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USS ELLIOT (DD-967) WESTPAC 1995 v
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USS ELLIOT (DD 967) USS ELLIOT (DD-967), a Spruance-class destroyer, is one of the world ' s most modern warships possessing advanced propul- sion systems, fully integrated combat systems and crew habitability not usually found aboard destroyers. Commissioned in 1977, ELLIOT is homported in San Diego, California. Designed and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries, Pascagoula, Mississippi, ELLIOT is a member of the first major class of surface combatant in the U.S. Navy to be powered by gas turbine engines. Four General Electric LM-2500 en- gines, marine versions of those used on DC-10 and C-5A aircraft, drive the ship at speeds in excess of 30 knots. Twin reversible pitch propellers provide ELLIOT with a degree of maneuverability unique among warships her size. A highly versatile multi-mis- sion destroyer, ELLIOT has a primary mission operating in a Strike Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare role. ELLIOT ' S overall length is 563 feet and displaces 8,900 tons when fully loaded. ELLIOT is one of the most powerful and advanced platforms in the Navy ' s arsenal. The ship ' s weapon systems include the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) which can carry and fire TOMAHAWK land-at- tack and anti-ship cruise missiles, HARPOON anti-ship cruise missiles, NATO SEA SPARROW anti-air missiles, two MK 45 5- inch (127mm) lightweight dual-purpose guns, two 20mm Vulcan Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS), four .50 caliber ma- chine guns and two triple MK32 torpedo tubes. A LAMPS MK-III SH-60B helicopter is embarked on ELLIOT to provide long-range reconnaissance and targeting data. The helo is capable of carrying and launching two MK46 anti-submarine torpedoes and carries one 7.62mm M-60 light machine gun. ELLIOT ' S decorations include two Battle E Awards, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one silver and three bronze stars. ELLIOT was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation in 1984 for her search efforts in support of the Korean Airlines Flight 007 which was shot down off the coast of the Soviet Union. ELLIOT was awarded a second Meritorious Unit Commendation for operations in support of exercise Kernal Potlatch 87-1, requiring prolonged extreme cold weather operations in the Northern Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. During our six month deployment ELLIOT participated in three major ASW exercises, SHAREM 101, NAUTICAL SWIMMER, and LFA 13. Additionally, ELLIOT was involved in enforcing the United Nations sanction 661 against Iraq. ELLIOT spent several weeks in the Northern Arabian Gulf searching for vessels violating the sanctions, and also spent a week escorting the M V FAIR SKY, a confirmed sanctions violator. When the decision was made to increase the U. S. presence in the theater, ELLIOT became the flagship for the forces that would escort the new arrivals in the Gulf. ELLIOT joined the Arleigh Burke Destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES, the frigate STARK, and the destroyer MERRILL in escorting through the Strait of Hormuz, Maritime Prepositioning Ships and the Army War Reserve Ships, as well as the NEW ORLEANS Amphibious Readiness Group.
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