Chandler (DDG 996) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1994 volume:

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The wavy Chevron, compass rose and pheons symbolize the northward sweep through the Philippines, in which Rear Admiral Theodore Edson CHANDLER participated and which ended, for him, in Lin- gayen Gulf where he earned, for extraordinary heroism, the Navy Cross, rep- resented by the convex cross patee. The pheons and compass rose also denote the guided missile striking capabilities of a Kidd Class destroyer. THE CREST . . . The rampant demi-lion, a symbol of courage and fighting spirit represents Admiral CHANDLER ' S extraordinary heroism. The fountain denotes Lin- gayen Gulf, the wall and tlames the fiery bridge of the flagship, LOUIS- VILLE, from which Admiral CHANDLER continued directing the pre-in- vasion bombardment support units after the suicide bomber had crashed the flag bridge. He remained stout-hearted and indomitable among the flames. OUR MOTTO . AD MORTEM FIDELIS is the CHANDLER family motto. The translation, FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH, aptly describes Rear Admiral CHANDLER ' S extraor- dinary heroism and devotion to duty in giving his life to save his ship. It also summarizes the commitment of each CHANDLER sailor to endure the burden of maintaining his freedom and that of his loved ones and countrymen. OUR MISSION |_ _G?- y.Tl- Hatta. Required to operate offensively, in the presence of air, surface, and subsurface threats with carrier strike forces or amphibious assault forces; to provide protection to these forces, and to anti-sub- y marine forces, underway replenishment groups and military and mercantile convoys, against sub- surface and surface threats; and to provide gunfire support to amphibious land campaigns. COAT OF ARMS THE CHANDLER LEGACY USS CHANDLER (DDG 996) is the third ship of the fleet to bear his name, the fourth and final ship of the powerful KIDD class of Guided Missile Destroyers. CHANDLER (formerly the Iranian AN- DUSHIRVAN)and ifs sistershipsof the class were originally placed on order by the government of Iran in the mid- 1 970 s. The orders were later cancelled and the four ships were acquired by the United States government in 1979. Hull number DD-996 became DDG-996 and was later renamed CHANDLER ' in honor of Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler. USN. who died as a result of wounds received in combat aboard his flagship USS LOUISVILLE (CA-23) January 6. 1945. During the battle of Lingayen Gulf, a Japanese suicide plane crashed into the bridge of his ship, dousing it with burning fuel. Ad- miral Chandler, though badly burned, remained at his post and fought the ship until the danger was past. He died of his wounds the follow- ing day. CHANDLER ' S motto Ad Mortem Fidelis, Faithful unto Death, is bestowed in honor of his heroic actions. CHANDLER is one of the most powerful destroyers in the world. Combining the speed and multi-role capability of a destroyer with the Anti-Air- Warfare reach and striking power of a cruiser, she is designed to operate in a Multi-Threat environment, countering air. surface, and subsurface, threats simultaneously. Her crew and weapons systems, combined with the enhanced weapons and elec- tronics capability of the New Threat Upgrade (NTU), make her a formidable opponent. In January 1984. CHANDLER made her flrst Western Pacific de- ployment as a member of Battle Group BRAVO. In January 1985, CHANDLER joined the Rampant Lions of Destroyer Squadron TWENTY ONE. In March 1986 she began her second WESTPAC and spent two months in the Persian Gulf as a member of U.S. Navy ' s Middle East Force (MIDEASTFOR). CHANDLER was awarded the Battle E in 1986. On 16 April 1 988. CHANDLER completed her third WEST- PAC, including three and one half months assigned to MI- DEASTFOR at the height of the Iran-Iraq war. In September 1988 CHANDLER and Sea Snake 23 of HSL 33 Det 6 were awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for the dramatic De- cember 1987 rescue of 4 1 crew members from the burning Cyp- riot supertanker PIVOT, a victim of an Iranian attack. In July 1989 CHANDLER joined Destroyer Squadron Thirty Three and began the extensive NTU overhaul at Todd Shipyard in Washington. Upon completion in October 1990, CHAN- DLER began the arduous task of work-ups leading to her next deployment in October 1991. On this her fourth WESTPAC, she once again deployed to the Persian Gulf and MIDEAST- FOR in support of Operation DESERT STORM, escorting re- flagged supertankers. In November and December of 1992 CHANDLER deployed on Law Enforcement Operations (LEO OPS) in Operation WAVE DANCER, supporting the ongoing counter narcotics operations with the U.S. Coast Guard. On July 9, 1993 CHANDLER left on her Fifth WESTPAC to the MIDEASTFOR in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH enforcing the Iraqi No-Fly zone. During this deploy- ment CHANDLER was temporarily reassigned to United Nations Operation Somalia (UNISOM) and made a record high speed transit to the coast of Mogadishu with USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. These operations proved CHANDLER ' S versatility and readiness to respond quickly and effectively wherever needed. LEGACY FAMILIES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY USS CHANDLER (DOG 996) FPOAP 96662-1268 IN REPLY REFER TO: 09 January 1994 To the Officers and Crew of USS CHANDLER: Congratulations on your outstanding performance during our recently concluded deployment to the Arabian Gulf and Horn of Africa. You more than met the demands of an exceptionally tough assignment to one of the most volatile theaters of operation in the world. Demonstrating tremendous flexibility to a rapidly changing schedule, each and every one of you continually impressed me with your ability to get the job done, no matter how difficult. Whether conducting AAW picket duties off the coast of Iraq, interception and boarding operations to enforce U.N. trade sanctions, surveillance operations, or air traffic control services for logistics flights in and out of Mogadishu, you carried out every mission flawlessly. Crewmembers from every department contributed to the successful CHANDLER team effort. The Engineers got us to where we needed to go on-time everytime. This included a no-notice 30 knot transit from Iraq to Somalia. Operations and Combat Systems departments provided reliable communications, superb command, control and surveillance capabilities and an impressive weapons suite available on a moment ' s notice to respond to any contingency. Navigation personnel safely guided us across three oceans, through numerous straits, channels and shallow waterways in the course of our 43,000 mile journey. Deck division and other topside watchstanders professionally and expertly completed countless sea details, anchorings, moorings, at-sea replenishments, small boat operations, and flight quarters evolutions. Supply department provided us the repair parts and materials necessary to keep our systems up and on-line, even when far away from normal logistics support facilities. The continually excellent meals and hotel services helped maintain high crew morale throughout the deployment. Hopefully, this cruisebook will help capture the memories of our operations