FA Witl HT3 Proefrock ■ mfi RF SH.lHIXi; i 1 HI M KIT 1 K 1 ' ' ' m 124 R-Division - ' ' ' - ' ' R-Division 125 t BossmBssms 126 R-Divislon   - TTrTTn. -  — .■■inL-.Mll.U.- R-Divlsion 127 ' •■■ ' ' ' - ' ' ° ' ' ° ' - ' ' ° ' ™ ( ' •ll Executive Department ENS Ronald Gates Administration Officer We were happy. We were sad. We were busy. We were bored. We enjoyed new sights and adventures, yet fondly wished we could share them with those left behind. We traveled thousands of miles through weather and sea conditions ranging from calm seas to rag- ing storms. What did we accomplish and why did we go? We came to project the image of America s determination to de- fend Its Allies in the Pacific. During the deployment. BELLEAU WOOD engaged in four major amphibious operations. PHIBLEX Kernel Potlatch 87- 1 was conducted in the Arctic cold off the Aleutian Islands. Operation Valiant Usher 87- 1 was a cooperative exercise conducted with the Royal Thai Navy and f larine Corps. Operation Team Spirit 87 was conducted with Republic of Korea Forces and was the major effort of the deployment. EA USEX 87 (Eastern Austra- lian Exercise) was the fourth and final exercise. The East Australian Exercise demonstrated the Navy ' s ability to successfully interact with yet another PAG Allie. The Executive Department of BELLEAU WOOD primarily pro- vides administrative support to the 12 other departments of the ship. Support functions performed by these offices and assistants vary greatly from providing individual counseling and services to supporting landing forces ashore. The challenge inherent in serving a crew of over 900 officers and enlisted men was met with determi- nation and a will to succeed by each member of the Executive De- partment. Hard work and long hours, both at sea and inport were routine. And office work was only part of the challenge. During vari- ous shipboard evolutions, the majority of Executive Department oc- cupy key billets in the ship ' s battle bill. They work as phone talkers, flight deck guides, stretcher bearers, repair party members and more. Though we are often thought of as ' desk jockeys ' we are always sailors ' firs t and our military duties and responsibilities take precedence over our professional jobs. LCDR Barry Black Chaplain CW03 Thomas Spade 3-M Officer CW02 Aaron Long Security Officer 128 Executive YNC Rummer pppc; rykikipi NCC DEGNER PNC SOLONGA LNl CONNER PC1 HILL RPl JOHNSON PN2 MORRIS YN2 WILLIAMS PN2 CARITAN YN3 RODRIGUEZ YN3 SERAD YN3 WILLIAMS IMS EVANS PCS DARRAH PN3 PINEDA PN3 SALLEY YN3 CHANCE SN DOMINGO YNSN YOUNG PCSN LORENZO SN CAMACHO PNSN MULVANEY SN BELL YNSA MCMAHON .s  i 5 J 1 130 EXEC The AD division includes the Captain s Office, Legal Office, Edu- cational Services Office, Post Of- fice, Personnel Office, Chaplain ' s Office, Command Master Chief and Career Counselor ' s Office. EXEC 131 amUBBBBBSBmiSS Combat The Cargo Division consists of Captain S. H. Pratt. MGySgt R A. Cross. GySgt M. T. Hed- lund and GySgt M. S Dorsey. Basically, we ad- vise the ship s commanding officer of the load- ing and unloading of the ship and effect coordi- nation between the ship and the landing force for embarkation and debarkation matters. Captain Pratt and ' ' Top ' ' Cross work for the executive officer in debarkation control and co- ordinate control the movement of personnel and equipment throught Gunny Dorsey on the flight deck and Gunny Hedlund in the well deck. The fvlanne Corps mission is the seize and establish advanced naval bases. In short, am- phibious operations. If there is such a thing as a true soldier of the sea. then it must be those Mannes who are assigned to Ship s Company aboard amphibious ships. We are proud to have served aboard the USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA- 3). 132 Combat Cargo - ' ' ' ' - ' — ■■ CAPT Steve Pratt ceo Combat Cargo 133 Law Enforcement Division ( j LE ( ' Law Enforcement) Division personnel are considered the police officers of tfie higfi seas. Tfiey are responsible for enforcing command policies and Navy directives and regulations. Tfieir primary duties are to maintain good order and discipline. Incorporated into tfiis fiigfily motivat- ed and professional divisio n are senior rated f aster-at-Arms (f A), a se- lect few mature petty officers (otfier tf)an t AA rating) and embarked Ma- rine NCO personnel. All Augmented personnel are assigned for a 6 montti tour of duty. A typical f aster-at-Arms w ork day consist of patrol- ling, sfiip s surveillance. Security checks and protection of crew mem- bers life and property. No matter whether the job is big or small, the Mas- ter- at- Arms can do them all. They are the PRIDE of the Pacific. MAC Brents (right) MAI Jenson MA1 Baughman DS1 Chapman BM1 Dunn ASM2 Garcia 0S2 Netherton 0S2 Niblet AT1 Pearson MA1 Pike NM1 Quicho AK2 Salazar ABH2 Simpson EW2 Strazzulla