Buchanan (DDG 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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ZCDIUCDFHUEOC5 1 O 5 COMMODORE C. E. McMULLEN, USN Commanding: USS DALE G

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4-UUJFHUEQFU COMMODORE B. W. SETZER, USN Commanding: USS BUCHANAN WAN 1 5 2

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Wf The ship's five departments all come under the direction of the Executive Officer who, in line with the Captain's desires, sets the standards to which we all adhere. The Exec is at the focal point of the chain of command which culminates with the Captain who has responsibility for everyone and everything aboard the ship. The Executive Officer ensures that the Captain is free from the minutiae of paper work and day to day routine occurence and administration, enabling the Captain to concentrate on the safe and effective operation of the ship in meeting her many and varied commitments. Lieutenant Commander W. H. Dunham is the Executive Officer of BUCHANAN. He reported aboard in March and saw us through our preparations for this cruise to WESTPAC. The Exec is a 1957 graduate of Annapolis. Since then he has served aboard USS PAUL REVERE QAPA-2485, USS GREGORY CDD-802y, and USS BERKELEY QDDG-155. He has also served in Washington D,C, in the offices of the Bureau of Personnel and the Secretary of the Navy.