at sea and your successful efforts as ambassadors of goodwill during port visits overseas. It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as your Commanding Officer. Sincerely, Vincent iX Andrews Commandeir; U.S. Navy COMMANDING OFFICER A native of Plainview, New York, Commander Andrews graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Oceanography. He was commissioned as an En- sign in November 1974. Commander Andrews has served at sea in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. His initial tour was as Damage Control Assistant and then Navigator in USS MOUNT BAKER (AE-34). Commander An- drews next afloat tours were as Operations Officer in USS BUCH- ANAN (DDG-14) and then Operations Officer for COMDESRON SEVEN. He later served as Executive Officer in USS CUSHING (DD-985). Commander Andrews assumed command of USS CHAN- DLER (DDG-996) in February 1993. Commander Andrews ' tours of duty ashore in addition to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. California, where he earned a Mas- ters degree in Management, included tours as CRUDESPAC Place- ment Officer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D.C.; Student Naval War College, Newport R.I.; and Head, Surface Man- power Requirements Branch (OP-393) in the Office of Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, Washington D.C. Commander Andrews awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, four awards of the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. OMMANDER VINCENT JOHN ANDREWS COMMANDING OFFICER USS CHANDLER DDG-996 COMMAND COMMANDING OFFICER AT SEA EXECUTIVE OFFICER Wm . ' ©J FAIR WINDS v f f( AND FOLLOWING SEAS TO EXECUTIVE OFFICER JILES ■ ■ i. ¥ ' 4 ij ' ;..ii9 EXECUTIVE OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR Lake was bom in Chula Vista, CA on August 31, 1959. He grew up in Amarillo, TX before entering The Citadell in Charleston, SC. He was commissioned an Ensign in May 1981 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Officer School in October 1981, LCDR Lake reported to the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982) where he served as Fire Control Officer and Damage Control Assistant. LDCR Lake completed deployments to the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf before being assigned as Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Base, Charleston, SC in May 1984. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Department Head Course in December 1986. LCDR Lake reported as Engineer Officer aboard the Norfolk, VA based destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD 979.) While assigned to CONOLLY, LCDR Lake completed a Mediterranean deployment. Law Enforcement Operations and a Selected Restricted Availability. In August 1988 LCDR Lake transferred to USS PONCE (LPD 15) where he served as Engineer Officer. He participated in Law Enforcement Operations and a Planned Maintenance Availability. Following his tour in USS PONCE. LCDR Lake attended the Naval Postgraduate School where he graduated with distinction, obtaining a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Fol- lowing Postgraduate School, LCDR Lake attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. LCDR Lake reported aboard CHANDLER and assumed duties as Executive Officer on 1 November 1993 while deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. LCDR Lake is married to the former Cori Rehmeyer of Amar- illo, TX. They have four children: Jennifer, Joseph, Amanda and Shannon, and they reside in Chula Vista. CA. LCDR. LAKE EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS CHANDLER (DDG 996) EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF YNCM(SW I ATKINSON Command Ma ler Chief USS CHANOI.HR iDIXl W.I Master Chief Yeoman Clyde E. Atkinson. Command Master Chief, was bom in Glcndale. Cahfomia on 14 September 1952 and grad- uated from North Mollwvood High School in June 1970. He enlisted in the Navy in April 1971 and commenced Recruit Training in San Diego in August 1971 . he completed Yeoman A School at Naval Training Center, San Diego in Januan. 1972 and reported aboard USS OGDHN (LPD 5) in Februan. of that year. While he was alx)ard. OGDEN earned the Battle E and completed a ten and one half month Western Pacific Deployment that included mine sweeping duties in Haiphong Harbor during Operation End Sweep. In May 1974. Master Chief Atkinson was transferred to Naval Devel- opment and Training Center Fleet Maintenance Assistance Group. Pacific (DATC FMAGPAC) where he served in the Engineering Schools Depart- ment until .August 1975. From October 1975 to September 1976 he sensed aboard USS MOBILE (LKA 115.) In October 1976 he reported to Naval Communication Area Master Station Eastern Pacific (NAVCAMS EASTPAC). Honolulu where he sen cd as Leading Yeoman at the Wahiawa Headquarters site until March 1980. Returning to San Diego in May 1980. Master Chief .Atkmson reponed aboard I ' SS BRONSTEIN (FF 1037) where he completed a deplovment to the Western Pacific, was designated an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, and served as Ship ' s Secretarv. Legal Officer, and Division Officer until April I9S.3. He was promoted to Chief Petty Officer on 16 May 1981. In April I98.V he reported to the Bandits of Fighter Squadron ONE TWENTY ' SIX {VF-126) at Naval Air Station Miramar. San Diego. Cali- fornia. While with VF-126. he sened as Administrative Department Lead- ing Chief Petty Officer, a short term as Command Master Chief and was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer on 16 .XpriJ 1985. He was selected for promotion to Master Chief Pettv Officer in April 1987 and reported lo I ' SS R.ANGER (CV 61 ) that same month. After serv- ing as Administrative Department LCPO. he assumed duties as Command Master Chief in October 1988. During his tour. RANGER completed two Western Pacific Indian Ocean deploMiients and earned the Baltic 1 ' and Meritorious Unit Commendation. Master Chief Atkinson ' s decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards). Navy Achievement Medal (two awards). Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (four awards). Battle li Ribbon (two awards). Good Conduct Medal (five awards). National Defense Service Medal (two awards). Armed Forces Expeditionarv Medal (two awards). Vietnam Service Medal. Southwest Asia Service Medal. Sea Service De- ployment Ribbon (live awards). Vieln.im Campaign Medal, and the Ritle Marksmanship Ribbon Master Chief Atkinson has two sons. M.uk. ,ige 10 and Brv.in. age 14. and a daughter, Stephanie, age 6 ((). t.M l) MASTER CIIIEI LEFT SAN DICGO OM ' JUL 93. 2.0(Lr 93 —  6ocT H3 Z5 MOV S3 7NOV S3 7duG,93 1, 06 93 ajpa jid,« Somalia HDtC S Grbr 3 GiitULfir) 1 lb ) .