MAA 135 IBS H ' li ' Medical Department The Pacific Ocean - North and West has been our home for the past six months. This has hap- pened because we have completed WESTPAC ' 87 while making the USS BELLE AU WOOD (LHS-3) our Home at Sea . The Medical Department has func- tioned as an extremely competent and successful unit caring for the sick and injured. The success was shared by many men from many units throughout the Southern California Area and along the Eastern Shore Line. LCDR John Martino Dental Officer I _ PFR ONNFI HM1 Singh HM1 Everett HM1 Ruddeck HM1 Spears HM2 Encarnacion HM2 Sigountos HM2 Ballon HM3 Allen HM3 Burghardt HM3 Chamberlain HM3 Howard HM3 London HM3 McCullough HM3 Paris HM3 Powell HN Fort HN Price HN Stevenson HMCS Parker MED 137 From taking blood pressures, to the most complex surgeries, to medivacs in extremely hazardous situations, these doctors, nurses and corpsmen were hard at work maintaining the ship s op- erational readiness. These men worked day and night, even during the roughest weather and heaviest of seas to ensure that the ship ' s evolutions were carried out smoothly and efficiently. Even when the rigors of the ship s many drills were interrupted for real casualties, these teams were on hand, ready to utilize their skills and ensure all sailors and Ma- rines were given professional care. It ' s a comforting thought that such in-depth medical care is available on the high seas in the Northern and Western Pacif- ic Ocean that we have called ' HOME . id 140 MED K ,.T „T ,,..,„. Dental Department The Dental Department aug- mented the department while de- ployed WESTPAC 87. Capabilities include: Operative, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endo- dontics, Preventive and limited Prosthetics Dentistry. Furnished with ' state of the art ' ' equipment we cared for over 2700 shipboard per- sonnel as well as personnel from the USS ANCHORAGE, CAYUGA, OGDEN, ELLIOTT and RAMSEY while deployed, a force greater than 5,000 sailors and Marines. L t Parker and DN Waslosky of the 11thl lau delivered dental treatment to the people in Rayong , a Thai village, while LCDR Martino, DT2 Trejo, DT3 Souder and DN Perry at- tended to the dental needs of the natives at a Negrito village in the Philippines during deployment. PERSONNEL DENT 141 HSUHBOfl Navigation Department LCDR Thomas Nolle Navigator LCDR James Trupp Previous Navigator Navigation is derived from the Latin Navis. (ship), plus igare. (to direct). Therefore navigation IS the science by which a ship traverses the waters of the world be determining position, course, and distance traveled. Being more than a science the art of navigation has been made evident during the 1987 cruise. The safe navigation of the ship was and re- mains the top priority as we transited throughout the deployment. It was this commitment to safety and professionalism that allowed us to successful- ly navigate BELLEAU WOOD during the 1987 WESTPAC, from the cold northern waters of Alas- ka near the Artie circle to the pacific ' s southern most liberty port of Sydney, Australia. During this deployment we experienced a va- riety of weather and sea conditions that tested not only the integrity of the ship but also the determina- tion of the crew as well. We survived winds of 70 plus knots and temperatures below zero in the Gulf of Alaska, to the balmy heat and humidity of the tropical areas such as Thailand. Philippines, and Hawaii. This deployment illustrated to us just how vast and unpredictable the Pacific Ocean is. We were impressed by the extremes of weather conditions and were humbled by the malviotent nature of a tempest uncontrolled. We all earned our degrees in the science of navigation by successfully cir- cumscribing the Pacific Ocean safely. QMC Charles Stabio Division Officer 142 Navigation ffll-Timnmna— nrmmim PERSONNEL QM2 Brown QM2 Hodkinson QM2 Warden QM3 Adams QM3 Blaze QM3 Flick QMS Kern QMS Williams QMSN Donaldson QMSN Gurlel QMSN Tyndal QM1 Chapman Navigation 143 IHIHfl ffhrl l Nucleus Landing Force Staff The Nucleus Landing Force Staff is establisf)ed on- board LHAs in place of a l larine Communications De- tachment. They provide expertise for LHA automated communications systems and the VCC-2 multi channel equipment. They assist, advise, and indoctrinate the em- barked landing force in this equipment. CAPT — PERSONNEL 1 Chris Brueller MSGT Holmes | SGT Kien SjiUiaasagammmtaaaMM EOD DET 35 When someone mentions EOD, you think of a hero smothering a bomb to protect his shipmates. While that dramatic aspect of explo- sive ordanance disposal work is well known, the day-to-day work done by EOD personnel is one of the Navy ' s best kept secrets. Navy EOD techni- cians identify, render safe and dis- pose of foreign and domestic, sur- face and underwater ordanance, in- cluding nuclear weapons and also provide secret service