Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1981 volume:

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In addition they operate troop and cargo-carrying helicopters to project assault forces inland in support of the beachhead from the helicopter landing platform, CH-46, CH-53, COBRAS, and VSTOL. The DENVER was built at Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Seattle, Washington and commissioned 26 October 1968. The keel for the DENVER was laid in February 1964 and she was launched on 23 January 1965. The crew consists of approximately 420 enlisted and 25 officers. More than 750,000 repair parts are stored on board to permit all levels of maintenance while underway. The diesel and steam generators can produce sufficient electricity to light all the homes in a city the size of Tacoma. The evaporators have the capacity to distill more than 30,000 gallons of water per day. DENVER has an offical U.S. Post Office where the crew can purchase stamps and money orders, and mail letters and packages anywhere in the world. A large air conditioning plant cools all electronics spaces as well as all living, berthing, and dining areas. The overall length of DENVER is nearly twice that of a football field. DENVER storerooms and refrigerators can hold enough food to feed her crew for three months without replenish- She has a fully automatic laundry which provides daily service, three barber shops, and a general store which sells more than $15,000 worth of clothing, candy, and merchandise per month. The crew ' s galley is capable of serving more than 3,600 meals per day. A general purpose library is stocked with over a thousand books. There are several technical libraries containing over 10 thousand technical books and trade journals. The pharmacy is supplied with the latest medicines and antibiotics and staffed by a doctor and six experienced hospital corps- men. Facilities for alltypes of surgery are available. USS DENVER LPD-9 Overall. Length 570 feet Breadth Molded Displacement ' tons Complement 0 troops Speed Armament two 3 .50 cal. twin mounts Propulsion screw, steam turbine 24,000 shaft horsepower uss DENVER 1904-1933 The first DENVER, Cruiser No. 14, was commissioned 17 May 1904, Commander J. B. Murdoch, USN, commanding. She was reclas- sified a gunboat (PG-28) in 1920 and then a Light Cruiser (CL-16), effective 8 August 1921. Between 15 July 1904 and September 1906, DENVER was involved in several operations, including cruises in the Caribbean and Haiti. DENVER also cruised the Atlantic coasts, helping to protect American interests from political disturbances in the West Indies. In 1906 DENVER participated in the interment of John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy and the September Fleet Review by Pres- ident Theodore Roosevelt. The cruiser participated in several operations before switching coasts in 1912, patrolling the Pacific Coast from San Francisco to the Canal Zone, again protecting Amer- ican interest. Five years later, DENVER returned to duty on the East Coast, out of her old Philadel- phia homeport. DENVER participated in many more local and coastal operations, her last ceremonial function being participation in the commemoration of the sinking of the USS MAINE, from 14 to 19 February, 1929. She returned to Philadelphia afterward where she was decommissioned 14 February 1931 and sold on 13 September 1933. The second DENVER (CL-58) was built between 1940 and 1942, commissioned 15 October 1942, Captain R. B. Carney, USN, commanding. DENVER proved very ef- ficient early, sailing from Philadel- phia on 23 January 1943, arriving in the New Hebrides 14 February. The new cruiser first saw action in the bombardment of Vila, Solomon Islands on 6 March. During this same action, DENVER ' S force sank two Japanese destroyers and par- ticipated in the invasion landing of New Georgia. The same year, DENVER sorties from Port Purvis with M-39 to intercept an enemy force at- tempting to disrupt the landing at Cape Terekina, Bougainville, a move which proved successful. During those operations, DENVER received the Navy Unit 1942-1960 Commendation award. DENVER participated in several other operations throughout the remainder of 1943 and through- out most of 1944. She returned to the Philippines in 1945, providing support for various operations. DENVER received 11 battle stars during the war. They included awards for efforts in the Solomon Islands, New Georgia, Feasbury, Bougainville, Marianas, Western Carolina Islands, Leyte, Luzon, Manila Bay, Borneo Operations, The Consolication of the Southern Philippines and the Third Fleet Operations against Japan. DENVER was placed out of commission 7 February 1947 and sold 29 February 1960. Commanding Officer ' m R W. Peacher, CAPT., USN Captain Robert W. Preacher graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign in June 1957. He was designated a Naval Aviator in December 1958. After commissioning and receiving his aviation designation, Captain Peacher reported to Attack Squadron 52 at Naval Air Station, Mirimar, Calif, in January 1959 and made three Western Pacific deployments on the USS TICONDEROGA (CVS-14) and one South American deployment on the USS LEXINGTON (CVS-16). He was then ordered to Commander Naval Air Forces, Korea, as Aide and Flag Lieutenant. In March 1964, Captain Peacher was ordered to the Naval Post Graduate School at Monter- ey, Calif, where he underwent instruction in Communication Engineering. Following this instructional period. Captain Peacher reported to the Defense Communications Agency in Washington, D.C., where he served as Chief of the Allocations and Engineering Branch. In November 1967, Captain Peacher was ordered to Attack Squadron 144 where he served as Operations and Maintenance Officer and made two Western Pacific deployments on the USS BON HOMME RICHARD. In July 1971, Captain Peacher reported to the Air Command Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base graduating as a Distinguished Graduate. Following this tour, Captain Peacher was oredered to the Attack Squadron 212 as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer and made a Western Pacific cruise aboard the USS HANCOCK (CVS-19), Captain Peacher ' s combat flying time began with flying the AD-4 (SPAD) from the TICONDEROGA and LEXINGTON. On his next sea tour, Captain Peacher flew the A-4 (SKYHAWK) from the BON HOMME RICHARD and the HANCOCK. With the completion of his combat flying onboard HANCOCK, Captain Peacher compiled 411 combat missions into North Vietnam, South Vietnam and Laos. In May 1973, he was ordered to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C., and also graduated as a Distinguished Graduate. Subsequently, he was ordered to OPNA V where he was assigned to OP-06 as the Command and Control Policy Officer and later as the Chief of the National Policy and Command Relations Branch (OP 602). Captain Peacher was then ordered in June 1976 to the USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) as Operations Officer. In August 1977 he assumed the duties as Executive Officer of CONSTELLATION. In October 1978, he reported to OPNA V where he was assigned as the