§i . PPPMHHil oPI n gfefi FAREWELL TO SAN DIEGO . . . it ■(! t ' ;g| 10 FAREWELL HAWAII HAWAII 11 SINGAPORE IMMUniMM.] t  Mv SINGAPORE wr , 7 ' ' 7 v ,y . - ,, PROTECTED PLACE TEMPAT LARANGAN NO , Im. -m ADMITTANCE Lit _€ TO y| ' 58|| UNAUTHORISED a . a PERSONS A fl ( v Bil T ' , - 1 li;)!! ' ? ! lll H 1 k L. H Ul 2. irre$Tr L 7 -f | -f | DI-LARANG MASOK JIKA TIADA KEBENARAN SINGAPORE PHUKET, THAILAND THAUJlND THAILAND 15 The Crew 1 ™- ' i. ' „ USS CH NDLER 1 1 1 L ■ ■ ij i - fl i! .yii ik f:«i T ' . The Crew COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT LCDR m.NDRICKSON COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER The Combat Systems Department is charged with the maintenance and employment of CHANDLER ' S impressive weapons systems. Sonar Technicians (STG), Torpedo Men (TM), Fire Control Men (FC), Electronics Technicians (ET), Data Specialists (DS), Gunner ' s Mate Guns (GMG), and Gunner ' s Mate Missiles (GMM) make up the highly professional Combat Systems Team. The SPS-48 3D and SPS-49 2D radars long range air surveillance allow CHANDLER to maintain a never vigilant watch. The two MK 26 guided missile systems and associated computers and directors provide the ship and or battle group with an over-the-horizon anti-air protection. The two powerful 5 inch gun mounts enable the ship to deliver 70 lbs. shells at a distance of 13 nautical miles while the eight Harpoon missiles provide a long range ant iship capability. CHANDLER ' S Close in Weapons system(CIWS) 3,000 rounds per minute keeps the ship safe from hostile missiles, with the SQS-53a sonar and two SVTT batteries, no submarine can slip by CHANDLER. In the air. on the surface and under the water, no foe is safe from CHANDLER ' S Combat Systems. 18 COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT ENS RIEBS ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE OFFICER TORPEDOMAN ' S MATE STGCS(SW) PURKINS CA DIVISION LSCPO CA Division handles the underwater world at sea. Sonar Technicians and Torpedomen work together to ensure maximum defense against enemy submarines. The Sonar Techs are experts in detailed operations and maintenance of both active and passive sonar systems on board CHANDLER as well as, monitoring sonarbouys launched by the Lamps Mk I helocopter. Their training also includes the Fathometer, Torpedo Countermeasures and Training units. The Torpedomen are skilled operators and maintenance men for the Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes, all torpedo handling equipment and torpedoes. The Underwater Fire Control System provides the necessary interface to allow the Sonar Techs and Torpedomen to become a powerful Anti-Submarine weapon system. COMBAT SYSTEMS ANTI-SUBMARINE DIVISION 19 :: STGI(S  MORTINtiLR CA DIVISION LPO STGUSW ) SORGENFREY TMl(SW) COY rfi • i Are  e iherc YET ' ' STG2 (SW) SimpMn kccpt in touch vkjih hit ramily CRAIGHI AD ' H ' i.IG;(S ) SiMI ' Si ) SK, 1 K N AIOM) 5 STGl BALDRIDGE STG:(S V) STACi I ' m SO conrused 8r i 20 C () f U T S ) S T i: tS A S II SL KM A RIM: 1)1 1 ISIO. _.IH 1 STGSN ROOSTER- Williams keeping his eyes open for subsl STG3 CRAYNON STG3(SW) FLANNIGAN STG3 KNAPP STG3 GRAHAM STG3(SW) MAYES STGl WEN MAN TMSN CORDERO Eat your heart out RAMBO STG3 CONZEMIUS STG3 BELIN STGSN WILLIAMS COMBAT SYSTEMS ANTI-SUBMARINE DIVISION 21 c D D I V I S I O N Combat Systems Data Division or CD is the domain of the Data Systems Technicians. The DS ' s are the Techno- Wizards of Combat Systems Department. Our main job is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the digital elec- tronic gear in the Combat Direction System. This gear includes computer and periphial, data display, and data link equipment. The computer periphial branch consists of the AN UYK- 43, UYK-7, and UYK-20 computers, the AN USQ-69 display terminal, various loading devices such as the U YH-3 disk drive, and OJ-172 magnetictapc unit and the MK-70 digital fire control switchboard. The data display branch uses the OJ-194 display consoles for displaying data on surface, sub-surface, and air contacts. Also utilized are the Beacon Video Processors (BVP), Pulse Amplifier Symbol Generator (PA SG), and Radar Azimuth Convcrtors (RACS) which convert radar pulses into video and symbols to be displayed. Data link allows CHANDLER to communicate with other units in the area and to utilize contact data received from them that would otherwise be outside our range of detection. CD is not confined only to these systems. We also maintain the newly installed Large Screen Display system (LSD), inter- console sound powered phone circuits, and our superior 2M miniature repair program. All these systems work together to create what wc are proud to claim as the finest CDS suite on the San Diego waterfront or the world! DSC(SW) DINEROS CD DIVISION LCPO 22 COMBAT SYSTEMS DATA DIVISION S HEFNER D DIVISION LPO DSl(SW) GARRARD DS2(SW) WORKMAN DS2(SW) Workman and DS2(SW) Kostelecky smile for the camera. DS2(SW) CLARK n ' T ■ ' ' ' DS2(SW) Clark DS2 SCHNEIDER DS2(SW) KOSTELECKY DS2(SW) HARGIS COMBAT SYSTEMS DATA DIVISION 23 c E D I V I S I O N CW04 MONTEZ ELECTRONIC MATERIAL OFFICER ET ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN CE Division, better known as the Eyes and Ears of CHANDLER , is responsible for all communication, navigation, non-fire control radars, general purpose elec- tronic test equipment, and the T.V. and audio entertain- ment system onboard CHANDLER. The three work cen- ters make up this mighty division are; CSEI - The Communications work center is responsible for every piece of communication gear covering the entire RF spectrum. With their constant attention to TWEAKS AND PE- AKS CHANDLER ' s communication suite is one of the best in the fleet. CSE2 - The Radar Navigation work center is respon- sible for maintaining the long range AN SPS-49(V)5 2- D Air Search Radar, the AN SPS-55 Surface Search Radar, AN URN-20(D) TACAN and the R- 71 Nav- igation Radar. CSE2 also maintains the Magnovox GPS, AN WRN-5, and AN WRN-6 navigational aids. Last but not least, it maintains CHANDLER ' S Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. CSE3 - is the Test Equipment, Ship ' s Entertainment System (SITE) and Photo Copier work center. It ' s re- sponsible for maintaining within calibration specifica- tions over 600 pieces of portable electronic test equip- ment, repair and maintenance of all of the ship ' s photo copiers, and providing taped music and T.V. program- ming entertainment to the ship ' s crew. CSE3 work center also ensures all personal electronic equipment is properly safety checked prior to use. CHANDLER ' S TWIDGETS as they arc affectionate- ly called, are a diverse group whose experience and co- operation affects every department on board, from the money saving Micro-Miniature repair of circuit cards components to training on SITE. We arc proud of our outstanding record and continue daily to improve upon it. ETC(SW) FARRELL CE DIVISION LCPO 24 COMBAT SYSTEMS ELECTRONICS DIVISION ET2 Lanore and ET3 Monti (ABOVE) are all dressed up with nowhere to go but UP! ■BT i fin ' M ET2(SW) ROSSIE ET2 OLSEN WA f i ETKSW) CLAY CE DIVISION LPO ET2 BROWNING ET3 Pcttit (BELOW) Hard at work on the antennas r k T ET3 Huber (LEFT): What a day ET2 LANORE ET2 KING COMBAT SYSTEMS ELECTRONICS DIVISION 25 i ' k if- ET2 CRUMRINE ET3 HUBER ET2 Olsen shows off his Landing Force attire for 94 ' . Chuck, ready for battle against the dreaded 49 . ET3 MONTI ET3 PETTIT So you want to make me angry? I guess i ' ll show SNIPER again on SITE! ET3 SMITH ET3 LEYENDECKER 26 COMBAT SYSTEMS ELECTRONICS DIVISION c F D I V I S I O N •• The Combat Systems Fire Control Division, is directly responsible for the execution of CHANDLER ' S ultimate mission. CFDivision is divided into five workcenters. CSFl LTJG GRANIERI is responsible for the Phalanx Close In Weapons System, FIRE CONTROL CHANDLER ' S last defense against inbound enemy