support. EOD Det 35, home based at EOD Mobile Unit One, Barbers Point, Hawaii, de- ployed on USS BELLE AU WOOD during WESTPAC 87. Det 35 was in- volved in ordanance disposal opera- tions both afloat and ashore as well as conducting underwater hull sur- veys. We are a five man team com- prised of it. Barry Bush from Talla- hassee, Fla., OSI DV Marcus Wade from Union City, Tenn., HT1 DV Robert ' ' Bing ' ' Crosby from St. Pe- tersburg, Fla., GMG1 DV Charles Weldon from Athens, Ga., and HT2 Ron Loeser from Louisville, Ky. Warm or cold, being the Happy Campers ' ' we are, we dive the world over, Aloha! OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT CDR Charles Benn Operations Officer The Pacific Ocean represented a variety of chal- lenges to each of us during WestPac ' 87. Family men viewed it w ith mixed emotions, as the strain of family separation dampened the satisfaction derived from professional achievement. Those with queasy sto- machs viewed it with apprehension . . . sometimes with good reason. The old salts viewed it as the site of adventures, past, present and future. First-time de- ployers saw it as the opportunity to see the world which they dreamed of when they enlisted. Single men viewed it as a unique opportunity to involve themselves in the Navy ' s mission to further intercultural relations with host nationals. Tacticians viewed it, as always, as a potential battleground; a view made very real by the USS STARK tragedy. Despite our separate person- al views, however, each member of Operations De- partment shared one major challenge; that of testing every facet of our professional skills . . . and each was equal to the test. LCDR Charles McCarthy OC Division Officer Asst. Air Operations Officer LCDR DaviJ Potttid Intelligence Officer 146 OPS Sksjiamsasamm MAJ Raymond Shelton Air Operations Officer LT Rolf White Asst Operations Officer I JG Dallas Swenson I blic Affairs Officer LTJG John Jones Combat Information Officer ENS Dan Garcia Electronic Warfare Officer OPS 147 148 OPS i OPS 149 PERSONNEL 0S3 Alexander OSSN Kuykendall 0S3 Bird 0S2 Macduff 0S3 Burks OSSN Nelson 0S1 Butler 0S1 Parr OSSN Davis OSSN Parry 0S3 Dowell 082 Pascoe OSSA Franklin OSSA Sloughey OSSR GIberson 0S2 Staley OSCS Goodwin OSSN Stamps OS1 Hall 0S2 Vasquez 0S2 Harrington OSSN Wagner OSSN Harvill 0S3 Ward 0S2 Haynes 0S2 Winemlller OSSN Henderson 0S2 Wingfield 0S2 Izzett 0S1 Winsor 0S3 Jackson 0S3 Wortham OSSN Kiely F . Sfl H iB i B I Bii ' jMEi B il pt jj -i f „|r F 01 Divislon 151 ifl 152 01 Division 01 Division 153 mgmmsm METRO PERSONNEL 1 AG3 Beal AG2 Buttermore AGAA Foley AG1 Polley AGAA - Smith AG1 Smoiha AGAA Snider OA Division aboard BELLEAU WOOD is charged with observ- ing and predicting the atmo- sphere, the ocean and the boundary between them. Weather has an influence on ev- ery facet of the ship ' s opera- tions, from whether or not we can schedule a flight deck picnic to — occasionally — the very survival of the ship. During good weather, the Aerogra phers ! lates in OA Divi- sion labor in relative obscurity, as flight deck crews and look- outs are grateful for the warmth and sunshine, while the cooks are glad they don ' t have to chase the noon time soup all over the galley. But when the winds pick up and the ship starts feeling the swells (or simply mention the word Aleutians ), 154 METRO sailors start hunting down the nearest AG to find out how bad the storm will get and when will it end. People who fly or those who are responsible for the safety and movements of ships show a steady interest in the weather — to them the appearance of a AG is as regular as the 0900 brief. In addition to forecasting the weather, OA Division provides information on how to best tacti- cally use the environment. This means we can do anything from using the ocean currents to help us hide from submarines or — more importantly — arrive in Subic Bay a day early, assist in stationing the AV-SB ' s when they are out hunting the BEAR, or advise the Marines how many ABC Kaempfer sweaters they should take to Adak for an after- noon of fun in the snow (lots). So even if you don ' t always think about the weather. OA Division is looking out — and ahead — for you! Air Traffic Controllers OC Division is primarily responsible for the tactical control of helicopters during am- phibious assaults. Sometimes with 20 hel- icopters airborne, Air Traffic Controllers tack their safe and orderly transit from the ship into the landing zones (LZ ' s). Timing is critical. Procedures must be exact to ensure touchdown into the LZ ' s at precisely thepre- briefed time. The helicopters relay tactical in- form ation as it occurs, and members of the OC Division collect and disseminate it to the appropriate agencies throughout the am- phibious squadron. As helicopters return to the ship, their flight is followed utilizing air search