Head of the CV Acquisition Branch (OP 552). In March 1979, Captain Peacher was assigned as the Executive Assitant to DCNO Air Warfare (OP 05). On 17 March 1981, Captain Peacher assumed command of the USS DENVER (LPD-9). Captain Peacher ' s decorations include two Silver Stars, 13 Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, nine Air Medals, one Joint Service Commendation Medtd and four Navy Commendation Medals. Captain Peacher is married to the former Carolyn Lee Boles of Midland, Texas. They have two sons, Alexander and Brent. Executive Officer •I M E. Moffat, CDR, USN Commander Michael E. Moffat graduated from the University of Arizona in 1967 and received his commission at Pensacola, Fla., in February 1968. His first tour of duty was aboard the USS NAVARRO (LPA-215), where he served as Administrative Officer and later as Boat Group Commander. After the NAVARRO was decommissioned in 1969, Commander Moffat was assigned to the VSSHOEL (DDG-13) as Damage Control Assistant. In July 1971 he was assigned to Coastal River Squadron ONE as Officer- in-Charge of PTF-20. During this tour, he was assigned to deploy to Vietnam, where he served as Officer-in-Charge, Mobile Support Team ONE, Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam. Returning to San Diego in May 1972, he was assigned as Officer- in-Charge of PTF-26, where he served until his assignment to Naval Destroyer School in September 1972. Upon gradua- tion in May 1973, Commander Moffat was ordered to the USS HOLLISTER (DD-788) for duty as Weapons Officer In 1975 he was assigned to the United States Naval Academy as an instructor in Seamanship and Tactics and later as Eleventh Company Officer. Returning to sea in September 1978, Commander Moffat served as Operations Officer aboard the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8). On 11 November 1980, Commander Moffat assumed his present duties as Executive Officer, USS DENVER (LPD-9). A two-time winner of the CINC- PACFLT Shiphandling Award, Com- mander Moffat ' s decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Humanitarian Ser- vice Medal, in addition to various campaign awards. Commander Moffat is married to the former Patricia R. Reichardt of Sierra Madre, Calif. They have two sons, Michael and Paul. Preparing for Deployment Through months of preparations and long hours the men of DENVER painted, scraped, and painted again this hulk of aluminum and steel. Training and drills were an important part of the rigorous routine for REFTRA, PHIBREFTRA, OPPE, and other shipboard departments qualifying to certify the ship and her crew ready for deployment. All of her commitments were met and completed on time, DENVER and her crew were ready for deployment. 10 USS DENVER ' S 1981 deployment to the Western Pacific began about noon on a bright warm day. For most of the crew and for the dependents and friends on the pier, it wasn ' t as cheery as it was sunny. For as the giant Amphibious Transport (Dock) pulled away from its berth at the Naval Station, San Diego, the realization of the forthcoming separation scheduled for some six months pervaded almost everyone ' s thinking. Her brilliant white number 9 reflecting on the surrounding harbor waters, she turned ponderously into mid-channel, point- ing her bow toward the center span of the blue arch of the Coronado Bay Bridge. Last waves of loved ones came from the end of pier 6, and then her 22,000-horsepower engines beat the dirty water under her stern into a white froth, she moved off to the duty that called her in the Western Pacific and points beyond. For some of the crew with families in the Phillippines, this was the beginning of a long journey home. DENVER ' S departure came 22 months since she had returned home from her previous deployment in 1979. In the intervening months there had been new marriages, events that in many ways add yet another member to the crew, because as surely as the men of DENVER are called upon to do their duty, the wives also serve their country ' s needs. The departure left things undone — the hinge on the car hood that broke the evening of the 23rd when the oil was changed for a final time by the man of the house, or the fence unpainted. It left other things done — the vows of lasting love, the promises of a December morning to be kept as DENVER and her men return to San Diego, the knowledge that she and her men would ably meet the forthcoming challenges. DENVER and her men would be gone over the summer and fall seasons, missing many of the yearly activities and sporting events. Muc h of the news about current events would be received through the mail. In most hearts aboard the purposeful grey ship there were hollow spots, existing for a reason. They were there to harbor the nighttime dreams and the daytime thoughts and memories. They were there to hold and love that which was out of reach for the coming months. 24 JUNE 1981 Officers of DENVER 4 The officers of DENVER are the source from which the leader- ship for her crew originates. Their abilities to utilize the training skills of the men assigned to their respective work centers, divisions and departments fulfill the tasks assigend DENVER and maintain her maximum level of readiness. The officers of the Wardroom are a varied lot from many back- grounds and ways of life. Many are college graduates who entered the Navy either through U.S. Naval Academy, Navy ROTC, Navy Of- ficer Candidate School or Navy Officer Indoctrination Schools. The professional training for the officers entering the Navy through any of the afore mentioned programs is varied which adds to assist the wardroom in professional development. There are also those few officers who have developed them- selves professionally from the enlisted ranks and were commis- sioned as Limited Duty Officers. Through years of professional in-rate-advancement and impres- sively exhibiting their speciality skills they were recommended by their commands for a direct com- mission in their former enlisted rates and NECs. The officers of DENVER are proud of her crew, for the crew is her mainstay to fully meet all of her commitments on time. LT A. R. HILLIGAS, SC Hudson, NY LT T. C. RAMSEY, DC Englewood, CO LT J. A. ELLIOTT San Diego, CA LT L. D. BUCHANAN, MC San Diego, CA LCDR R. L. MOON Escondido, CA LCDR M. C. WEST Annapolis, MD LCDR J. L. MORFELD St. Louis, MO LCDR G. K. SCHEIBLE, CHC San Diego, CA LT W. S. CLARK Coronado, CA LT C. W. SMITH San Diego, CA LT B. R. YABUT Olongapo, R.P. 1ST LT S. B. WITTLE, USMC San Diego, CA 12 LTjg R. D. WASHINGTON Austin, TX LTjg P. C. ANDERSON Broomall, PA LTjg Z. M. TACKETT Springdale, AR LTjg J. C. TAYLOR Mountain View, OK LTjg A. R. MOORE Ottawa, KS ENS L. D. MOWERY Clarksville, TX ENS E. J. HENRY Kansas City, MO ENS R. B. STUCKY Woodside, CA 13 Officers of DENVER 4 ENS R. J. SNYDER, SC Lancaster, PA ENS D. L. DOWNS, SC East Corinth, ME ENS R. E. PYLE Nixa, MO ENS D. E. DANIEL CW03 J. H. RABY CW02 G. A. HICKS Houston, TX Edgemont, S.D. Philadelphia, PA 14 CAPT MONTGOMERY USMC CAPTD. J. MONTGOMERY reported for duties assigned as the Combat Cargo Officer. His responsibilities were many fold, requiring the proper accounting and