mis- OFFICER siles. CSFl conducted countless CIWS shoots while de- ployed, always displaying the safe and professional man- ner that is their hallmark. CSF2 is responsible for the MK 86 Gun Fire Control System, which includes the maintenance and repair of both the AN SPG-60 and the AN SPQ-9 Radars. CSF3 is responsible for the Largest of the CF division workcenters, they maintain the MK 74 Missile Fire Control System and the Weapons Di- rection System, the key to CHANDLER ' S AAW mission capability, in the highest readiness posture. CSF4 is re- sponsible for the AN SPS-48E 3D Air Search radar in superb operating condition, which allowed CHANDLER to play a major role in controlling humanitarian aircraft landing in SOMALIA during OPERATION CONTIN- UE HOPE. Finally, CSF5 is responsible for the main- tenance and operation of the 8 HARPOON Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles. The CF Division TEAM- HIT HARD, HIT FAST, HIT OFTEN. FCC(SW) MCKERNAN CF DIVISION LCPO COMBAT SYSTEMS FIRE CONTROL DIVISION 27 f CI VOSBURGH FCl(SW) PARRY FCl(SW) STAPLETON F DIVISION LPO CF DIVISION LPO ' Missile inbound all . . . W ait a minute! . . . I ' ve got a full house! ' A good day of radiation for a good day ' s pay! 7 FCl(SW) HALDEMAN Hey Tony, what was that last track? FCl(SW) KROTH FC2(SW) MITCHELL The CIWS connection- FC3 Gray and FC3 Easterly. I FC2 PACOL 28 FC2 KELSHEIMER FC2(SW) JACOBI COMBAT SYSTEMS FIRE CONTROL DIVISION I honestly, truly love to clean p-ways . . . NOT! FC2 KOEHLER FC2 SWATLOWSKI FC3 GRAY ir ik!f-i FCl(SW) Haldeman + Work = ? FC3 EASTERLY FC3 MONSON FC2(SW) THATCHER Power struggle between FC2 Jacobi and FC2 Taylor. FC3 MARREN FC3 HENDERSON FC3 CHRISTOPHERSON FC3 GRONINGER COMBAT SYSTEM FIRE CONTROL DIVISION 29 If r i W4 FC3 SLATER FC3 UNDERWOOD Moe. Larry, Curly and Shep. (RIGHT) I am JAM-TOR. armed with a fontail and dim pan i(.iiir4 I C 3 ROMI RO 1 C 3 VAN ABLE 30 COMBAT SYSTEMS FIRE CONTROL DIVISION GUNNER ' S MATE LT PETERSON ORDNANCE CONTROL OFFICER GMC(SW) FERGUSON CO DIVISION LCPO GMC(SW) FOSTER The GUNNER ' S MATE rating is the second oldest in the NAVY. On CHANDLER, GUNNER ' S MATE GUNS (GMG) and GUNNER ' S MATE MISSILES (GMM) make up CO division. GMG ' s are responsible for two 5 MK 45 MOD 1 Gun Mounts located forward and aft on the ship. The GMM ' s are responsible for the two MK 26 Guided Missile Launching Systems on board. The GMG ' S and GMM ' s also manage the small arms, train CHANDLER ' S Security Force, and augment the Small Craft Action Team (SCAT) and the Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) teams. COMBAT SYSTEMS ORDNANCE DIVISION 31 GMMl MILL CO DIVISION LPO GMMl PETTIS GMGl CASAS GMG3 LILLY, . . . Report to station 3! ' GMGl TURBEVILLE GMGl BEARING GMG2 FLANNAGAN GUNNER ' S MATE POSSE i Ju- A ' f M «- 4  . ft?d K 9 w B 72 M a 3 mm m •?«ua w VP Vv! Wm GMV12 [Lf.TCHI-R GM(.3 I.il.l,Y (iM(i3 SALANGA 32 COMBAT SYSTEMS ORDNANCE DIVISION J . ? ir iii GMM3 ABERS GMM3 HERMANSEN GMM3 FAIR One Shot-One Kill GMM3 GIRARD GMGSN BECKER I got my early chow pass!! t-i Jr ' J i i GMMSN BROESKE GMGSN RIENTS GMMSA HANNAN COMBAT -STEMS ORDNANCE DIVISION 33 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LT SHERER CHIEF ENGINEER CHANDLER ' S Engineering Department is manned by Gas Turbine Systems Tech- nicians, Electricians, Auxilliarymen, Damage Controlmen, Hull Technicians, Interior Communications Specialists, and Machinery Repairmen. All of these trained pro- fessionals work together to ensure the propellers keep turning and the lights keep burning. They spend their time in the lowest recesses of the ship, making repairs to the equipment and standing watch over the machinery which allows the ship to meet all of her commitments. From the senior supervisors to the junior personnel, this special breed of sailor prides himself on his technical knowledge and work ethic. When not engaged in maintenance or preservation, the engineers spend their time enhancing their professionalism through training on propulsion plant operations, safety programs, and damage control exercises. Always ready to answer any challenge, the Engineering Department upholds the high standards of pride and professionalism that are the trademarks of USS CHAN- DLER. 34 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ENGINEMEN LT McDonnell AUXILIARIES OFFICER ENS MONIES AUXILIARIES OFFICER ENC(SW) ARBOLEDA A DIVISION LCPO A-Division maintains and repairs ail of the auxiliary equipment found throughout CHANDLER. A-GANG ensures the proper operation of equipment ranging from small boats and sliding padeyes, to Galley equipment. A-GANG also maintains all laundry equipment and makes all fresh water underway. Hot and cold water is also our responsibility, along with keeping the freezers and reefers operating and making sure both high and low pressure air is always available. ENGINEERING AUXILIARIES DIVISION 35 ENUSW) WOODS EM(S V) GATHRIGHT A DIVISION LPO Okay kids, off ihe Gig. PLAYTIME is OVER ■ m (ABOVE) I had a weird dream that someone was watching me! EN1(S V) TFJADA EN: MILLER A prime example that LOVE is BLIND (RI(iHT) ln; .mills EN3 BRAASE 1 W - y ENJ CAR II K 36 ENGINEERING AUXILIARIES DIVISION ■P VI H l 391 iM j K ' B - R i EN3 HERNANDEZ EN3 GEORGE b iin ENGINEERING AUXILIARIES DIVISION ENFA PURDIN 37 D I V I S I o N PS95V ELECTRICIAN ' S MATES INTERNAL COMMUNICA TIONS SPECIALISTS ENS MAXWELL ELECTRICAL OFFICER EMC(SW) SANTOS E DIVISION LCPO THE ELECTRICAL DIVISION IS DIVIDED INTO TWO WORK CENTERS, EE02 AND EE05. EE02, COMPRISED OF ELECTRICIAN ' S MATES, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. THIS INCLUDES LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND THE ELECTRICAL ASPECTS OF ALL ENGINEERING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. DEMAND FOR THE ELECTRICIANS ' CRITICAL SERVICES IS AL- WAYS HIGH. THE IC-MEN FORM THE EE05 WORK CENTER. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INTERIOR COMMU- NICATION EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. THIS INCLUDES COGNIZANCE FOR THE MITEL TELE- PHONE SWITCH. THE WSN-5 GYROS, THE STABILIZED GLIDE SLOPE INDICATOR, AND NUMEROUS OTHER f RITICAL SYSTEMS. THE OPERABILITY OF ALL EE05 EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY THE WSN-5 GYROS, IS I 1PI:RATIVE for the INTI-GRATION of CHANDLER ' S COMBAT SYSTEMS COMPONENTS. 