radars. During inclement weather or periods of reduced visibility, controllers uti- lize precision radar equipment to provide course and glide slope information to the helicopters down to the deck of the ship. The helicopters land, refuel and replenished with troops, supplies and equipment, to support the amphibious operation ashore. —J f ik M 1 ' ' r ' 1 J M J J } ACC Brueggemann ACs 155 Bsasamsi M r ' ' OW Division The division is responsible for the operating and maintaining of all elec- tronic warfare equipment onboard. While on deployment the EW Gang was tasked with electronic warfare plan- ning, coordination, and control for the amphibious task group. OW actively participated in the detection, identifica- tion, and tracking of all hostile air and sea forces. A job well done by the division was yet another contributing factor to the highly successful deployment of the BELLE AU WOOD in 87. EWCS Bailey ni%- TiriUMTirra n I DPDcnKiKin ■ EWSN Ashley EW2 Browning EWSN Farr EW2 Kershaw EW3 Merr EW3 Porcelli EW2 Strazzulla EW3 Vanmeter YN3 Young OW 157 I ' lir The world is alive, and nobody onboard knows this better than the men of OZ Division of who s responsibility it is keep abreast of the constant life changes in the Pacific and Indian Ocean nations. Led by LCDR David Potthast. and aided by PHC Newell Schultz. the 13 man division studied, recorded and briefed the significant naval and geo political events of 1987 Political unrest in the Philippines, the coup in Fiji, attack on USS STARK, reflagged Kuwaiti tankers, labor unrest in Korea, advancements in So- viet and Chinese naval ship designs, terrorism and arms reduction treaties where just some of the highlights of morning briefs The Photo lab processed and printed some 500.000 photos in support of four exercises. Subjects ranged from basic reenlistment and VIP ' s to tactical beach studies, to close-up shots of foreign naval ships and aircraft in support of Intelligence Information Reports. Their professionalism earned them a special award from the Royal Thai Navy for their support of exercise SEA SIAIVI 87. The Intelligence Specialist, with the aide of three Data Processors and their modern computers, processed over a billion bits of intelligence information from multiple sources to provide to the Commanding Officer and embarked staff accu- rate and timely information of foreign ship positions and early heads-up of recon- naissance by Soviet aircraft. Sharp eyes and in-depth research allowed the IS s to Identify and report on many advancements and modernization programs on- going in the Soviet Pacific Fleet. Their timely reports and accurate intelligence reporting, earned them high respect throughout the rest of the intelligence com- munity fleet- wide. 2 aa 158 OZ-Div mmamm OZ Division OZ-Div 159 PA Division PA Division was part of tlie crew ' s daily life on West Pac. POD s, television programming, ship ' s entertainment, surveillance, etc. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). Print Shop and Drafts- man Shop make up PA Division and is manned by four different rates: Journalist (JO). Interior Communications Electrician (IC). Lithographer (LI) and Draftsman (DM). CCTV brought the nightly news to the crew with the help of two Marines. SSGT Steven Holt and SGT Tom Sackie. The Print Shop was con- stantly flooded with wide variety of jobs to be printed including the Plan of the Day. Crossing the Line certificates were only one of the major tasks that the draftsman accomplished. Public Affairs: Keeping you informed and up to date. 160 PA tStati PA 161 ( v ENS Michael Parker Asst, Safety Officer 162 Safety M From the beginning of the deployment to our return to homeport, the Safety Department has played a major role in the mission accomplishments of the BELLE Ail WOOD. The role played by the Safety Department can be defined as increased awareness. By finding dis- crepancies (266 during the deployment) reporting them to the appropriate department head, and ensuring their correction (266 corrected during the deployment), the Safety Department helped keep the BELLEAU WOOD one of the safest ships afloat Lead by LCDR Randall Shippee, and from April on, by LT Mills, the Safety De- partment, consisting of ENS Michael Parker, BTC Wayne Goodman and GMG1 Jack Morrison, have con- tinued on in the same manner of increasing aware- ness. that lead to the BELLEAU WOOD being named winner of the CNO Large Surface Ship Safety A ward for 1986-1987. Safety 163 Supply Department ENS Daniel Cawley S-2 Division Officer LT t larc Summers S-6 Division Officer LT Paul tyiorrical S-8 Division Officer 164 Supply V The supply department is a stiip at sea. Our cargo consists of provisions and spare parts. Our crew feeds, pays and maintains. We travel the high seas in all weather conditions, work long hours and provide comfort services to the sailors and Marines