inventory of all Landing Force Marine stores necessary to support embarked USMC personnel. CAPT MONTGOMERY ' S col- lateral duty while onboard DENVER was the ship ' s Legal Officer and Voting Officer. CAPT MONT- GOMERY transferred to the U.S. Army Field Artillery Missle Center, Fort Sill, OK, for advanced artillery training. Officers Who Transferred During Cruise LTB. M. JACKSON reported to DENVER in April 1980 for duties assigned as the Communica- tions Officer. As the Communications Officer, LT JACKSON ' S duties entailed the operations of Radio Central, which is the ship ' s primary operational link with ship and shore based commands in port and at sea, as well as the daily administrative line of communications. LT JACKSON departed DENVER in December 1981 for assignment to Department Head School, Newport, R.I. LT JACKSON LCDR HOFFMAN LCDR Lee D. Hoff- man reported to DENVER 16 Nov- ember 1979 for duties assigned as the Supply Officer. His contribu- tions and guidance will be missed by all, for his knowledge as the Supp- ly Officer, he main- tained DENVER ' S requirements for the supplies essential in meeting all commit- ments on time. LCDR HOFFMAN transferred to COMNAVSUPSYS- COMHQ, Washington, D. C on 5 October, 1981. IS Chiefs of DENVER 4 L.C. Hatch, BMCM, USN L.C. Hatch began his naval career upon completion of his basic training in 1955. With his first duty station in Komekeysa, Japan as assigned to the security force for the CT base. In May 1958, Master Chief reported to the USS MANATEE (AO 58) assigned to the Deck Department, this was his first assignment to arduous sea duty. He reported to MANATEE as a Seaman and made 3rd Class Petty Officer during his transfer in March 1961. His next assignment to shore duty came in April 1961, reporting to Midway Island naval facility as assigned to augment the Master-at-Arms force. He remained as part of the MAA force on Midway Island until his transfer in April 1962. Hatch ' s next sea duty assignment came in April 1962, when he reported aboard USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 5) from which he served for six months, then transferring to the USS HENRICOE (APA 45). Here he was assigned to the Deck Department and advanced in rate to 2nd Class Petty Officer. In November 1965 BM2 Hatch transferred to the Anti-Submarine Warfare School, San Diego assigned as the Leading Petty Officer of the Boat Pool. During his tour with the ASW school, he advanced to the rate of 1st Class Petty Officer prior to transferring to his next command. In November 1967, he received orders to the USS BEXAR (APA 237) assigned to 3rd ' Division as the LPO. He was petty officer-in-charge of the 5 hatch. The ship ' s namesake originated from Bexar County, Texas. From BEXAR, Petty Officer Hatch reported to the Commander U.S. Naval Forces Pacific, then PHIBPAC, in February 1970 for duty on the staff where he advanced to the rate of Chief Petty Officer. Here BMC Hatch was assigned as the Leading Chief in charge of Drug Education. In November 1974, BMC Hatch received orders to USS ALAMO (LSD 33) assigned to the Deck Department. While onboard ALAMO, Hatch advanced to the rate of Senior Chief Petty Officer. In January 1978, BMCS Hatch trans- ferred to the Amphibious Construction Battalion One assigned as Craftmaster of a 100-ton crane. In 1979, BMCS Hatch reported to USS DENVER (LPD 9) assigned to Deck Department. Here Hatch advanced to the rate of Master Chief Petty Officer. BMCM Hatch serves as the Command Master Chief. When asked his personal definition of the role of a Chief Petty Officer, BMCM Hatch said, the role is to set the example ;or the ship through leadership and training. The year 1982 marks 20 years hat BMCM Hatch has served aboard -n- phibious naval vessels. 16 CAPTAIN Leaps tall buildings with a single bound. Faster than a speeding bullet. Stronger than a locomotive. Gives advice to God. COMMANDER Leaps tall buildings with a running start. As fast as a speeding bullet. As strong as a locomotive. Talks with God. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER Leaps over short buildings. Not quite as fast as a speeding bullet. Loses tug-of-war with locomotive. Listens to God. LIEUTENANT Crashes into buildings when trying to jump over them. Can shoot bullets. Rides trains. Talks to animals. LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE Trips trying to enter buildings. Wounds self with gun. Gets run over by train. Talks to himself. ENSIGN Cannot recognize buildings. Wets self with water pistol. Plays with trains. Talks to walls. THE CHIEF Ji -.;s rs Lifts buildings and walks under them. Catches bullets in his teeth. Kicks locomotives off of tracks. IS GOD . . . SKCS D.M. ABUCAY San Diego, CA HTC G.C. WILLIAMS Panama, OK ETC R. LYNAM Engalls, IN EWC R.S. VAN HORN Enfield, CT 17 Chiefs of DENVER MSC A.U. CASALME San Diego, CA MMC J.E. MUNOZ San Diego, CA YNC B.G. BISHOP Los Angeles, CA RMC W.R. PETRIE Jacksonville Beach, FL NCC G.P. BAKER Ft. Worth, TX PNC L.D. GIBSON San Diego, CA HMC M.R. ADAMS Hartington, NE BTC L.P. NELSON Holder. MA QMC J.L. YERBY Oklahoma City, OK RMC E.A. TAYLOR San Diego, CA 18 r 0?; N 1 Or RMCS D.F. WILLIAMS Marianna, FL f  MAC C.L. CARRIGAN Lancaster, CA ■t ; QMC D. TENA Albuquerque, NM • I l •W ' MMCS FUHRMAN MMCS Fuhrman reported to DENVER TAD from USS ALAMO to assist in manning level and training DENVER engineering department. Through the insuing months of the deployment MMCS Fuhrman was assigned as DENVER ' S 3-M coordinator. He fulfilled his duties with enthusiasm. MMCS Fuhrman returned to ALAMO upon DENVER ' S return from deployment. 19 20 DECK First and Second Divisions are staffed by Boatswain ' s Mates. The two divisions are tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of various parts of the ship. This job includes preservation, maintenance and painting. Both divisions assume major roles in all seamanship evolutions such as underway replenishments, boat operations, wet well operations, and mooring or anchoring. Third Division is staffed by Gunner ' s Mates. It serves as the gunnery division aboard the ship and operates, cares for and main- tains the ship ' s armament. This includes supervision of the ship ' s guns and associated machinery. Third Division is also tasked with controlling small arms. LT J.E. ELLIOTT Ist Lieutenant LT B.R. YABUT Gunnery Officer LTjg Z.M. TACKETT 2nd Division Officer LTjg D.E. DANIEL 1st Division Officer 21 DECK BMl T.M. MARTEN BM2 S. BLOCKER BM2 P.E. CALLAHAN BM3 D.L. ARCHER BM3 R. CROSS BM3 S.P. HARRIS BM3 A. RAMIREZ, JR. BM3 G.A. WALLACE BM3 D.K. WUJCIK BMSN R.T. DAHM BMSN I. JACKSON SN R. KASPEREK SN P.E. LAMB BMSN K. LAVERTY SA J. PORTER BMSN J.M. SMITH SN G.A. VOGT SN J.A. ALBRECHT SA G.W. PEDERSEN SR C.R. ANGEL SR P.E. ISLER SR O.R. PEREZ SR M.A. RAFFINAN SR J.W. REDNER 1st Division 22 DECK BMl K.E. MADDOX BM2 R.S. KEMP BM3 T.L. HAMILTON BM3 L.O. HENRY BM3 T.S. LEECHMAN BM3 K.J. ENTREKIN BM3 E.J. SCHENTAG BMSN D.A. CLOSE SA D. DURON SN R. HILTON SA J. KEARNEY SA M. MCCLURE SR A.F. OLSEN 2nd Division 23 DECK GMGl M.A. BARNARD GMG2 EDWARDS GMG2 C.R. PERRY GMG2 R.W. PRICE SN S.L. HARRIS ' ■§ M GMGSN R.N. SARRACINO ■ SA T. WINTERS 3rd