38 ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL DIVISION EMl(SW) JONES E DIVISION LPO IC2 KELSTRUP (ABOVE) CHANDLER ' S Power Company. (BELOW) EM2 Paje strikes again! EM2(SW AW) PAJE EM2(SW) BARNES (RIGHT) Look Mom, no hands! IC3 JONES EM3 SERRATOS ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL DIVISION (BELOW) Just another hard day for the IC-men. IC3 MAY IC3 CASSIANO (ABOVE)Time for your medicine. ICFN LIPPARD ICFN HOWELL (RIGHT) WHAT me worry, HA!! Jiii( iU ' ICFN WILLIAMS EMFN SERVER EMFA KNICKERBOCKER 40 ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL DIVISION • 1 l_ «iA7« L f lA ■-m m W Iff IS Wt ■ ;-«jt%:r .;■ '   . , Wii B 2 GS M P D I V I S I O N CW02 GOO MAIN PROPULSION ASSISTANT ENS BELL MAIN PROPULSION ASSISTANT GSCS(SW) RAGLAND MP DIVISION LSCPO GSMC(SW) DAUM MP DIVISION LCO Main Propulsion Division got us there and back. This forty four member group consists of GSE ' s, GSM ' s, and non-designated strikers in training to become Gas Turbine Technicians. Close coordination between workcenters is necessary due to the intricate interface between mechanical and electronic influences upon the propulsion plant. Operation and maintenance for the LM2500 propulsion gas turbine, Allison 501-K17 gas turbine generators, and associated support equipment is accomplished by GSM ' s. Plant electronic maintenance and troubleshooting is the responsibility of GSE ' s. Both rates stand watch in main engine rooms and Central Control Station. Compliance with stringent regulations governing fuel handling and test and treatment of all shipboard liquids is tightly integrated into divisional activities by Oil and Laboratory personnel. Harmony between the division ' s four workcenters is paramount among divisional concerns and was evident throughout the deployment. We would not have made it to the Persian Gulf, or back to San Diego, without these dedicated SNIPES. ENGINEERING MAIN PROPULSION DIVISION 41 }SM1 CUSTUDIO GSEl(SW) WALDEN GSE2(SW) GUZMAN AP DIVISION LPO LOCALS ONLY GSM2(AW) NOLAN GSM2 LARSEN Cleaning the engine room brings out the best in people. (ABOVE) Hey you . . . .FREEZE! Drop that apple! [RIGHT] 9 GSEl BORILLO GSM2 ADDIS GSM2 GILMORE 42 ENGINEERING MAIN PROPULSION DIVISION GSM2 BRALEY GSM2 BLOOM GSMl PADUA 9 If GSM2 MARCOS GSM3 GIRARD wieneir Miguel . . . Run he ' s changing again! GSM3 MEEK GSM3 NAKAMURA GSM3 MAYBERRY 43 GSM3 ADAMS GSM3 RAGSDALE You should see what GSM3 Vigon can hold with 2 hands! (ABOVE) I said HEAVE AROUND!! GSM3 VIGON GSMFN LANSDELL GSMFN MOORE ENGINEERING MAIN PROPULSION DIVISION A i GSEFN BARNES GSEFN MCFADDEN FA BARRERA Now that ' s a MOTLEY CREW! (BELOW) HHHB :S I m m i }f GSMFN GERNON FN HENRY FN HALL GSE3 ALI GSE3 SPAULDING ENGINEERING MAIN PROPULSION DIVISION 45 R D I V I S I O N M HULL TECHNICIAN DAMAGE CONTROLMAN MACHINERY REPAIRMAN I S S( HOI NTHAL DAMAGE-; CONTROL ASSISTANT MR DCC(SW) DECAMP R DIVISION LCPO Making its home in the MAGIC SHOP. Repair Division answers to the call You break it. we fix it . Consisting of a dedicated group of Hull Maintenance Technicians, Damage Controlmen, and Machinery Repairmen, we keep the CHANDLER safe, habitable, and seaworthy. Our DCs ensure that all damage control equipment is ready to go at a moment ' s notice. We also provide crucial training for all our shipmates. SIMA CHANDLER (our HT shop) provides everything from cosmetic jobs to major shipyard level repairs, (ic from overhauls of the waste heat disposal system to repairs of catastrophic steam leaks). If our HT ' s and MR s cannot fix it, you had better call Ingalls Shipyard. Repair Division, it ' s not just a way of life, it ' s an ATTITUDE!!! 46 ENGINEERING REPAIR DIVISION irijLlifd MRC(SW) VAN HOUTEN R DIVISION LCPO HTl(SW) LUND R DIVISION LPO (ABOVE) Time for some fun. V K ' . DCl(SW) GALLAGHER HT2 CUNDIFF (BELOW) Dropped my pen, OKAY?nnn! (RIGHT) Warn to dance? ' mSSSBM : - K-i u DC3 VALDEZ DC3 WINTERS HT3 FAIR ENGINEERING REPAIR DIVISION 47 I A (jAIN[:S A Mll.l.l.R 1 R DAVIS 48 ENGINEERING REPAIR DIVISION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 0fff ' ' l. TJ The sailors which make-up Operations Department onboard CHANDLER, carried out their wide array of duties with professionalism and enthusiasm throughout a very demanding deployment to the Ara- bian Gulf and Indian Ocean, the Boatswain Mates and Seamen in OD Division safely executed the full range of deck evolutions while keeping all topside spaces in the highest state of operational readiness, in oc divi- sion, the Radiomen kept us in close contact with the rest of the world and provided outstanding support to an embarked staff while the ship operated in the Ara- bian Gulf. LT GATELY OPERATIONS OFFICER LT BILL CIC OFFICER The vigilence and professionalism demonstrated by the Signalmen was particularly evident as the ship carried out plane guard duties for USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. In CIC, the watch standers from OI Division played a key role in all phases of operations from controlling tactical aircraft and maintaining air and surface surveillance in the Arabian Gulf to providing approach control to Mogadishu, Somalia, the EW ' s from OW Division provided valuable intelligence on air and surface contacts throughout the deployment. These professionals maintained the highest standard and made a key contribution to the overall success of CHANDLER ' S deployment. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 49 o c D I V I S I o N ENS OLSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER RMC(SW) ZIMMERMA] OC DIVISION LCPO RMC(SW) PETERSON OC DIVISION LCPO The eighteen Signalmen and Radiomen in OC Division have proven themselves to be the finest Communicators in the Fleet. Radio Central is manned twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, in port or at sea. Responsible for all incoming and outgoing message traffic, CHANDLER radiomen process an average of 400 messages each day, totaling in excess of 10,000 since the beginning of deployment. Additionally, Arabian Gulf operations required as many as thirty voice and data circuits be maintained simultaneously. Radiomen are on call around the clock to tune, patch, and troubleshoot so that the flow of information within the battle group is never disrupted. From the signal bridge. Signalmen uphold the time honored tradition of visual communications. Flaghoist, flashing light, and semaphore are all tools of their trade. Because Signalmen are experts in visual recognition and they were invaluable in the extensive maritime surveillance and interception operations CHANDLER took part in. Quality, reliable communications are of the highest priority in every operation. The fine communicators of OC division never let their guard down. 50 OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION RM2 WOOLSEY Sigs, Bridge SIGS, BRIDGE!! RM2 LUCKY RM3 RICHARDSON RM3 WILKINS OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION iK- if RM3 GARCIA SM3 CATSIS What about my phone call? I can t take it anymore! 4 lr 4 RM3 WAGNER RM3 BURESH KMSN BURR SMSN LUJAN SMSA NUNEZ 52 OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION ?5S BM J BOATSWAIN ' S MATE O D D I V I S I O N LT NELSON FIRST LIEUTENANT BMC(SW) NASH OD DIVISION LCPO First Division, or Deck Division, is the largest division onboard CHANDLER. It is responsible for the overall appearance of CHANDLER. The ship ' s hull, topside weatherdecks, and most topside equipment are maintained by Deck division. Special operations such as deploying the small boats, underway replenishment and anchoring evolutions are Deck division ' s primary activities. LT Joe Nelson is the division officer, or First Lieutenant. BMC(SW) M.L. Nash runs the 45+ man division. BMl(SW) Lauritzen, BM2(SW) Lynch, BM2(SW) Satcher, and BM2(SW) Spurgin are the senior Petty Officers. Together with 5 BM3 ' s and over 35 seamen they constantly fight the seas to keep CHANDLER looking good. Deck division is known throughout CHANDLER as a hard-working and hard-playing team that gets the tough jobs done. OPERATIONS DECK DIVISION 53 Ipi Li f l If BM2(SW) SPURGIN BM2(SW) SATCHER BM2(SW) LYNCH -I. Say cheese!! The boys of DECK BM3 BLAKE BM3 FILES BM3 FORD 54 OPERATIONS DECK DIVISION f ' lAY ' SA CICIO SR CLARK One coat for dust, two for rust! ' fcr _|V BMSN CLAYTON