on BELLE AU WOOD. Sea duty is arduous and we think nothing of working 7 days a week and each working day is 18 hours. We don ' t talk about the long hours and the continuous days at sea. When we expe- rience the rewards of doing a job well, we are silent. We tell you only of the ' ■good times , PI. Thailand, Korea, and Australia. We do this because we are men of the sea, first and foremost. LTJG Andrew Bystrom S-5 Division Officer LTJG John Groll S-3 Division Officer LT Tiburcio Villaruz S-4 Division Officer CW03 John Stephens S-7 Division Officer f k i S ' 1 Division The men of Stock Control Division (S- 1) are indeed a unique breed. Tlieir dedica- tion and devotion to ttieir duties are as constant as the ebb and fiow of the tides. Work- ing endless hours, day after day. they live a life few can understand. First and foremost is the work - it s never done fi anaging inventories in excess of S50 million is BIG business. It requires skilled, competent professionals. There are always accounts to be balanced, inventories to be reconciled, files to be maintained and most importantly. CUSTOfvlER SERVICES All revolving around THE COti l- PUTER which hums in unision with the ship as it sails its way through the Sea Throughout the deployment, the men of Stock Control consistently demonstrated a unique ability to get the job done despite the ever present obstacles involved. That ' Can-Do spirit has for years been a trademark of the men who go to sea. and these men are all proud to have carried on that tradition. SKCM Andrews 166 S-1 Bl HI n m — PERSONNEL 1 AK1 Gibeault AK2 Gibson AK3 Knight SK3 Rogers AKAN Grower AKAN Dunaga-n SKSN Lund SKSN Thompson SN Dworkin S-1 167 S-2 Division The vast Pacific Ocean, always changing, never at rest, presents a chal- lenge to the men who ply her waters to- day, as it has in centuries past. For some of the 130 mess management special- ists and mess cooks of the Food Service Division, going to sea has been a new experience But to newcomers and old salts alike, the work load is never end- ing. Like the ocean we sail upon, S-2 is always in change, never resting. We have seen old friends leave and new ones made, fvless Cooks come and go all the time, but their work remains end- less. On average, the S-2 division feeds 2400 men per meal, three times a day. plus night meals and mid rats. There is no such thing as Holiday Routine on the mess decks. Our work is never fin- ished until the last man is fed a good tasting, nutritious hot meal. Regardless of how tempest tossed the sea. or how good the liberty found in port is. we are always cookin ' and cleanin ' on the mess decks. We never forget that the crew comes first. PERSONNEL 1 MSC Ramoso MSC Vida MSI Miranda MSI Hubilla AE1 Keyton SSGT Noland SGT Castonguay MS2 Hoimes MS2 Walters MS2 Dean MS2 Bastidos MS3 Aquino MS3 Adamos MS3 Perez MS3 Petik MS3 Toledo MS3 Toomer MS3 McElrath MS3 Mendoza MS3 Agustin MSSN Tucker MSSA Sarmiento MSSA Gardiner MSSA Smith MSSA Willoughby MSSA Sullivan MSSA McElroy 1 72 S-2 S-2 173 1 74 S-2 S-2 175 ' - S-3 Division The men of the BELLE AU WOOD are truly men of the sea. No matter where or when, calm or stormy, the BELLEAU WOOD and her crew are prepared to carry out the plan of the day. The sales division falls right in line with this philosophy, even if it means coming up with some way to tie down soda machines or keeping expensive merchandise from tumbling around. The swish of the washer extractor rival that of the wave. Yet we have more control over that then no control over the sea. PERSONNEL 1 SHI Ederon SHI Samson SHI Fortaleza SH2 Troupe SH2 Calixto SH3 Allen SH3 Roberts SH3 Colomban SH3 Paule SH3 Glosset SH3 Menor SH3 Momongan SHSA Wikoff 176 S-3 BibiH fii 178 S-4 Btsu S-4 Division The disbursing office functions even if ttie fieavily laden doors of ttie safe pusties you around wtien ttie ship rolls this way and that. At the end of a busy day the office is as blank as a per- fectly calm day on the sea. No typewriter or adding machine in sight, nothing that would be washed away should a storm jump up and violently change this seren- ity. The men of the BELLE AU WOOD are truly men of the sea. PERSONNEL ■ DK2 Randall AN Senar DKSA Calvo DKSA Menyfield DKSA Bull DKSA Lyman 1 DKC Cunanan S-4 179 S-5 Division As the water of clear blue Pacific breaks against the brow of the USS BEL- LEAU WOOD, the wardroom division with its seven mess management spe- cialists and 25 messmen strive for excel- lence. Like the waves of the Pacific, the wardroom division never sleeps. The ten hours of feeding a day for its 210 offi- cers, and the continual cleaning of over 200 spaces have kept the wardroom personnel busy to say the least. Even with this large workload. S-5 keeps a ex- tremely positive attitude and occasional- ly finds time for fun and liberty. Yes. the wardroom personnel are true sailors of the