Concord (AFS 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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J Mn This replica of the famous Minute Man Statue in Concord, Massachusetts was sculptored by Daniel Chester French (1850-1931). This invaluable bronze statue was presented to the ship by the People of the town of Concord, Massachusetts, to remain with the ship as long as she is in commission. AFS ' .tarHyftir 1 ,, The second USS CONCORD (PG-3) was a twin-screw gunboat commissioned in February, 1891. She saw service throughout the world, and in May 1898 participated in the Battle of Manila with Admiral Dewey ' s squadron. This resounding victory resulted in American con- trol of the Philippines and renewed American interests and responsibilities in the far east. The first USS CONCORD, a sloop of war, was commissioned in May of 1830. She saw service in the Mediterranean, the West Indies and South America, and the Indian Ocean. J I S ■ !( ' » The third USS CONCORD, an ocean going tug, was commissioned in November, 1917. The fourth USS CONCORD (CL-10), a light cruiser, was commissioned in November, 1923. She saw service throughout the world, and in April of 1944 she participated in bombardments of the Kurile Islands which prevented their ef- fective use by the Japanese. USS CONCORD (AFS-5) is the fifth ship of the United States Navy to proudly bear this name. The five golden stars underlining the ship ' s name on the ship ' s seal represent the five ships of the Fleet to bear the name CON- CORD. From the sloop of war launched in 1828, our country has been served well by our predecessors bearing the name CONCORD.

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USS CONCORD (AFS-5) USS CONCORD (AFS-5) is a combat Stores Ship, Mars Class. Her mission is to replenish other units of the fleet in order to enable them to stay at sea for an indefinite period of time. Her operating with fleet oilers and ammunition ships can provide virtually every item that might be required by a customer ship. She is a vital link in the supply of our forces afloat. A Minuteman on a blue field, surrounded by sixteen links of chain (in yellow) symbolizing the sixteen cities named Concord. The five yellow stars over the minuteman mark the five ships named Concord that have served the Navy. She was constructed by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego. The keel was laid 26 March 1966 . . . launced 17 December 1966 . . . commissioned 27 November 1968. Concord was designed for a maximun propulsion of 22,000 horsepower on one shaft from a set of Delavel cross compound turbines. Concord has a large six-bladed propeller. Her firerooms contain three modern boilers, each of which is capable of producing 86,000 pounds of steam per hour at 600 psi. The ship ' s evaporators can make 32,000 gallons of fresh water per day. Three 1,500 KW steam turbine generators supply power for lighting, cooking and special electronic and weapons systems. All living and berthing spaces, many work spaces and offices are air-conditioned to improve the comfort and efficiency of the crew. Two UH-46 heavy logistic support helicopters, operated by six pilots and twenty-three enlisted personnel, are aboard during deployment. Approximately 26,000 different items are carried in Concord ' s five holds. The vessel was designed to carry one- half to two-thirds of the provisions previously transported by the Store Ship (AF), about the same amount of general cargo as the Stores Issue Ship ( AKS) as well as a number of aviation supplies and spare parts. The majority of stores are kept in the five holds onboard . . . one refrigerated and four for dry provisions and technical stores. Ultra-fast cargo elevators, built-in package and pallet conveyers are used to move cargo from the holds to the cargo handling areas on deck where forklift trucks take over. Concord can operate ten replenishment stations and transfer cargo to two ships alongside at one time while steaming between 12 and 20 knots. The ship is equipped with automatic tensioning devices which keep a constant tension on the high line over which goods are transferred. Each of the helicopters, used in vertical replenishment, can transfer a load of IVi tons at a time.

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN J.I. MASLOWSKI United States Navy Captain James I. Maslowski entered the naval service in January 1962 as an enlisted man. After serving two years as a Missile Technician in Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines, he was selected for the Naval Aviation Cadet Program, receiving his commission and designation as a Naval Aviator in June 1965. Captain Maslowski made five operational deployments to Vietnam with VA-56 (1965-1968) and VA-113 (1971-1972), and served as the Commanding Officer of VA-94 from 23 March 1981 until 4 June 1982. From October 1985 until October 1986, Captain Maslowski served as Executive Officer of USS KITTY HAWK (CV- 63). He assumed command of USS CONCORD (AFS-5) on 23 July 1988. Significant at shore duty assignments include: Freefall Weapons Project Officer at the Naval Air Facility, China Lake, California; Demonstration Pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team — Blue Angels; VA-122 Instructor Pilot and A7E NATOPS Manager; Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy; and Principal Deputy for Senate Liaison, Department of the Navy, Office of Legislative Affairs. During his career as a Naval Aviator, Captain Maslowski achieved the distinc- tion of flying three different operational aircraft in excess of 1,000 flight hours each: the A4 Skyhawk, F4J Phantom II, and A7E Corsair II. His personal decora- tions include: the Legion of Merit (with Gold Star), Meritorious Service Medal, 16 Strike Flight Air Medals, Navy Commendation Medal (four Gold Stars with combat V ), the Good Conduct Award and various campaign service medals. Captain Maslowski is a Magna Cum Laude graduate in the Criminal Justice discipline, and received a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Chapman College in May 1982. Captain Maslowski resides in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife Billie Jean and children Skip, Michelle, and Christopher.