SA ARGETSINGER SR BROWNLOW Helmsman, steer course 000 for port calll SN GONZALEZ SA GRISSOM OPERATIONS DECK DIVISION SN HINDERS 55 4 L SR FALLS SR GONZALEZ SA MARTINEZ You can ' t be serious? Another hour of watch SA MASON SN MACKENNEY SN CHAN BMl(SW) BUTCH LAURITZEN i «. y-im iKi BMSN MCINTYRE SN MORRIS OPERATIONS DECK DIVISION SN NALUS 9 p 9 SA POLI [ SA PIERCE SR HY if4i)f-4if k Just stop at the nearest gas pump, okay? SN RODGERS SA SANDERS Uh, could someone move their helo? It ' s double parked. SA SEXTON SN SORENSON SA WEDDERBURN OPERATIONS DECK DIVISION OS OPERATION SPECIALIST Photo Not Available ENS WALKER 01 DIVISION OFFICER OSC(SW) EIDSON 01 DIVISION LCPO The Operation Specialists of 01 Division are responsible for maintaining the surface, subsurface, and air picture in the Combat Information Center as demonstrated while deployed to the Middle Eastern Forces and Indian Ocean. Performing superbly under many changing situations and responding to the call. Conducting operations as air traffic controllers in Somalia to keeping the air and shipping lanes open in the Arabian Gulf. A highly commendable group, from the JL talker to the watch supervisor, EVERYONE made a contribution to the CIC team. Using state of the art equipment such as the 48 and 49 air search radars, data link between ships, surveillance aircraft and fighter aircraft. The OS ' s are able to detect, identify, track, and determine the intentions of all long range surface, subsurface, and air contacts that may pose a threat. As we summarize the deployment, we will remember all the good times over the bad and step up to say A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT EFFORT WAS GIVEN BY ALL , the development and lessons learned are unmeasurable. The OS ' s came together as a team, ready and willing to perform any mission, and coolly handle any hot situation that may arise in combat. 58 Xj. {if Hi i OSl(SW) MEYERS 51 OSl REED OI DIVISION LPO OS! JACKSON iMLM Working Yet AAARRG ... The STRESS is killing me!! V 1 0S2 BROWN 0S2 DENNING I need some time off from here. OS2(AW) DOUGLAS OS2 GONZALEZ OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE DIVISION 59 0S2 VAUGHN 0S2 WATHEN Hi Mom! We ' re back. lAMS OS2 SALYER 60 OPERATION INTELLIGENCE DIVISION 0S3 GARCIA 0S3 EVANS 0S3 TRANSUE 0S3 HELMKE OSSN MAESTRO OS3 Helmke .. Always deep in thought. OSSA WILLIAMS OSSR BRYANT OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE DIVISION 61 Now where are we? OSSA GUYER OSSA CLUMFOOT How does this work? ' JSS MOREHEAD OSSA PETERS OSSA PIERSON 62 OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE DIVISION EWC (SW) JENSHAK OW DIVISION LCPO EW ELECTRONIC WARFARE TECHNICIAN INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST Electronic Warfare Technicians (EW ' s), operate and maintain the AN SLQ-32A( V)2 Countermeasures set and decoy launching systems comprised of chaff, and rubber ducks . The Slick 32 is a highly sophisticated radar detector that was designed for anti-ship missile defense and is able to intercept, identify, analyze, and track electromagnetic emissions radiated from friendly and hostile units. The decoy launching systems are deployed to present alternate targets to incoming anti-ship missiles. The EW ' s work in CHANDLER ' S state-of-the-art Combat Information Center and support the Tactical Action Officer in fighting the ship. Military information about an enemy or potential enemy is called intelligence. CHANDLER ' S Intelligence Specialist (IS) is responsible for the collection and interpretation of intelligence data. He prepares charts, briefings, and reports that describe in detail, the tactical situation around CHANDLER and the world. OPERATIONS WARFARE DIVISION 63 L U i K-i EW3 ROMANUS EW3 JONSSON OPERATIONS WARFARE DIVISION NAVIGATION ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Jl ) I - ' -XT- J i LTJG KAPP NAVIGATOR The Navigation Administration Department onboard CHANDLER consists of 4 rates, dealing with a myriad of tasks that range from the Captains correspondence to navigating the ship through the world ' s oceans. In the ship ' s office are PN ' s and YN ' s who are responsible for all the ship ' s paper work. Then there are the HM ' s who ensure the health of the crew. The QM ' s ensure that the ship navigate ' s safely through the waters to our various ports. This versatile and talented department also includes the Chief Master-at-Arms who enforces the rules and the Naval Career Counselor Chief who helps us achieve our navy career goals. Photo Not Available ICS(SW) BUSHMAN PNCS(SW) MASICLAT MAC(SW) PAYNE VI MANAGER PERSONNEL OFFICER CHIEF MASTER-AT- ARMS PNC(AW) RICHARDSON PERSONNEL OFFICER NCC(SW SS) KENNAMORE LEGAL OFFICER NA VIGA TION ADMINISTRA TION DEPARTMENT X D I V I S I o N ■W VV)JlMiiNi; , YNKSW) IIAYDON PN3(SW) BUSTAMANTE ■ M[ 66 A DM IN IS TRA TION EXECUTI VE DI VISION % V 11 I3 BOOE YN3 EARL YN3 MURO MAC Payne ensuring that nothing goes wrong. Hey Bustamantc. where s m paper «ork ' YNSA CALWISE SA CARLSON PNSA(SW) LUNSFORD ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE DIVISION 67 o N D I V I S o N The modern navigator, who squares the root of A , Is doubtless very clever in his ultra modern way. He knows the sines and tangents, that A squared equals B , And XYZ is nothing until multiplied by C . He can prove by twisted angles that a circle is a square, A line is really nothing, never reaches anywhere. And believes he ' s born expressly to tell old sailors why God put the stars and planets in their places in the sky. By triggy rules he demonstrates The Skipper ' s just a fool, And over his deficiencies he ' ll pass the sliding rule. The Old Man doesn ' t worry, goes smiling on his way. Deriving consolation from the thoughts of yesterday. For the modern seaman ' s fathers sailed the oceans far and near When they hadn ' t Sperry gyros or patent steering gear; And the log, the lead and lookout played an all-important part When they did their navigation on a darned old Blueback chart. But the old men seemed to get there just as safely as today. With their prehistoric methods, in their prehistoric way. And the records left behind them, most indubitably tell That the modern navigator may be proud to do as well! — Author Unknown QM QUARTERMASTER J I iSW I w nil ILNBLRG ON IJIMSION l.PO OM; JOHNSON gM3 KiSliR QM.1 QUtYR.ANE QM3 ZIEMER 68 NAVIGATION DIVISION SUPPLY DEPT. Lead by LT Verrastro and LTJG Wegner, the Supply Department consists of the following five divisions: Stores (S-1), Food Service (S-2), Ship ' s Store (S-3), Disbursing (S-4), and (S-Postal). Offering a wide variety of services, each of the divisions makes a major impact on the over all well being and morale of the crew. It goes without saying that the crew ' s morale sets the tempo for what the USS CHANDLER as a whole is capable of accomplishing during extended underway periods and ultimately on a six month Middle East and Somalia Deployment. Supporting the needs of both the command and the crew, the Supply Dep artment did an OUTSTANDING job this past deployment and is always ready for sea! LT VERRASTRO SUPPLY OFFICER LTJG WEGNER DISBURSING OFFI- CER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 69 D I V I S I o N The Stores division manages a shipwide annual budget over $1 million. Their job entails ordering