Pacific taking great pride in their job working hard and doing it well. MSCM Manuz S-5 181 mBmamtmr7i,it, ' if r.!,ti ' Vi ,f. ' . ' -e:-aa S-6 Division This IS the section that makes them fly. the Navy and Marine Corps best. Aviation Supply. We ' ll work all day and work all night, making airplanes ready for the next day ' s flight. Being aboard a ship for six months is rough but to be the best you ' ve got to be tough. We re WestPac vets who have made It through, we ' ve taken the ball and we ' ve gone all the way. but to us that ' s routine, we re always that way. The WestPac is over, but memories will last, someday when we re older, we 11 remember the friends that we ve made on the det. the good times in port, the blood and the sweat. We did it together, kept them flying high, we re the S-6 Division, A via- tion Supply. PERSONNEL 1 AK1 Corbett AK1 Lindman AK2 Salazar AK3 Pereda SK3 Packey AN Zimmerman IstLT Flatau SGT Padilla CPL Martinez LCPL Fatlgoni SSGT Tutt LCPL Brown LCPL Ball LCPL Greenbugh LCPL Prekett IstLT Fazzini LCPL Reyburn CPL Regan LCPL Hedlund GYSGT Dougherty 182 S-6 AKC Bonnstetter S-7 Division The Pacific Ocean, the men who ride its waves, and its effect on those men. The seas in- trigue people for many reasons. For some it is the power it possesses, someit ' s the serenity of calm sea, and others the adventure and challenge that lie over the horizon. The ones who work in the S- 7 Division office feel that same way about the ship ' s computer. It possesses power, and peace- fulness when it performs without problems, and it has adventure and challenge when locating and correcting problems when they do occur. The seas and computers can be your enemy if you work against them or they can be your friend if work with it. Most of the time the computer was our friend, and we now have a new respect for the seas and the power it possesses. We in S-7 Division enjoyed WestPac ' 87, it was an adven- ture we will long remember. PERSONNEL 1 DP3 Dodgen DP3 Nowell DP3 Maschmeier DPS Moberg DPS Yeagley DPS Reef DPSN Carson DPSN Miller DPSN Edwards DPSA Kienzle DPC Goodman S-7 183 S ' 8 Division •=cxor- : - ■ TT •1 f tir t.fae- 5 . Ot • V 5- 2 B_ ' --- ' AN CaJeo AKAN Johnson AKAA HusJuns SA S«non SKI Ranaoa SK2 Satvador SKI Atxida SK3 R e SK3 Moore S-8185 William A. Gaines Captain Gaines, a native of Philadelphia. Pennsylva- nia, enlisted in the naval service in June 1955. Following Submarine School. Captain Gaines w as assigned to USS NAUTILUS (SSN-571) where he remained until August 1961. when he entered the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport. Rhode Island. Captain Gaines has served on the submarines USS ANGLER (SS-240). USS SEGUNDO (SS-398). USS MACKEREL (SST-1). and as Commanding Officer of the submarines USS MARLIN (SST-2) and USS GUDGEON (SS-567). Captain Gaines ' other assignments have included Operations Officer on the staff of Commander. Subma- rine Group 8. Naples. Italy: Squadron Material Officer, Submarine Squadron 12, Key West. Florida: Force Scheduling Officer. Commander. Submarine Force. U. S. Atlantic Fleet; and Assistant Chief of Staff for Opera- tions. Commander, Submarine Group 5, San Diego, Cali- fornia. From June 1980 until August 1982. Captain Gaines served as Executive Officer, USS SPERRY (AS-12). fol- lowed by assignment as Chief Staff Officer, on the staff of Commander. Submarine Squadron 3. Captain Gaines commanded USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-116) forward de- ployed to Sasebo. Japan, from August 1983 to August 1985. Captain Gaines was assigned to the staff of Com- mander. Amphibious Group THREE from February 1986 to 29 August 1986. He assumed command of Amphibi- ous Squadron THREE 30 August 1986. Captain Gaines is married to the former Pauline Rich of Hanover. New Hampshire. They have one son. William Jr., and three daughters Kimberly, Wendy and Robin. 186 Staff 1 Staff, 187 PHIBRON THREE CDR David Ihlenfeld Chief Staff Officer PERSONNEL CDR Hagsltom SGT Gurule LCOR Linnehan HM3 Lee LCDR Falkenthal LTCOL Priest LT Burger LCDR Mazufkiewicz CAPT Madruga LT Aibrecht RMCS Mitchell LT Fisher HMCS Wingo LT McMillan HMC Cowan MMCS Proctor GYSGT Milhan QMC Brown OSC Villasenor YNC Hollerud RPl Cobb EMC Stevens YNl Poblete 0S1 Losey 0S2 Fontaine MS1 Riodique RM2 Oliver RM2 Jenkins MS3 Barino 0S2 Villanueva 0S3 Graham YN3 Davis YN3 Trumble MS3 Landingin RMSN Bermudez OSSN Hewlett ISSN Stevenson YNSA Taylor LT Carr LT Driver LT Hopkins CPL Boyden CW04 Gadsden LCPL Devine The mission of COMPHIBRON THREE is to plan and conduct am- phibious operations in the Pacific Fleet, and to control and coordinate operations of assigned units. They function as the tactical commander for underway opera- tional requirements and serve as the warfare commander in the battle group and other task organizations. They are one of the amphibious