Hue City (CG 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTJG Cizin Gunno ENS Berndt ASWO ENS Baggett Strike LT Sasse Weapons Officer ENS Reiher Gunno LTJG Brodeen AW EPS LTJG Scaramozzi 1st Lieutenant Weapons Department consists of WD, WG, WM, and WS divisions, readiness both tactically and technically. Each division plays a major role in maintaining ship ' s Weapons Deck Division (WD) takes great pride in maintaining the ship ' s appearance. Along with the help of personnel from various other divisions, WD plays a major role in replenishments at sea (RAS). Offering some of the safest practices among the fleet, this group of motivated Sailors not only conducts business in a timely manner, they do so with an air of prestige that compliments Hue City ' s image of pride and professionalism. Side by side with the ship ' s quartermasters, several of Weapons Deck personnel steer the vessel true, also providing observant look-outs. Weapons Guns Division (WG) embodies twelve MK 45 Gunner ' s Mates and twelve Fire Controlmen. Working together to ' ensure proper ammunition handling and total readiness of the 5 54 gun, along with the MK 86 Gun Fire Control System (GFCS), [these men and women enable our ship the ability to provide gun fire support to Marines in combat and training situations. This gun also acts as a secondary offensive and defensive measure against sea, air, and land based targets. The Phalanx, or Close-in ' Weapons System (CIWS), also serves as a secondary means to bring down hostile air targets. Harpoon Missiles are our main offensive weapon against enemy ships. Weapons Missiles Division (WM) provides the ship with the three components necessary in maintaining a war-ready ship. The Vertical Launching System (VLS) houses surface strike, air defense, and sub-surface missile capabilities. Nine highly trained IVLS Gunner ' s Mates ensure the launcher is ready at all times, empowering the ship with a potential unmatched by any competitor. iSeven Tomahawk Fire Controlmen are responsible for the launching and precise flight control of Tomahawk Cruise Missiles. Weapons Sonar Division (WS) consists of 15 Sonar Technicians and 3 Torpedoman ' s Mates. WS is responsible for Undersea Warfare tactical capabilities. While the Sonar Technicians maintain technical and operational readiness of 3 sonar detection systems, 1 fire control system, 2 underwater communication systems, and various auxiliary and navigational gear, the Torpedomen are responsible for all the mechanical launch capabilities, weapons handling equipment and stowage of all MK 46 torpedoes and hellfire missiles. WS is comprised of some of Hue City ' s best. When called to the ready, these 18 Sailors become the elite of the sonar fleet ensuring that unseen threats are located, classified and constantly monitored. The WS team supplies a vital part of Hue City ' s combat readiness. Weapons Department also provides a professional crew of small arms shooters in the event of fast boat attacks, delivering supreme accuracy when required. A major portion of the SCAT (Small Caliber Action Team) is comprised of Weapons Department Sailors. Flight operations are one of the many other duties performed with the help of the Weapons Department. Deployment 2002 49

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K)n May 11th, the Hue City Family Support Group ' ■their halfway party. Families of Hue City Sailors got ment Activities included watching videotaped greetings from their loved ones and raffling off the First Kiss 4S I SS Hue Cily (CG-66)

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