and issuing repair parts in an effort to keep every piece of equipment aboard CHANDLER operational. Throughout the Middle East Somalia deployment, close to 1,900 stock items were issues and an additional 600 were placed on order and delivered when CHANDLER pulled into liberty ports. The Stores division was without a Chief Petty Officer throughout the deployment, however, SKI Cramer ensured the division ran smoothly and every division aboard CHANDLER received 100% repair part support. STORE KEEPER SKI (SW) CRAME R S-1 DIVISION LPO SK2 BIGIIAM SK2 (SW) SMITH SK2 (SW) DALAMPAN SK3 PONSLER SN LESLIE 70 SUPPLY STORES DIVISION s 2 D I V I S I O N MS MESS SPECIALIST MSC (SW) JACKSON S-2 DIVISION LCPO MSC (SW) CLAUDIO S-2 DIVISION LCPO The Food Service Division provided three square meals each day for 350 sailors and midnight rations for late night watchs- tanders. In addition to the daily meals, Sunday steak cookouts and Saturday night surprise snacks for the crew while they tried their luck and BINGO, were prepared by the Mess Management Specialists. In fact, the following is a list of several items CHANDLER ' S 350 sailors devoured during our 6 month deployment; 4,500 loaves of bread, 8,100 eggs, 12,000 pounds of chicken, 1,200 pounds of coffee, 7,560 gallons of milk, 3,240 pounds of butter, 2,880 pounds of bacon, and over 15,000 sweet rolls. Under the guidance of MSC Jackson, the Food Service Division changed the cycle menu in an effort to offer healthy menu choices for those sailors who wanted to watch their cholesterol intake or their waist line. We are proud to say that after our six month deployment, the Food Service Division returned CHANDLER sailors in a healthier state. SUPPLY FOOD SERVICE DIVISION 71 MSI TIANIA S-2 DIVISION LPO MS2 HAYES Just one more minute for the sandwiches. Who said batman and robin were dead? MS2 REYES MS2(SW)ROBINSON 72 SUPPLY FOOD SERVICE DIVISION VISSN DELACRUZ MSSN SANCHEZ i SUPPLY FOOD SERVICE DIVISION 73 s 3 D I V I S I O N The Ship ' s Store Division offered several different services to the crew. The ship ' s store, which carries uniforms, toiletries, electronics, snacks, and even goods from overseas, generates profits for the ships ' s welfare and recreation fund every four months. (Under the superb merchandising skills of SHI Vianzon, $20,000 was turned over in September of 1993). The three soda machines aboard CHANDLER dispensed over 90,000 sodas this deployment and SH3 Bhadha single handedly appeased the crew ' s demand for sodas during the unexpected Middle East heat wave. The barbershop offers free haircuts to the entire crew both inport and underway (well over 3,000 head were trimmed by SH3 Olvera, SH3 Tibiatowski, and SH3 Morrow this deployment). Laundry processing is another free service offered to the entire crew inport and underway (serving as laundry supervisor, SH2 Marcano p rocessed over 85,000 pounds of laundry this deployment). The new sales and stock turn records set this deployment are an indication of the outstanding service provided by the Ship ' s Servicemen throughout the entire Middle East Somalia deployment. X SHIP ' S SERVICEMEN . . SH1(.SW) VIANZON S-3 DIVISION IPO sh: marcano 74 SUPPLY SERVICE DIVISION SH3 OLVERA SH3(SW) BHADA Hey Eddie, Got any batteries? One of the many duties performed by the SH s is laundry. A day and a wake-up till home! right — U i J 1 SH3 TIBIATOWSKI SUPPLY SERVICE DIVISION 75 s 4 D I V I S I O N The Disbursing division maintained strict accountability over the crew ' s $3.3 million dollar annual payroll. It goes without saying that the Disbursing Office is the most popular office onboard prior to pulling into a liberty port! Throughout the Middle East Somalia deployment the Disbursing Office cashed over $700,000 in checks - now that is what I call liberty money! Behind the scenes and after customer service hour, DKl Loanzon and DK3 Reidy transmit hundreds of pay documents each month from the ship to Navy ' s pay center located in Cleveland, Ohio. The disbursing Clerks were among the most popular sailors aboard CHANDLER THIS DEPLOYMENT - especially on payday! Prior to deployment, the Postal Division was part of the Operations Department, but now it is a new addition to the Supply Department. The Supply Department has always focused it ' s attention on customer service, so the change was in the best interest of the crew ' s morale. PC2 Diggs singlehandedly ran the postal operation and kept the entire crew in touch with family and friends back home. Through out the entire deployment, CHANDLER ' S post office processed over 300,000 pounds of incoming letters, care packages (cookies or presents), and official mail. While CHANDLER was on station in the Persian Gulf, all letter mail was free to crew members. We were proud to offer this morale boosting service to the crew and even prouder to welcome PC2 Diggs ' Postal Division to the Supply Department. PC UK I LOAN ON S-4 DIVISION LPO 12 l l( (iS 76 SUPPLY FINANCE DIVISION AIR DEPARTMENT m • fi P- AE AZ, • , TC(AW SW)RADKORIJ bw - MMNTENANCF CHIEF ITFSSIG ITRKHARDS IIVODAMLS ITHVRTMAS OFFICER IN CHARGE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER OPERATIONS OFFICER MAINTENANCE OFFICER AIR nEPART il T ATI (AW) SAIDRO AWl(AW) BROWN AIR DET LPO Chief and Joe towing the line. Hurry up the intense is killing me! ADl(AW) POOLE Bath time for Sea Snake Zero Zero. Tl HhL.MSTETTLER 78 AZ2 ALBON Grey suffers from another headache. AIR DEPARTMENT Going out for Camel .lo L! J 1 AWAN FRAUGHT AW2(AW) KERN AT3 PEDERSON Lt Richards and ATI Hard(ly) at work. Getting ready for the MEF. Grey searching for yet another chip. AEAN BELLAMY AIR DEPARTMENT AMS3 SALAZAR ADAN UPTON 79 The Air Department, made up of HSL-33 ' s Detachment 3, extended the sensor and weapons range of USS CHANDLER by one hundred miles. Flying Sea Snake 00, an SH-2F know as Hell ' s Belle, her air crewsamassed over 570 flight hours and 650 DLQ s. Headed by Officer-in-Charge LT Paul Essig, Maintenance Officer LT William Hartman and Maintenance Chief ATC(AW) Colin Radford the Det integrated quickly with CHANDLER and proved the worth of the early workup training when, on the first week of the cruise, LT Essig, LT Anthony Richards and AW3 Stephen Fraught had an impending engine failure. Due to teamwork and quick actions the crew saved Belle and were named COMNAVAIRPAC ' s Safety Pros-of-the- Week . Once in the Arabian Gulf AOR, during the MV Yin He surveillance operations, SeaSnake 00 took up gate guard duties, identifying Straits of Hormuz in coming and outgoing surface traffic and conducting a short notice MEDEVAC to Fujarah, U.A.E. On one night flight using Radar, ESM and FLIR she identified the unlocated Iranian SAAM FFl Alvand. With Chandler spending much of her time in the North Arabian Gulf as AAW picket. Belle flew surveillance missions in support of Operation Southern Watch, ranging along the coasts of Kuwait, Iraq and Iran. She kept and eye on traffic form the Shaft al Arab waterway, the Iranian oil port of Bandar ye Khomeini and on the Iraqi Mina al Bakr offshore oil terminal, tracking contacts of Interest carrying supplies to the wrecked terminal. Belle also provided armed coverage for the VBSS teams conducting boarding in support of United Nation sanction against Iraq. When CHANDLER was tasked on short notice to sortie