assault squadrons capable of mov- ing Marines to any part of the U. S. Pacific command and supporting them as long as necessary to ac- complish their objectives. When not deployed, COMPHIB- RON THREE is homeported in San Diego. staff 189 Staff 191 LCU ' S The LCUs are 135 foot ocean-going assault craft capable of extended periods of Independent open ocean operations. Ttiis includes crew messing and berthing support for periods of up to two weeks. Its primary mission is ship-to-shore movement of as- sault material, equipment and personnel in support of a Marine Amphibious Battalion or Marine Amphib- ious Force. They also support elements ofna val sur- face, sub-surface, special warfare components, and components of amphibious Marine forces. They have a secondary mission of supporting coastal and open ocean material and equipment transport. They also work as a test platform for operational and ac- ceptance testing of experimental and or new naval systems. tolH 192 BMU HnUP ' ill jn HBJ i ' l k -is N .1 BMU 193 I ' ttl ' ' ' PERSONNEL ■ EMI Coe EM2 BerhonI EM2 Myers QM3 Fitzgerald MS2 Morton FN Oneto RM2 Gainer SN Goodwin BM2 White 194 BMU - PERSONNEL BM1 Ca rey EN2 Green EMI Harp QM2 Seabolt RM2 McLean BM3 Shuler MS2 McPherson FN Rein BM2 Bisack EMFN Langston — PERSONNEL ■ BM1 McOina FN Robertson EN2 Hamicton SN Hinson BM3 Maus BM2 Myers SN MIckina ENS Wells BM2 Yoro ENFN Gordon EN3 Drinh SN Hinson PERSONNEL 1 LCDR CLEVELAND MAJ (USMC) FLANN MAJ (USA) ANDERSON OSCS CROUSSORE ACC STEWART MS2 MEDINA 0S2 TYLER RM2 FRANDEKA AC3 MYERS 0S3 ALBRIGHT 0S3 KAMANUWAI 0S3 HALL AC3 WINKLER ACS VALENTI ACAN SCHURING ACAN KARNES ACAN GAY ACAN FUQUA SN VILLALVA SN HERR AN GRONCKI YNSA LOWELL TACRON 11 CDR Keven Lover 196 TACRON i Tactical Air Control Squadron Elev- en, Detachment One operates in the Tactical Air Control Center onboard USS BELLE AU WOOD. It is a small group of Navy, Marine and Army officers and en- listed men who plan and execute am- phibious operations. They are also re- sponsible for controlling all helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for an operation. They also plan and coordinate the Anti- Warfare defense of the task force. They have been an active part of Kernel Potlatch 87, Valiant Usher 87, Team Spirit 87-1, East Australia exer- cise and two Reidex exercise. When not deployed, TACRON 11 is stationed at the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado. TACRON 197 Embarked Medical J PERSONNEL CAPT Applegate LT Tysor CAPT Delisser LTJG Farris CDR Dwyer LTJG McClendon CDR Lathum HMC Conley CDR Wright HM1 Todd LCDR Pistone HM1 Nelson LCDR Stringer HM1 Cervera LCDR Berman HM1 Bennett LCDR Risser HM1 Hicks LCDR Lopez HM2 Thomson LCDR McLaren HM2 Wall LCDR Johnson HM2 Serrano LCDR Wayne HM2 Arico LCDR Buchman HM2 Commander LT Mendoza HM2 Collins HMC Adklns HMC Concepclon 198 Embarked Medical Embarked Medical 199 PERSONNEL 1 HM3 Torrence HM3 Mclntrye HM3 Paranal HM3 Gotbaum HM3 Chllders HM3 Dawson HM3 Watts HM3 Greneden HM3 Azevedo HM3 Hanna HM3 Cappock HM3 Seamons HM3 Parrish HM3 Dobrlndt HM3 Frislna HM3 Tidd HN Wertz HN Wright HN Smith HN Purcell HN Cristoisal HN Zeller HN Story HN Modarzo HN Barrer HN Ross HN Spears HN Perkins HN Kalback HN Cannphor HN Johnson HN McGuire HN Marshall HN Ruti HN Tramer HN Versalle HA Easley HA Heiser 200 Embarked Medical  ■ '  . ' Embarked Medical 201 Charles E. Wilhelm Colonel Charles E. Wilhelm. USMC. commands the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit. His eighty -two man staff comprises the Headquarters Element. A MAU. containing roughly 2.000 Marines and Sailors, has four elements: the headquarters or command element, the ground combat element, the aviation combat element and the combat service support element. The administrative section includes the Adjutant. Senior Judge Advocate. Admin Chief, Photojournalist and four admin legal specialists. Tasked with providing all operational law and personnel (pap - ' ork) support, this section published the 11th MA U ' Plan of the Day ' ' which disseminated humorous and in- formative items daily to all personnel embarked on the BEL- LE AU WOOD. The intelligence section provides the CO daily relevant data collection and analysis which is vital to mission accom- plishment. This section worked with their Navy Counterparts in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC). receiving, processing and analyzing intelligence data from worldwide sources to assist the Commander in accurately estimating the situation at all times. The operations section plans and supervises training and operations. Known as the M Ail ' s nerve center , this section operates the Landing Force Operations Center (LFOC) during exercises or contingencies. Virtually all headquarters person- nel work in this section when necessary. It includes the air op- erations section and fire support coordination