Division 24 DECK ENl J.S. BOOHER BMl C.R. EGGER BM2 D.L. STRATTON BM2 D.E. VOSHALL EN3 V. SALTERIO BMSN S.P. CASSIDY ENFN W.T. CZEPIGA ENFN C.A. DOUGHTY ENFN T.J. ISAACSON SN J.K. MOORHOUSE SN R.W. MORGAN SN D.A. ROBINSON SA R.B. STORY ACU-1 25 Boiler Technician (BT) 26 ENGINEERING . ' LT. C.W. SMITH DCA LTjg A.R. MOORE Electrical Officer MPA LCDR M.C. WEST, Chief Engineer i. ■I ivrvtf t A-i ENS J.E. HENRY DCA R-Div. Officer HTC G.C. WILLIAMS R-Div. Officer BTC L.P. NELSON B-Div. Chief MMC J.E. MUNOZ M-Div. Chief 27 ENGINEERING i I Wf ' A-Division — A GANG is staffed by Enginemen, Machinist Mates and Machinery Repairmen. It is responsible for most auxiliary steam equipment. The division oper- ates the Machine Shop and repairs all broken-down equipment that is within its capability. In addition, A -Gang maintains all refrigeration machinery, A C equipment, hydrau- lic-operated equipment, elevators, winches and conveyors. The division is also responsible for the diesel engines for generating emergency electrical power and the diesel engines in all small boats aboard the ship. ENl J.T. CAMPBELL EN2 E. ROBINSON EN3 P.E. EWING EN2 W.T. KIBBY EN2 D.M. LEWEY ENS R.L. BREWER EN3 G. GRIFFITH ENFN J. GARCIA ENFN D.R. WOLFRAM ENFA K.L. HUDSON ENFA P.O. MILLER MMl R. ANGELES MMl K.I. MILTON MMl G.B. SERMONA MRl A. FELICANO MRFN K. POREDA MRFA D. JOHNSON A-Division 28 ENGINEERING m ' •• Wt., ..... ., E-Division is staffed by Electrician ' s Mates and Interior Communication personnel. It operates and maintains the ship ' s electrical generation and distribution systems, interior communications systems, degaussing equipment, gyrocompass systems, lighting systems, batteries and motors not assigned to their divisions. E-Division also operates and maintains motion picture projection equipment and procures, distributes and exhibits entertainment films. EMI Y.A. STOUT EM2 E.A. MORRIS EM3 T. GEARHART EM3 D. OSTRANDER EM3 B. DELMUNDO EMFN R.E. OTT EMFN T. CHRISTMAN EMFN S. LEVERTON EMFN R.E. WRIGHT EMFA M.A. MARTIN EMFA G. DIAZ Fi V EMFA K.J. SMITH EMFA J.F. RANCEL I ICl D.W. SMITH IC2 P.J. MILLER IC3 H.W. DANIELS IC3 W.E. WATTS FA D.A. CATT E-Division ENGINEERING R-Division is staffed by Hull Technicians. It is re- sponsible for the establish- ment and maintenance of effective damage control aboard the ship. The Hull Techs supervise all repair to the ship ' s hull and piping systems. They also operate and maintain certain aux- iliary machinery and provide training for other shipboard personnel in the areas of firefighting and damage control. HTl L.S. WEINGART HT2 M. GROSMAN 4 i4 HT2 D.J. DUNHAM HT3 P.H. BANDY HT3 R.R. BEAUDOIN HTFN CD. WOODS HTFN A.C. REHRING HTFN D. MARTIN HTFN A. MEYERS HTFA J.H. JOINES HTFN T.G. CARVER HTFA R. HARRIS HTFA A.B. ROSS 30 ' ' ■■ f ::3M; M . R-Division ENGINEERING M-Division is staffed by Machinist Mates. It is responsible for the main- tenance and operation of all propulsion equipment and auxiliaries including turbines, reduction gears, pumps and turbo-gener- ators. The division also oper- ates the ship ' s distilling plant which produces fresh water for the ship. M- Division is also responsible for testing the water per- iodically and ensuring its quality. iffWk. MMl M. LACEY MMl B.W. BRYANT «• 1 MM2 G.L. WILLIAMS MM3 J.L. HELT MM3 W. CETNER MM3 T.A. DAVIS MM3 J.O. GRIJALVA MMFN R. SUTHERLAND MM3 F.A. DAVILA MM3 D.F. MONCRAVIE MMFN A. HERNANDEZ MMFN D.S. OLSEN MMFN F.L. DOUGLAS MMFN V.L. MEYERS MMFN J.W. JUNGER MMFN D.P. SMITH M-Division 31 ENGINEERING B-Division is staffed by Boiler Technicians. It is responsible for the opera- tion and maintenance of the ship ' s steam generation system and all associated equipment including the boilers, pumps, reduction valves and feed water tanks. B-Division also maintains the boiler waste chemistry within certain tolerances and is responsible for the inventory of fuel, oil, lube oil, potable and feed water. BTI S.D. BALANGON BTl F. BORNEMANN «   i. ' m., f w. % BTl R. DEGUIA BT2 J. WESTENBERGER BT2 E.R. CRONK BTFN M.W. CLARK BTFN W. ROBISON BTFN P. ROGERS BTFN G. TORRES BTFA R.S. MILNE BTFA 0. VALDEPENA BTFA A.D. DATA BTFA R. EVELAND BTFA T. TERRILL 32 B-Division ENGINEERING Engineering 33 34 NAVIGATION The Navigation Department is staffed by Quartermasters, who provide the ship with safe, effective navigation. The Quartermas- ters provide a contin- uous and accurate plot of the ship ' s position and course. They recommend courses to be steered, and procure and maintain necessary navigational charts and publications. 1 La Vi hVl LTjg P.C. ANDERSON Navigator QMC D. TENA Asst. Navigator QMC J.L. YERBY Asst. Navigator 3S Aviation Boatswain ' s Mate (AB) Aviation Structura Mechanic (AM) 36 AIR Aviation Machinist ' s Mate (AD) f Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS) The USS DENVER as an amphibious assault ship has as one of its most intrical missions the responsibility to land Marines ashore. The men assigned to DENVER ' S Air Department are a busy and varied group. Known to the crew as airdales, these men work long hours to insure the safe take-offs, landings, movements and refueling of helicopters of embarked Marine squadrons of CH-46 Sea Stallions, CH-53 Sea Knights, UH-1 Cobras and Hueys. They are also tasked with many other important jobs that are vital to the safety and combat readiness of our proud ship. Additionally, the Air Department personnel provide for LCDR J.L. Air Officer MORFELD CW02 G.A. HICKS Air Fuels Officer ■WW ' « «.• assistance for emergency evacuation of injured or afflicted personnel, coordinates the traffic of vital supplies and provisions during underway replenishments. Within each division, various jobs are performed by highly specialized personnel. It is a team effort and the men work closely together during all flight evolutions. The specific job that an airdale has can be easily identified by one of an array of brightly colored shirts that are worn during flight evolutions. 37 AIR ABFl A.R. DELROSAIRO ABHl R.V. VELASCO ASM2 F.W. ALLISON ABF2 J.R. MENDEZ t ' J:- r iSC!_i ' ABF3 G. AMERSON ABH3 R.M. CHRISTOPHER ABF3 W.N. ROBERTS ABF3 C. WESTON ABHAN M. ROUSE AN W. ELESTON AN R. GOMEZ AN M. HUGHES AN J.W. WIRTH AA M.A. SANCHEZ Air Division 38 AIR I The airdales who wear yellow shirts are flight deck supervisors or LSEs. They control the landings, take-offs and placement of aircraft, and can be seen directing the pilot of an incoming helo to a particular landing spot on the flight deck. The LSE is in constant communication with primary flight control and the pilot through a wireless headset that is built into the safety head gear. During flight quarters all air- dales have their specific respon- sibilities. The men who wear the red shirts operate the sophisticated firefighting equipment and are experts in the use of the mobile twin agent firefighting unit. The unit consists of two hoses that are attached at the nozzle. They do not shoot water, though. Instead, the spray is a combination of PKP, a purple powder that quickly knocks down high flames, and light water, a foam substance that keeps fuel that is laying on the deck from reigniting. Once the fire is under control, a red