Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

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'CWDN DIVI I0 Front row: BM3 J. Amante, SA M.D. Curtis, SA V.J. Staszak, SN T.D. Keaton, SN R.W. Marsh, SA J.K. Stone, SA K.J. Storer, SA D.R. Hays, SR W.J. Hickey, SN D.P. Dunphy, Second row: SN M.R. Owens, SA R.A. Stoneman, SN J.R. Brinkerhoi, SN L.T. Garland, SA H.S. Atkins, SA R.W. Greene, SA D.W. King, SA G.C. Roberts, Third row: BM1 D.F. McCourt, SA S.M. Simon, SA D.P. Parks, SN L.L. Walts, SN D.P. Ryan, SN M.A. Luna, SA R.J. Roberge, SA T.E. Zak, SA A.J. Sills, SA M.E. Underwood, BM2 M.V. Baumeister, ENS P.N. French, Fourth row: LTJG R.F. Schultz, SN W.H. Neuman, SN C.H. Uhring, SA H.L. Holbert, SA D. J. Murtaugh, SA H.W. Crosby, SN J.A. Hudak ,FQ f ijwrgii Hifi 5 fffjipif 1 Yi ll 1, You MEAN T tu 5 15 Secwzcgb? SN Wilson, BM3 Amante and BM2 Baumeister A

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1- -will Sonar WA DIVISION WA Division, a separate entity of the Weapons Department, is comprised of four distinct rates, each charged with Anti-Submarine Warfare Ope- rations. Through the coordinated efforts of the SONARMEN, ASROC GUNNER'S MATES, TORPEDOMEN'S MATES AND DASH person- nel Parks is able to seek out and destroy enemy submarines. ASW is a primary mission of the Parks and a vital necessity in enabling the United States to maintain control of the seas. The SONARMEN, under the leadership of SONARMAN CHIEF ':DUTCH LOHR, are 13 highly trained men responsible for detecting, clas- sifying, and tracking submerged contacts which may pose a threat to naval shipping. At sea these men maintain an around the clock watch of the undersea environment using SONAR CSound Navi- gation and Rangingj equipment. The ASROC GUNNER'S MATES, led by GM- Gl DIXON consist of 6 men responsible for the arming, launching, and detonation of an Anti-Sub- marine Rocket CASROCD. This weapon system possesses a long range standoff capability combined with very high target kill probability. It is highly effective in destroying enemy submarines. Further- more, the ASROC GM's are responsible for main- taining a daily, year round security watch to safe- guard Parks' nuclear capability. The TORPEDOMEN'S MATES of the Parks, under the leadership of TM3 STEWART, protect her from close-in surprise attacks by enemy sub- marines. Calling upon their knowledge and timely action, this ship is able to launch urgent attacks against hostile submarines by firing tube-launched torpedoes. The Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter CDASHD CTCVY, led by ATI CLUEN, consists of 6 men skil- led in maintaining and launching the DASH, a remotely controlled drone helo. This weapon sys- tem.1s designed to carry torpedoes over long ranges aff hlgh speeds for ultimate release over the posi- tion of a submerged enemy submarine. This crew was also among the Hrst to use several new tech- Hlques designed to expand our capability for res- cuing downed pilots. SN Mucha has everything under control The ASROC ERS GMG2 Probst and GMG2 Thomas

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L, That P.I sun is to much to cope with .... WD DIVISION As each and every visitor comes aboard the Floyd B. Parks, his first impression of the ship is created by the smart appearance of the exterior spaces. The men of the Deck Division value the Parks' traditional reputation as one of the Pacific Fleet's finest. Led by Boatswain Mate First MCCOURT who is ably assisted by BM2 BAU- MEISTER and BM3 AMANTE. they maintain this tra- dition through many long hours of chipping, painting, and cleaning top side spaces. As the backbone of the Special Sea and Anchor Detail, these men carry out all aspects of mooring and anchor- ing. In addition, theirs is the responsibility of manning and caring for the Motor Whale Boat. Replenishment at sea finds the men of WD manning the forward, amidships, and after stations and perform- ing a variety of tasks, including transferring fuel, am- munition, and provisions. Both underway and in-port, the men from the Deck Division stand vital watches as Helmsman, Messenger, Lookout and Sentry. Inaddition, these men suppliment repair parties, gun crews, fire, and rescue parties, helo refueling details, and landing parties. With versatility as WD,s keynote, these men must be prepared to perform an enormous variety of tasks. The Deck Divisionis full valve is seldom realized until an important inspection is pending or an emergency arises. Nevertheless, they may be proud in knowing that their job is WELL DONEMI Old faithful .... let us down continuously In iiight refueling SN Dunphy standing by forward the station Rigging Aft