Fife (DD 991) - Naval Cruise Book

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Executive Officer (XO), the next senior line offi- cer aboard, is responsible for all matters relating to the personnel, routine, and discipline of the ship. The XO is assisted by various Department Heads who are responsible for the organizing and training of their departments, the assignment of personnel within the department, the effectiveness of opera- tion and planning, the proper security, safety, and cleanliness of area assigned, and the maintenance of records and reports. LCDR MP. STEPHENSON COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR The Command Senior Enlisted Advisor (C SEA) assists the Commanaing Officer and Executive Officer in formulating poli- cy that concerns the enlisted personnel of the command. The C SEA ' s advice is particularly helpful to the command on matters concerning the morale ana qual- ity of life for enlisted personnel and their dependents, as well as helping to solve personal problems or correcting situa- tions that could be potential problems. Through the C SEA, every sailor, regard- less of rank or station, has a secure line of communications. EMCS R.A. CUSTODIO w

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,tA COMMANDER LOUIS W. BAUER Commander Louis W. Bauer was born in Norfolk, Virginia on 8 April 1946. He attended San Diego State University, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Upon commissioning, he was assigned to the USS PYRO (AE-24) where he served as First Division and Weapons Officer. Upon detaching from PYRO, he was assigned as Executive Officer aboard USS GEN- ESEE (AOG-8). Following graduation from the U.S. Naval Destroyer School in May 1973, Com- mander Bauer was assigned as Chief Engineer aboard USS PATTERSON (FF- 1061). Subsequent sea tours include USS HAWKINS (DD-873) as Weapons Offi- cer, USS SEATTLE (AOE-3) as Operations Officer and Navigator, USS BELKNAP (CG-26) as Chief Engineer, and USS CARON (DD-970) as Executive Officer. CDR Bauer ' s shore assignments have included Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force, where he served as an Operational Test Director for Satellite Communications Systems; Director of the Engineering Specialty Training Department at Surface Warfare Officers School; and as a student in the College of Naval Warfare at the Naval War College. While attending the Naval War College, Commander Bauer received a Master of Science Degree in Management from Salve Regina College. In addition to the various service medals, Commander Bauer has been awarded the Meritorious Ser- vice Medal, the Navy Commenda- tion Medal on two occasions, and Meritorious Unit Citation.

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OMBUDSMAN As Ombudsman, Aggie Kuster acts as the liaison between FIFE families and the command, offering outreach and informa- tion to command family members. Ombudsman duties in- clude supportive contact, passing on important information from the ship, organizing and implementing a welcoming pro- gram for newly arrivea FIFE families, and interaction with the base chaplain ' s office, medical facilities, Navy Relief, Ameri- can Red Cross, and base legal offices. Aggie also represents FIFE on committees, boards, and groups concerned with ser- vices and support to FIFE families, including the civilian sector. AGGIE KUSTER LAURA HOLDEN FIFE SUPPORT GROUP Comprised of FIFE wives, the FIFE Sup- port Group conducts bake sales on the ship, coordinates FIFE ' S annual Christmas party, and is involved in other FIFE activities that help FIFE as one big family. Headed by president Ella Conner and vice president Dena Foxworth, the Support Group con- ducts monthly meetings covering topics that directly affect FIFE per- sonnel. v j