shirt, garbed in an asbestos-proximity suit, quickly moves in to rescue the pilot and crew. Air Division 39 AIR Air Division AIR The Aviation Boatswain ' s Mates who wear the blue shirts are responsible for the removal and placement of devices called chocks and chains. They insure that these chocks and chains are securely in place after an aircraft has landed, thus insuring that the aircraft will stay in place. After an aircraft has landed, they assist the LSE in the intricate job of moving or respotting the aircraft. The men of V-4 Division wear the purple shirts. They are respon- sible for the fueling of aircraft and the maintenance of fueling stations located on the perimeter of the flight deck. Additionally, they operate and maintain a high- powered pumping system located below decks. This system is used to transfer aviation fuel to the fueling stations on the flight deck, and to transfer fuel between large voids where the fuel is stowed below decks. V-6 Division personnel wear the green shirts. They are responsi- ble for all yellow gear, tow equip- ment, and the helo hangar. All of the divisions pull together when Flight Quarters has been sounded over the IMC to execute their professional skills and abilities for which they constantly train. The Air Department contin- ues to excell in safety and combat readiness for which the Air E Departmental Excellence award represents. Air Division 41 Electronics Technician (ET) Operations Specialist (OS) Electronic Warfare Technician (EW) 42 OPERATIONS The DENVER Operations department is staffed by Electron- ics Technicians, Operation Specialists, and Electronics War- fare Technicians. 01 Division is staffed by Operation Specialists. It provides support in the form of static displays of all surface and air contacts. The division receives, records and evaluates all available navigational information sent from satellites and other ships, and maintains a geographical plot of our own position and other ships ' locations when required. 01 Divi- sion is also in charge of receiving and evaluating tactical signals and provides recommendations on courses and speeds required to change the ship ' s position, to rendezvous with other ships and to avoid collisions. OE Division is staffed by Electronics Technicians. It is re- sponsible for the corrective and preventive maintenance on all communication and radar electron- ics equipment. OW Division is staffed by Electronic Warfare Technicians. It is responsible for operating and maintaining sophisticated electron- ic equipment as defense against ships, aircraft, and the growing family of anti-ship missiles. LCDR R.L. MOON Operations Officer LTjg R.D. WASHINGTON Asst. Operations ENS L.D. MOWERY CIC Officer ENS R.E. PYLE Electronic Material Officer CW03 J.H. RABY Electronics Warfare Officer EWC R.S. VAN HORN EW Division Chief •fVTr i 43 OPERATIONS fit OSl P.J. CRONIN OSl G.A. LANE 051 G.W. PLOMATOS 052 R.B. CORNELIUS 0S2 A.J. PRENTICE 052 D. RAMERIZ 053 T.W. PURIFOY 0S3 K.L. WASHINGTON OSSN B.K. NATION OSSN K. TRAMMELL I OSSN P.M. WHITE OSSA J.D. BROWN OSSA B.J. SBANO OSSA F.C. SPRY OSSR C. TOMBERLIN 01 Division 44 OPERATIONS ETl M. WAKEFIELD ET2 D.A. LATOURELLE ET2 R. SWANSON ET2 E.G. WEIGH ET3 D.E. FERBER ET3 S.J. HOFFMAN ET3 V. MISQUEZ ET3 W.E. PALMER ETSN S.E. THOMPSON EW2 K.L. MORRISON EW2 L.A. TODD EW3 W.A. PLANGK EW3 R. ROSENAU EWSN D.A. ADAMS EWSN B. JENSEN EWSA G.A. RULE OE OW Divisions 45 46 COMMUNICA TIONS The Communications depart- ment is staffed by Radiomen and Signalmen. CR Division is responsible for coordination of the ship ' s various communications requirements. They are responsible for quality control of all radio circuits and for operation of all radio transmitters, receivers and associated equipment. The Radiomen are the voice of the command . They are respon- sible for insuring the required preparation and delivery of all messages transmitted and received via the Naval Telecommunications System. CS Division is responsible for providing the ship with visual communications — an extremely secure means of sending messages over short distances. They do so by means of flashing lights, semaphore signals, and signal flags. They have to be skilled in use of Morse Code and other signaling methods. LT B.M. JACKSON Communications Officer RMCS D.F. WILLIAMS CR Division Officer ' AST RMC W.R. PETRIE CR Division Chief RMC E.A. TAYLOR CR Division Chief 47 COMMUNICA TIONS RMl H.A. HAGLUND RMl G.A. KEMPTON RM2 A.L. CHIAUZZI RM2 J.A. CIMINILLO RM2 D.W. KRAFT RMS S.J. BORDERS RM3 M.A. FRESQUEZ RM3 C.A. MCMASTER RMSN D.H. FREEMAN RMSN S.A. GALLANT RMSN D. GONZALES RMSN E.L. HARRIS RMSN F.D. JONES RMSN R.T. MARTIN RMSN W.A. MCNEALY RMSN R.L. STRICKLAND CR Division 48 COMMUNICA TIONS SM2 G. MARTINEZ SM3 M.D. DANE SM3 J.C. CRAIG SMSN P.D. MILLER SMSN S.M. ROBINSON SMSN B.A. SHULER SMSA E.J. DELGADO SMSA M.R. FIELDS SMSA J. GENET SMSA S. RAFUSE SMSA B. WOODIN CS Division 49 Storekeeper (SK) 50 SUPPLY w ' t ■•n LT A.R. HILLIGAS Supply Officer ENS D.L. DOWNS Food Service Officer ENS R.J. SNYDER Disbursing Officer SKCS D.M. ABUCAY S-1 Div. Chief MSC A. CASALME S-2 Div. Chief 51 SUPPLY — 31 S-1 Division is composed of Storekeepers. The division, while serving as the general stores compon- ent of the Supply Department, is responsible for procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for consumable items such as office supplies, equipage and repair parts. The division maintains records, and files and prepares correspondence, reports and returns. S-2 Division is staffed by Mess Management Specialists. The division is responsible for preparing and serving the meals for the ship ' s crewmembers. Personnel within the division are tasked with preparing the food for cooking, the actual cooking of the food, and the placing of the food on the serving line where the crew can take what it wants. S-2 Division is also responsible for the cleanliness of the galley, wardroom and the serving areas. m |BF SKI R.M. BARCARSE SK2 M.C. MAGDALERA SK3 W. LITMAN SK3 D.A. MILLER SKSN J.D. FENNELL SKSN F. MACIEL SKSN T.E. MURRAY MSI P.E. DE BODA MSI O.B. NEVALASCA MS2 R.B. ORDONEZ MS2 A.M. ROQUE MS2 L.D. SARASOZA MS3 B.J. RANDLE MSSN B.A. CRAIG MSSN D.G. HARRIS MSSN V.T. JOHNSON MSSN A.T. SMITH MSSN M.J. STOUT NSSN R.J. WATKINS MSSA L.A. POWERS MSSR A.P. VARA 52 S-1 S-2 Divisions SUPPLY S-3 Division is staffed by Ship ' s Servicemen. The division is responsi- ble for the operation and the management of the resale activities, which include the barber shop, laundry, vending machines, gedunk stores, and clothing and small ship ' s store. In addition, S-3 Division is also tasked with maintaining records for all of the above services. S-4 Division is composed of Disbursing Clerks. The division handles financial matters for the entire crew. It is responsible for the entire realm of money matters aboard ship including pay day, starting and stopping allotments, and the comput- ing of various allowances for the crew. SHI A.M. AQUINO SH2 B.D. JEFFREY SH2 CM. SINGLETON SHSN J.B. DELASBOUR SHSN K.D. KASPARI SHSN R.L. MITCHELL DKl N.T. FUERTE DK3 E.S. LODI DKSN CD. THOMAS S-3 S-4 Divisions 53 Master-at-Arms (MA) 54 ADMINISTRA