Biddle (CG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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Operations Departme nt In the beginning of large scale naval maneuvers, the need for accurate ship ' s movement was necessary. Even though the ships were smaller and slower, a collision was quite costly both in damage to the ship and lives lost needlessly. In today ' s Navy, the need for accurate and quick response to all communications and Task Force maneuvers falls under the responsibility of the Operations Department, which is divided into three divisions. The ( T Division, not of ship ' s company, but embarked for special purposes, is held responsible for coding and decoding classified communications and for maintaining and operating the cryptographic equipment. A small but highly trained group of individuals is required to perform this necessary task. OC Division is comprised of the ratings: Radiomen (RM) and Signal- men (SM). This division is held responsible for all communications received or sent by the ship, included are semiphore, flag hoists, flash- ing lights, Morse code, teletype, and radio broadcasts. The men are also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the assigned equip- ment. It is through their skill and knowledge that BlDDLE ' s communi- cations are reliably and efficiently handled. OE Division is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the elec- tronic equipment, the most modern and sophisticated found on warships anywhere. Including air and surface search radars, radio receivers and transmitters, navigational aids, general purpose computers, electronic Warfare equipment and test equipment. OE Division is comprised of Data Systems Technicians (DS), Electronic Technicians (ET), and Electronic Warfare Technicians (EW). The Operations Specialists (OS) who comprise Ol Division also make up the largest percentage of the Combat Information Center team. The nerve center of the ship. Combat Information Center (CIC ) keeps command and control stations informed of the tactical situation at all times. This means that CIC must maintain an up-to-date and comprehen- sive electronic picture of the disposition of all friendly and enemy force; LCDR Edwin ]. Kaufr Tamaqua, Pa. Operations Officer

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER GILBERT H. MCKELVEY, USN Commander McKelvey was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 18, 1937. He attended local schools in Portland, Oregon and in June 1959 graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon graduation, he attended the U. S. Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and was commissioned Ensign in Novem- ber 1959 and reported aboard USS LEXINGTON (CVA-16) as Assistant CIC Officer and Electron- ic Warfare Officer. Following this tour, he served as Operations Officer, USS HARRY E. HUBBARD (DD-748). In August 1965, he reported to the Defense Intelligence School, Washington, D. C. for post- graduate study in Intelligence. Graduating in June 1966, he served as the Intelligence Officer for the Commander River Patrol Force in the Rung Sat Special Zone and Mekong Delta in the Republic of Vietnam. In July 1967, Commander McKelvey returned to sea duty as Executive Officer, USS CLAUD JONES (DE-1033) followed by duty with Commander in Chief Pacific Staff as Assistant Intelli- gence Plans and Policy and Executive Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence. Returning to Newport, Rhode Island in August 1970, he attended the Command and Staff Course of the Naval War College. After graduation in June 1971, with concurrent graduation from the George Washington University with a Master of Science in International Affairs, he reported for duty as Executive Officer, USS WARRINGTON (DD-843). In October 1972, Commander McKelvey reported to the U. S. Naval Destroyer School in New- port, Rhode Island. On completion of that tour as Head Operations and Tactics Department, he reported in September 1975 to the USS BIDDLE (CG-34) as Executive Officer. Commander McKelvey has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V , Air Force Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, and Meritorious Unit Commendation. Commander McKelvey is married to the former Janet Ann Mongeon of Lincoln, Rhode Island. They have two daughters, Alicia and Dora Ann, and currently reside in Newport, Rhode Island.

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CT Division CW02 L. Cta luiJ Charleston. S.C. CTRC G. Rogers Franklinville, N.Y. CTRl F. Opp Minot, S.D. CTOl R.Andrews Valdosta, Ga. CTI2 G.Sullivan Houston, Tx. CT12 R. Sprague Woppokoenta, Oh. 1 CTR2 L. Ander Harlan, Ky. CTR2 D. Guthr Seattle, Wa. CTT2 C. TiUett Manns Harbor, N.C. CTM3S. Bronson Holland, Mi. CTT3 J. Sutton Athens, Mi. ■ ,g . CTOSN D. Winning Etna, Pa. CTRSN W. Hancock Dallas, Tx.