center. The logistics section provides all support the MAU re- quires and embarks all MA U personnel and equipment. Napo- lean discoverd too late the importance of sound logistic plan- 202 ' 11th MAU ning, which was one key to our successful WESTPAC deploy- ment. Operations, training, even day-to-day training would have stopped cold without the proper prior planning and sup- port from the logisticians. They order and deliver everything from medical, motor transportation and ordnance supplies in the ' beans, bullets and bandaids ' ' section. The communications section provides the voice of com- mand by facilitating information transfer between elements. Close to fifty percent of the headquarters personnel work in communications. The headquarters element provides com- mand and control for the other three elements and the radio operators and other communications personnel kept the ele- ments talking, even when scattered between four ships and much distance. The headquarters commandant section consists of a gun- nery sergeant, the MAU Corpsman. MAU Chaplain and guard section. It provided security and morale support. All Marine commanders must accomplish the mission and take care of the men. The headquarters commandant section provided every- thing from chapel services to billeting in the field, ensuring that the most important resource, the individual Marines and sail- ors, maintained maximum combat readiness. These close-knit sections worked hand-in-hand as the 1 1th MAU team travelled to every ' ' clime and place ' ' in the Pa- cific, from San Diego to the Aleutians to Australia and back to Southern California. n iviMtiii ' c 204 Embarked Marines B ■f HUmr ' H J J SlB B bt Mivih HIBIOUS UNIT . I — PERSONNEL MAJ Tracy CAPT Foshee CAPT Ghannam CAPT Conyers CAPT Allen GYSGT Glover SSGT Nagel SGT Hawkins LCPL Meadows PFC Toney PFC Kontokanis CAPT Weiss MSGT Housewright SSGT Stonier SGT Dueno SGT Conner SGT Barto CPL Cavazos CPL Clay CPL Cousins CPL Flanagan CPL Goodger CPL Hearn CPL Mazza CPL Nelson CPL Stone LCPL Deering LCPL Griffin LCPL Kilgore LCPL Lancaster LCPL Martinson MAJ WIckman CW02 Grimm MSGT Huyett SSGT Strong SSGT Haley SSGT Provaznlk SGT Dodge SGT Barnes SGT Benge SGT Fedele CPL Fitch LCDR Gwudz GYSGT Deck SGT Hoist RP3 Israel LCPL Eason LCPL Love MAJ Barnett 1ST LT Labbiase 2ND LT Cfierry CW02 Kalina HM1 Bishop SSGT Lattig SSGT Peck CPL Annas CPL Mejean LCPL Gaudette LCPL Proper LCPL Wickler LTCOL Beaver SGTMAJ Cobb MAJ Gilbert CAPT Ganas GYSGT Senkow SGT Church CPL Campbell CPL Marburger LCPL Roehrig 205 BSHBiisfiBsaeaiaa fV fl 1 A. % % % i . 1 fS - ' 1 ' • f: - V- ' X- Embarked Marines 207 ,l|,.Uil PERSONNEL 1 LTCOL Wischmeyer ISTLT Turner MAJ Engelen 1STLT Turner CAPT Pickrahn CW02 Altringer CART Kerrigan CW01 Johnson CAPT Jones CAPT Allen CAPT Griffin IvIAJ King CAPT Busch CAPT Creamer CAPT Koehler 1STLT Nichols 1STLT IVIauro CAPT Held 2NDLT Plaziak ISTLT Layson 1STLT Angus LT Bynum ISTLT Brush LT Parker GYSGT Blanco LT Lantz CPL Tfiorton SGTMAJ Lozano SGT Portello CAPT Bagnard 1 208 Embarked Marines 1 jflHi 3 r A ' R . 1 - 211 laas Bsm SB s M s 4 «- ' ,-■ ' . ' • ' • ' iii Shellbacks 213 mmmm mmaam mmmBigsmMmamimmimiimmmmt (Nll ' f Tiger Cruise ' 87 Tigers 215 {fSl Coming v Pf FROM THE EDITOR: I would like to express my appreciation to the crew of the USS BELLEAU WOOD and the people listed below for their support of this ' 87 cruise book. THANKS TO: All sales representatives who encouraged your support of our book. — All department heads division officers for their unique inputs, which are reflected in their respec- tive areas of the book. — Everyone who supported this book with their photographs, especially the crew in the photo lab, PHC Schultz, PH1 (Casey) Smith, PH3 (Greg) Morrison, PHAA (Randy) Stevens and PHAA (Bill) Wilkin- son. I must also include AN (Mike) Lissow for his assistance in photography. — IS3 (Richard) Karpinski for your creativity and usually good ideas. — 11th MAU for their support. A SPECIAL THANKS TO: BMC Muslovski and AZ3 (AW) (??) Tad Caster. Chief for his assistance, persistence and concern for not only his division, but the entire deck department. Tad Caster, I don ' t know what to say. Well, Tad did the improbable. During his spare time, which he seemed to have an over abundance of, he typed and retyped and retyped . . . But that was not the improbable part. He had to put up with me. THANKS TAD. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Thanks to IC2 (Joe) Sanchez and J02 (Darren) Melton. Joe for tolerating me and all my cruise book stuff all over the studio. Darren for taking-up all that slack while I was otherwise occupied. ' Thanks for takin the heat Darren. THE EDITOR MARK F. MARINO 218 Edltors WALSWORTH ri ' VI ' T? PIBLISHINC COMPANY f N CRUISE BOOK OFFICE 5659 Virginia Beach Blvd Norfolk, VA 23502 mmaami maBBS mm ■i mmammmm IF