TION X-Division is staffed by Yeomen, Personnelmen, a Jour- nalist and a Postal Clerk. The Yeomen are in charge of the ship ' s directive and correspon- dence filing systems and they handle all personnel data pertain- ing to officers. Personnelmen offer much the same service to enlisted personnel and in addition, they supervise and publicize many of the educational benefits available to the Navy man. The Postal Clerk works in the ship ' s post office and handles all matters pertaining to mail, stamps and postal money orders. The Journalist handles public information matters, including news releases, and type the ship ' s newspaper while at sea. He also operates the ship ' s closed circuit television and radio station. s nK V ' LTjg J.C. TAYLOR Administrative Officer Public Affairs Officer MMCS R.H. FUHRMANN 3-M Coordinator YNC B.C. BISHOP Ship ' s Secretary MAC C.L. CARRIGAN Command Master-at-Arms H«?W- 55 ADMINISTRA TION RPl R.A. RETZ PN3 W.O. FARLEY PNSN M.A. JONES YN3 L.D. PHILLIPS YNSN F.E. SCHAEFFER YNSA B.S. IRVIN PC3 W.G. HAMPTON PCS W.J. LAWSON SN S.R. BELL X - Division 56 ADMINISTRA TION CAPT D.J. MONTGOMERY Combat Cargo Officer 1ST LT S.B. WITTLE Combat Cargo Officer GYSGT T.F. MILEY Combat Cargo Assistant X - Division 57 58 MEDICAL DENTAL LT L.D. BUCHANAN Medical Officer LT T.C. RAMSEY Dental Officer HMC M.R. ADAMS H-Division Chief aBPST The Medical and Dental areas of the ship are organized into one department on the ship. Each area has an assigned Medical Officer, a qualified physician and dentist respectfully. The Medical Division is staffed by Hospital Corpsmen. It is respon- sible for the health of the crew and the sanitation of the ship. The Dental Division is staffed by Dental Technicians and provides operative dentistry, root canal therapy and oral hygiene. HMl R.E. LINSAO HM2 I.J. SNAVELY HM2 J.T. UMLAUF HM3 R.J. HOLMES HM3 R.L. KIDMAN HM3 S. LONDEAU HN K.L. HALL HN L. LANDIS DT2 R. REECE DA K.E. LEACH 59 DEPARTMENTS .HULc Ldnt. i iL iiiUkaL JL 1. .1 s 6i te §■ K 2 Ci,;ci Si C5 CCS is ' -5 S o o o CO Q H CCS O) CO S CO s2 cc S § CO CD ■ CO C$ CCI O G CI I fen § g I o e o I -J I a; s CO CO CO !i: Q I i ;:::d t-5 63 First Stop — Pearl Harbor Hawaii, the crossroads of the Pacific, is a string of more than 130 volcanic islands, islets and atolls trending southeast to northwest for more than 1,500 miles. Oahu, the Gathering Place, is one of the world ' s most famous resort areas, filled with magnificient scenery, sugar and pineapple plan- tations and splendid surfing beaches. The reason DENVER ' S moor- ing in Pearl Harbor was not to visit, but rather onload Battalion Land- ing Team 2nd Battalion 3rd Mar- ines. The Marines were an integral part of the ship ' s complement for the insuing months of the deploy- ment. Our mission was to perform as the platform for projecting the Marines ashore via embarked as- sault craft and helicopter squadrons ofCH-53 (Sea Stallions) and CH-46 (Sea Knights). 64 White Beach Okinawa, Japan The Ryukyu island chain extends in a 650-mile arc along the coast of the Asian mainland between Japan on the north and Taiwan on the south. It separates the East China Sea from the Philippine Sea, and consists of 140 odd islands, which only 47 of which are populated. Okinawa, the largest and most important of the Ryukyus, claims about half the total area of the islands. Okinawa is 65 miles long and ranges from two to 19 miles in width. At some points you can see the China Sea on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east. The northern two thirds of Okinawa are rugged and mountain- ous; the southern third, of rolling hills, is broken by terraces, cliffs and ravines. Japan ' s efforts to develop the islands after they established de facto control over the Ryukyu islands economically met with little success. Okinawa ' s chief value to Japan was strategic. Here the Japanese built a major base guarding the southern approaches to Japan. And here Japan lost her final battle of World War II. 66 Subic Bay has it all The large Naval Base at Subic Bay and the adjacent Cubi Point Naval Air Station, form one of the largest naval military installations outside of the United States. The facility, which rose to vital impor- tance during the Vietnam Conflict, is perhaps the most important facility in the Far East area. It is an operational base, a supply point and a vital repair facility. The air field is a major hub of Navy and Marine Aviation in the western Pacific, and provides vital facilities for carrier aircraft. Of more importance to the crew of DENVER, the base is also a prime recreation area. If offers pools, a go-cart track, clubs and restaurants, curio shops, exchanges, laundries — in short, everything a sailor might need is available — and at extremely reasonable prices. Grande Island, located at the mouth of the sheltered bay contain- ing the base, is another prime fun area. It offers golf, relaxation and underwater panorama for swim- ming and diving that must be seen to be believed. The base simply offers a chance to relax off the ship. Whatever a person ' s tastes, there is something for him. Whatever the ship ' s needs, it is likely to be available at Subic, including skilled Filipino technicians and workers to perform the necessary tasks. Rest, recreation, resupply and repair — that ' s Subic. 66 TO ALL SAILORS WHERE- VER YE MAY BE: and to all Mermaids, Whales, Sea Serpents, Porpoises, Sharks, Dol- phins, Eels, Skates, Suckers, Crabs, Lobsters and all other living things of the sea. GREETINGS: Know ye: That on this 29th day of August 1981, in Latitude 000 and Longitude 078 there appeared within Our Royal Domain the USS DENVER (LPD 9) bound for the equator and for Mombasa, Kenya. BE IT REMEMBERED THAT: the said vessel and Officers and Crew thereof, have been inspected and passed on by Ourself and Our Royal Staff. CROSSING THE LINE - LATITUDE 000° LONGITUDE 078° AND BE IT KNOWN: By all ye Sailors, Marines, Land Lubbers and others who may be honored by his presence that having been found worthy to be numbered as one of our trusty Shellbacks he has been duly initiated into the - DISOBEY THIS ORDER UNDER PENALTY OF OUR ROYAL DISPLEASURE Given under Our Hand and Seal this 29th of August 1981. Davy Jones His Majesty ' s Scribe Neptunus Rex Ruler of the Raging Main SOLEMN MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE DEEP Be it further understood; That by virtue of the power invested in me I do hereby command all my subjects to show due honor and respect to him wherever he may be. I 67 31 ■ 4 ' @ 81 Mombasa, the principle port in East Africa, lies on the shore of the Indian Ocean some 48 miles north of the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is the main gateway to the interior of Kenya. It is an old city: although nothing in the way of written history exists of the period before the Africa circumnavigation by Portuguese Admiral Vasco de Gama in 1498. From the Portuguese reign to the British reign beginning in 1895 led to the development of Kenya. Through years of growth and education the country was opened to native black leadership. On 12 December 1963, the Union Jack was lowered for the last time, and the