Gallery (FFG 26) - Naval Cruise Book

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FOV? personal device of the GALLERY family The lions symbolic of courage and strength A face in different directions indicating that the brothers for whom this ship is named ,A CRADM Daniel V GALLERY RADM Philip D GALLERY and RADM William O. GALLERYJ served in both theatres of operation during World War II The stars allude totheir many awards and denote excellence and achievement. The crossed swords adapted from the Officer and Enlisted badges allude to Naval Combat Operations CREST: Blue and Gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Navy. The ' upraised arm in green and gold is an adaption from the GALLERY family device. The collared and chained sea-wolf symbolizes the only capture of a U-boat from the German wolf packs during World War II. The crest symbolizes the curbing and destruction of enemy sub activities in the Pacific theatre. SHIELD: The colors green and gold, and the rampant lions have been adapted. from a USS GALLERY IFFG-262 is the twentieth of a new class of Guided Missile Frigates Currently programmed for over 50 ships this will be the Navys largest destroyer class since World War II as well as the newest GALLERY is the result of a careful plan to provide a portion of the in depth protection required for military and merchant shipping amphibious task forces and underway logistics groups By doing so GALLERY will help to meet our nations far ranging international commitments and keep the vital sea lanes of communication open In order to ensure a large homegeneous class of capable yet relatively inexpensive ships many innovative concepts are incorporated into her design Some of these concepts include modular construction techniques and the utilization of numerous laborsaving devices to reduce the number of personnel required to operate the ship GALLERY also incorporates many improvements in shipboard habitability including a lounge area for each berthing compartment and improved messing facilities In todays combat environment the ability to respond rapidly and effectively is the key to success All of GALLERYS systems are designed to meet this important requirement The propulsion system 1S a computer controlled gas turbine power plant with engines similar to those found on the Arr Force CSA strategic transport and the civilian DCl0 Jetliner GALLERYS propulsion system can be brought on the line and made ready to operate in less than one eighth the time required for a conventional steam or nuclear powered sh1p The combat system IS also a new and innovative design integrating a computerized command and control system with the ships sensors and weapons Digital computers provide rapid evaluation of potential threats detected by the radars digital sonar and other sensors Should the need arise surface to air or surface to surface missiles a rapid fire gun anti submarine torpedoes or the embarked LAMPS fL1ght Airborne Multipurpose Systemj helicopters can be employed to counter any potential threat that may come from any air surface or subsurface platforms . . . . . , . a 9 -ll I I ll il I a 1 ' s . . . 9 a . Q I I O ill I' . , . , . . . . . cg . ,, . . . . . F I I I 1 I I I up a vltii I l 9 9 ' 9 ' ' -- , , - , I I I ' . . 3 9 a '

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Change of Command 15 March 1984 Sitra Anchorage, Bahrain ' 4 .. V3 ----... . 54-4-4, I CAPT SCOTT DELIVERS HIS FAREWELL REMARKS EXCHANGE OF SALUTES I RELIEVE YOU SIR' CAPT SCOTT CUTS THE CAKE AT THE RECEPTION . ea E, .. NEW CO CDR MATTIS READS HIS ORDERS FTCS BRETT presents the commlsslonlng pennant THE CAPTAINS MAKE THEIR EXIT 5 5 I I l 0, I ff F v ,, ,,,....,.,. , 66 75 ' ' ' I , I ' 4 V? ' gg as