Somalia, Det 3 slung on machine guns and flew 120 combat hours in support of Operation Continue Hope - UNOSOM II. As the only LAMPS helicopter assigned to U.S. Forces, Somalia and Battle Force Zulu her varied missions included surface surveillance and control, anti-smuggling, armed coastal reconnaissance, logistic runs to Mogadishu Airport and USS Abraham Lincoln and gathering targeting information for possible Naval Gunfire Support missions. During the WESTPAC the det flew in multi-national op- erations and exercises with units form Thai, British, Indian and French Navies. LT Nicholas Vodantis, LT Richards, AT2 Joseph Helmstetter, AWAN Fraught, ADAN Justin Upton, AMHAM Juan Salazar and AEAN Jerald Bellamy were cleansed of their slimeyness by becoming Trusty Shellbacks on the occasion of their first cross- ing of the Equator. The Air De- partment flew more hours and completed more missions than any other Pacific Fleet LAMPS MK I detachment in 1993. This was possible only because of the outstanding pit crew led by AMSl Edward Saidro, AD2(AW) Gregory Poole and AT2 Helmstetter, which changed two main gearboxes, three engines, two main rotor blades, three tail rotor blades, one azimuth, one tail rotor gearbox, one speed decrease gearbox and conducted six phase maintenance evolutions. Personal achievements gained during the de- ployment include: 1000 total flight hours reached by LT Hartman, LT Vodantis and AW3(AW) Kcvan Kern, CICWO and OOD qualification by LT Vodantis and ATC(AW) Radford joined DCTT. fm f. 80 AIR DEPARTMENT SPECIAL OPERATIONS VBSS Team members are: (From row left to right) BM2 Spurgin, LT Nelson, STG3 Simpson. STG3 Flannigan. GMMl Mill. SMI Branch. (Back Row) DS2 Workman, DS2 Kostelecky, ET2 Rossie, FC2 Jacobi, STGCS Purkins, GMC Ferguson, LCDR Hendrickson, DS2 Clark SPECIAL OPERATIONS OFF DUTY r- ' r. OFF DUTY 83 84 OFF DUTY OFF DUTY 85 ELCOME ' ' % OFF DUTY BAHRAIN Iff ' H «fr,j,i, , - Jsii ' ki - ' ik 87 DUBAI, UAE II nil III! ilii Ilii llll nil II r IDL HAIR DRESSERS STiij. ilPn Ot B ( , [ £ PERTH FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA PERTH FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA Entering the realm of Neptunus Rex Crossing the line Let it be known to all brave travelers of the sea, that in the early hours of the 3rd day in December 1993, the mighty warship USS CHANDLER appeared at the Earth ' s equator, thus entering the Royal Domain of Neptunus Rex. Hundreds of slimey Polliwogs were offered in respect, and only those deemed worthy by the trusty shellbacks survived. Henceforth this was a day known to us as wog day and a day none shall soon forget. Crossing the line 91 92 Crossing the line - Crossing the line 93 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA SYDNEY TIGER CRUISE 96 TIGERS VVX r.; 8 January 1994 To the crew of the USS Chandler DDG-996 The entire 1994 USS Chandler Tiger Cruise Team would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the unique experience you have given us . The opportunity to participate in Operation Tiger ' 94 aboard the USS Chandler was a very positive event that we will always remember. It was much more than just a cruise aboard a United States Navy ship. It was an unparalleled learning experience providing a rare glimpse into the operation and performance of our Nation ' s naval force. We learned something about the ship ' s capabilities and saw first hand some of the systems designed to make the USS Chandler a formidable force. We participated in organized tours, observed demonstrations, and witnessed normal operations. Significantly, and happily, we were generally free to roam about unescorted. That freedom provided many benefits. We were afforded the unique opportunity to actively observe the everyday shipboard operations and mingle closely with the crew. Our collective reaction to that close, daily association is one of admiration and respect for each individual aboard. Officers and enlisted men alike, without exception, are truly dedicated, professional individuals who our country can be proud of. Each one of you willingly took the time to politely and thoroughly answer our constant barrage of questions. We learned something about you and, hopefully, you learned something about us. Everyone on board, in public and in private, welcomed us aboard. For our experience, our enjoyment, and our education, we thank you all . To Captain Vincent J. Andrews and the entire crew of the USS chandler, we salute you and welcome you home. 98 HOMECOMING HOMECOMING 99 DEPLOYMENT STATISTICS During our 6 month Deployment we consumed or issued: Loaves of bread . . . 4,500 Eggs .. . 8,100 Pounds of Chicken. 12,000 Gallons of Milk . . . 7,560 Pounds of Butler. .3. 240 Sweet rolls . . . 15,000 Sodas . . . 93,871 Pounds of Laundry.85,000 Haircuts . . . 3,000 Ship ' s Store . . . $168,414 Stock Issues Made. 2. 500 Pounds of Mail . . . 300,000 Gallon of Diesel Fuel Marine Cost of Fuel . . . 4.678,408 Miles Traveled . . . 43,000 Yards per gallon.. 15.8 STATISTICS 101 AWARDS ESWS AWARDS REENLISTMENTS YM(SW) HAYDON MSC(SW) CLAUDIO EWlfSW) GISLER P SA(SW) LUNDSFORD BM2(SW) SPURGIN ATC(AW SW) RADFORD GSEl(SW) WALDEN ISl(SW) JENSEN STG3(SW) MAYES BM2(SW) SATCHER DCl(SW) GALLAGHER SH3(SW) BHADA GSE2(SW) BORILLO SK2(SW) SMITH GMGl(SW) CASAS FCl(SW) KROTH PN3(SW) MCFARLAND FCl(SW) STAPLETON SK2(SW) DALAMPAN GMC(SW) BRYANT GSM2 BENSON MSI TIANIA GSM3 ADAMS RM2 WOOLSEY GSM2 NOLAN EMC(SW) SANTOS STG2(SW) SIMPSON BMl(SW) LAURITZEN OS2 GONZALEZ ISl(SW) JENSEN SK2(SW) SMITH BMC(SW) NASH PC2 DIGGS S TGl BALDRIDGE EN3 CARTER SK2 BIGHAM EMl(SW) JONES GMM3 FAIR MSC(SW) CLAUDIO HM1(SW AW) JIMENEZ MS2(SW) ROBINSON GSM2 LARSEN FCC(SW) MCKERNAN ENS SCHOENTHAL ENS WALKER NCC(SS SW) KENNAMORE GSM2 BENSON LT PETERSON AD2(AW) POOLE LTJG KAPP EN2 MILLER MSI TIANIA EM2(SW) BARNES LT GATELY LCDR JILES LT BILL OS2 DOUGLAS FC2(SW) JACOBI FC3 UNDERWOOD LT MCDONNELL CW02 GOO RMC(SW) ZIMMERMAN PNCS(SW) MASICLAT MSC(SW) CLAUDIO SK2(SW) DALAMPAN PC2 DIGGS FCl(SW) STAPLETON GSCS(SW) RAGLAN AMSl(AW) SAIDRO EMl(SW) JONES DSl(SW) GARRARD GSM2 PADUA 102 AWARDS SPECIAL OCCASIONS % y ' SPECIAL OCCASIONS 103 THE STAFF Special Thanks To: CRUISEBOOK COORDINATOR: ENS RIEBS LAY- OUT DESIGN: STG2(SW) SIMPSON, STG3 CRAY- NON, ET3 SMITH PHOTOGRAPHERS: GSM3 AD- AMS, EW3 METHVIN, EW3 GOWER, ISl(SW) JEN- SEN, ET3 SMITH ARTIST: GSM3 GIRARD PRODUC- TION TEAM: LT BILL, MSC(SW) JACKSON. RM3 GARCIA, GMM3 GIRARD, ET3 SMITH, PNSN LUNDSFORD, AND SR HY TEXT WRITERS: ETl(SW) CLAY, ET3 SMITH, AND STG3 CRAYNON SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE CHANDLER SAILORS WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR PHOTOS TO MAKE OUR CRUISEBOOK A MEMORABLE SOU- VENIR OF OUR JOURNEYS TOGETHER. 104 THE STAFF 9 Arabia Ethiopia ARABIAN SEl BAY OF BENGAL SRI LANKA HAIPHONG A oj. % C Nl V (I Philipines dI , SUSIC BA V Kenya Tanzania. Go cyen Shellback ocs . Realm of ti Seychelles SS i Tropic of Capricorn Australia INDIAN Tasmania Z Krrgurirn tUn6t Q) BERING SEA Cancer Men Dragon i , X ' 0 ITDNEY ,.— Ui UJ Midway i Islands z o 5 •% m nawall Wake z oc __ 1- z ■ — I ' llllUlf HONOLULU 7 0 PEARL HAiBOn Island NORTH PACIFIC % Christmas Island Phoenij Island i ' ' ? i %, Fiji Isla ds V  e, ' « . Samoa Islands Tahiti ' ys SOUTH PACIFIC Equator CHANDLER ' S 43,000 MILE VOYAGE July 9, 1993 -January 9, 1994