black, red and green flag of Kenya raised. One year later Kenya became a Republic. Many of the crew took o the countryside to see the sights of the wild animals and the vastness of the African continent in the short time we were visitors. , 7Ar.ACS, HOTTEl. TPElfflTH PERTH Land of Excitement Perth, the capital of the state of Western Australia, lies on the wide Swan River. Mount Eliza towers above the city. Part of the hill is the 100 -acre King ' s Park. St. George ' s Terrace, a wide business street, runs along the Swan River. Perth has one of the best climates in Australia, averaging 73°F (23° C) in the summer and 55°F (13°C) in the winter. Captain James Stirling founded Perth in 1829. It was the first settlement on Australia ' s west coast. Gold discoveries at Kilgoorlie in the 1800s hastened the growth of Perth. The people of Perth were very warm and hospitable to the crew of DENVER, many friendships were begun and others renewed from crewmembers who had friends and relatives living in Western Australia. Although the cultural lifestyle seemed much like our own, few crewmembers had difficulty in ac- clamating to the Aussie way of life. Among these whom had difficulty, Crash Gordon shall always be mindful of watching out for the other guy. CBE AANTLC .WASKETS 83 W«i, 86 SYDNEY Sydney is the oldest city and the center of the largest metropoli- tan area in Australia. It is the capital of the state of New South Wales. Sydney lies on the southeas- tern coast of Australia, and has one of the finest harbours in the world. The city was founded as a penal colony on Jan. 26, 1788. Sydney ' s harbour. Port Jack- son, has an area of about 21 square miles and a shoreline about 150 miles long. The largest ships, in the world can anchor there. Our port visit was truly enjoy- able for many members of DENVER. The evenings were filled with as much excitement as one could imagine. From the bustling downtown district to the challenging King ' s Cross. The richly metropolitan city borrowed from many of the world ' s elegant cities — London, Paris, New York, and others. Even the rainy days could not hamper the DENVER crew from enjoying Sydney to the max. SUBIC BAY The Republic of the Philippines is an island nation. The hundreds of islands vary in size from the main island, Luzon, down to mere rocks projecting above the water only at low tide. The terrain is tropical, and bush jungle growth dominates the countryside. The brightest feature of PI, as it is called in slang, is its population. The people are a friendly industrious lot, and almost all of them speak English as a second language. Their way of life is a mixture of old and new. Once one departs the sailor town of Olongapo, with its hustling atmosphere, he enters another world. He is welcomed into one of the few places away from home where Americans are genuinely liked for something besides money — themselves. The sights, sounds and scenery of the Philippines are unique and varied — broad plains and lofty mountains exist side by side. The islands are volcanic in origin, and there are many of these smoking, rumbling mountains still active in various locations about the country. Transportation methods are unique in the Philippines also. There are crowded buses which human riders often find themselves sharing with farm animals making journeys too. There are motorcycles with sidecar arrangements called tricycles. But the most characteristic of the motor offered for public transportation is the Jeepney. Built on a Jeep chassis, each body is unique, reflecting the personality and flair of its owner. Lights, reflectors and dazzling paint schemes join chrome decorations and multiple horns to make each Jeepney different. Motor transport in the Philippines also has another characteristic — it travels fast. i ' ] .; ' ■ M ■ An .™. ■ tUi i .U S i«;a ' % M m T— - ,. -riisi-. ••■., «« !tC ' lilMHI . 1 -J iMftix; -Jl-J kA| i ,aMb lH fe- mf JL i iSiS 1 5 J ' . iit- ■ ' B«£nss. •ti -__ -•.J.WHiilUJ I MiS — HONG KONG Hong Kong is all things to all people. It is a window for China Watchers and people who wish to do business with the Communist giant surrounding the Crown Colony. It is a remnant of the once globe circling British Empire. It is the world -of Suzie Wong. It is a mixed European-Oriental home for several million people. DENVER spent three days at anchor off Fenwich Pier in what is called a Max Liberty status. There was little time to see, sample and savor, so all hands had to use their time to its maximum. Journeys around the island and 88 mainland of Hong Kong, to night clubs, to the famous Tiger Balm Gardens, to Victoria Peak, to the Communist Chinese border and into many facets of Hong Kong enabled the crew to sample the many delights of this city with a 24-hour-a-day lifestyle. Hong Kong is beautiful by day or night. But it has a special appeal at night. Close-up, the lights are garnish and gaudy. From the peak of Mt. Victoria though, the city shimmers through a thin haze and the lights of the water-borne taxis and the cruising motor vehicle traffic of the city weave intricate patterns. Money-spending is perhaps the favorite sport for tourists. They can buy inexpensive plastic toys or the most expensive items of jewelry, clothing and artwork available anywhere in the world. Hong Kong is ... all things to all people. 89 90 I I TIGER CRUISE The Tiger Cruise is opportuni- ty for male relatives and guests seven years of age and older to participate in our last brief period of the deployment. The time frame encompasses our return to Pearl Harbor, completing the cruise for the embarked Marines originally onloaded at the beginning of the deployment; then welcoming all guests and relatives for the one week steaming period back to our homeport. For some of the crew, this is the first opportunity to see relatives whom our crew last saw on our last leaving San Diego for our six-month commitment. The relatives and guests are then invited to participate in much of the daily routine. Many of the Tigers become just as excited as the crew in returning to San Diego and are a large part of our welcomed return. The Tigers helped in food service, painting and preservation, cleaning, and working. Other Tigers enjoy listening to many of the crewmembers tell of their many exploits and fascinating nations that were briefly visited on the deployment. All in all, this op- portunity for the Tigers allows an excellent opportunity for the crew to prepare for the anticipated return of DENVER to her homeport. 91 Kangaroo ' 81 Initial news release from 2 Feb 81 in Australia: In keeping with the governmental policy to main- tain our defense at a high state of preparedness, another Australian sponsored exercise in the Kangaroo series is being planned for late in 1981. As has been the practice in the past, a number of our allies are expected to participate. The exer- cise will involve combined maritime and air operations in the ap- proaches to Australia and land operations by combined land force with appropriate naval and air support. All arms of the Australian defence force including a number of higher defense agencies are to be involved. Particular attention is being paid to planning operations which require the Navy, Army, and Air Force to work together. The following memorandum for correspondents was released: U.S. forces for the Pacific Com- mand and the Continental United States will be participating in the Austrialian sponsored, combined forces exercise. Kangaroo ' 81 during October and November. Kangaroo ' 81 is designed to exercise par- ticipants in combined and joint operations ' in a conventional low- scale, mid-intensity conflict. The exercise will include a total of 25 ships, 104 aircraft, and 19,200 personnel comprising representa- tion form elements of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Mar- ines; the Australian and New Zealand armies, navies and air forces; and minor participation by the Royal API force. U.S. participa- tion is a commitment to work with ANZUS partners in areas of com- mon interest. The following statement con- cerning the U.S. Amphibious role applies: Sailors and Marines of the United States Seventh Fleet will participate with their counterparts of Australia and New Zealand in a joint combined amphibious assault 94 exercise in the vicinity of Shoal- water Bay, Australia in October and November. The amphibious assault is being conducted in conjunction with the Australian sponsored combined forces exercise, Kangaroo ' 81, and is designed to exercise participants in a combined and joint operations in a conventional low-scale, mid-intensity conflict. Participating U.S. Navy and Mar- ine Corps forces include four U.S. Seventh Fleet Amphibious Ready Group ships comprising approxima- tely 1700 personnel, and the 31st Marine Amphibious Unit consisting of approximately 1800 combat- ready Marines and their am- phibious assault equipment includ- ing helicopters, amphibious assault vehicles, artillery, and tanks. Fn CTG SEVEN NINE PT FOUR TO TG SEVEN NINE PT FOUR CTG SEVEN SIX PT THREE SUB J KANGAROO ' fll 1. YOU ' VE DONE IT AGAIN- ALL TASKS PERFORflED-, ALL OBJECTIVES ACCOHPLISHED. FR0I1 THE FIRST BOAT IN THE WATER UNTIL THE RECOVERY OF THE LAST HELO-, IT HAS BEEN A GREAT EXERCISE- EVERY HARINE AND SAILOR IN OUR TASK GROUP CAN BE PROUD OF THIS SUPERB PERFORMANCE. E. FOR CTG 7b. 3- SUCCESS IS A TEAM EFFORT. YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT WAS SUPER- MANY THANKS. HOAR SENDS. 86 M 96 97 98 11 Lf C. ii tM •? « 1 ll ■■■iiiv Mn ■V r r n hm 99 WESTPAC ' 81 100 mkA t m ,. xvey. xm 5 ' - 4f i fc— - ' - Blji ■ 1 IkP 1 1 -• w H ¥ - Tk HIUIMKS i EHICItiS jt %x xy lWi % tftl| , ' ' !AL. ni HHi i||L:.. ii - ■■• -« r 1 1. .tL HVr M. AJJ at long last . . . WELCOME HOME! __ . -.- -33  — J -■■■ mtfCsk - ' ••V Jr . ' ■Ji,. jsfs. ' i le:— ' S 108 December 23rd, 1981 109 no DID YOU KNOW THAT DURING THE 1 1981 SEVENTHFLT DEPLOYMENT I a ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT i - Steamed the Boilers for 3318.9 hours. - Produced 92,148,270 gallons of fresh water. - Produced 61,002,464 gallons of feed water. - 92,147,100 gallons of fresh water was used by the crew. - 2,603,448 gallons of fuel consumed during the cruise. - DENVER ' S screws turned 22,907,535 revolutions. - Logged 72 nautical miles per gallon for the cruise. AIR DEPARTMENT - Logged 1565 take-offs. - Transferred 91,261 gallons of JP-5 fuel. - Transferred 2,835 gallons of MOGAS fuel. ; - Logged 1565 safe landings for the cruise. : - 13,434 consecutive safe landings from the date of commissioning. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT ' ■ - 4,951 submissions of 1250 ' s and 1348 ' s - $416,745.49 of OPTAR spent in support of the cruise. - 85 pallets received by VERTREP UNREP. j - 575,100 meals served for the cruise. I - Total cost for the meals served was $540,151.76. i - 12 paydays during the cruise. ; - 19,776 rolls of toilet paper used. - 25,200 gallons of milk consumed by the crew. - $211,260.00 worth of meat, fish and poultry consumed. - 150,500 cans of soda consumed. ' ■ - 3,740 pounds of laundry washed per week. ' - 39,000 cups of coffee consumed. ] COMBAT CARGO i i - 1062.1 gross tons of embarked tonnage. ' - Average time required for off-load 12 hours. - Average time required for on-load 12 hours. ; - Record time for off-load 8 hours. - Record time for on-loan 10 hours. ! MEDICAL DEPARTMENT - Performed over 25 minor surgical operations. - 4000 patients seen at sick call. - 4265 lab tests performed. - 3600 prescriptions filled by the ship ' s pharmacy. - 2600 immunizations. - Over 10,000 asprin dispensed. - 530 x-rays were taken. DENTAL DEPARTMENT - Over 186 cavities were filled. - 7200 teeth cleanings performed. - 29 tooth extractions were performed. - 542 x-rays were taken. - 364 fillings were performed. - 223 shots were given. DECK DEPARTMENT - 685 gallons of paint issued from the paint locker. -10 anchorages for the deployment. - Paint locker issued 150 paint brushes and rollers. - 2 moorings to a bouy, (1) Mombasa, Kenya and (2) Hong Kong, B.C. a COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT - Over 70,000 messages received. - Over 13,000 messages sent. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT -120 days at sea. - Over 500 contacts tracked. NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT - 35,056 miles travelled. Ill FROM: Editor ' s Desk TO: 1981 Deployment Readers SUBJ: 1981 SEVENTHFLT Deployment 1. There are so few people who have given so very much of their time and effort to this endeavor, the recording of a cruise. 2. There were a few difficulties associated with the production of this cruisebook, not the least of which was the lack of film throughout the cruise. Although there were many occasions which were missed due to the lack of film, this picture representation of the 1981 SEVENTHFLT Deployment will bring back many distant and not so long forgotten memories. 3. This book ' s not everything it might have been in some ways, but in others, it ' s more than I ever dreamed it might be. It belongs to all of us who played any part of what was put together. I think you can show it without apologies for itself, yourself or DENVER. So there may be things you would have liked to have had included that are not. If it ' s any consolation though, you can point with pride to the picures and say, I was there! 4. Before I close, however, I must thank one person who contributed much of his expertise to the completion of this photogranhic ledger. J02 George Sicay, DENVER ' S Ship ' s Journalist. Without his patience, demanding temper, skill, and trained foresight, this cruisebook would have been for naught. An additional thanks goes to Marilyn for her typing assistance and moral support. LTJG, USN CRUISE BOOK STAFF Editor — LTJG James Taylor Layout and Design LTJG James Taylor J02 George Sicay Photography — LTJG James Taylor MMl Kenneth Milton J02 George Sicay Contributing Photographers LCDR Raymond Moon ENS Dale Daniel PHI Bob Weissleder OSl George Plomatos AN Gary Amison SN Clark Russ AN Marco Sanchez Mr. George Barber — Marine Photo and Publishing San Diego, CA 112 WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY m Cruise Book Sales Office 889 Grand Avenue-Office E San Diego, CA 92109 nMart - V ' ,1 yJ- ffl TAltTJinui - N - ' ' v net UIK h f. j A- ri«jj; A