John Hancock (DD 981) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS John Hancock DD-981 COAT OF ARMS The official cresl of USS JOHN HANCOCK symbolizes the service John Hancock gave his country both as President of the Continental Congress and as Chairman of the Manne Commitiec. The dominant colors of the crest are blue and gold which are traditionally used by the Navy. The shield represents the Marine Committee for which John Hancock served as the first chairman. This committee fulfilled responsibilities for naval affairs similar to those now assigned to the Navy Department. John Hancock, as chairman, supervised the construction and fitting out of the thirteen frigates of the initial shipbuilding program. The second ship named JOHN HANCOCK was built and commissioned into the Navy at this time. The white and blue wavy bars at the center of the shield form a heraldic symbol for water, and the arKhor symbolizes naval affairs. The sunburst, a svmbo! of birth, has tjtirteen rays with thineen stars representing the thirteen fngates. John Hancock, who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, also presided over the Massachusetts Convention which ratified the federal cottstitution. These events are represented by the scroll, Liberty [iell. and quills The quills are crossed as a symbol of strength and resolution while their green color refers to growth and life. Displ.itt Ciiiinlci Aiicr.ili . JSC ' .HllllllNMUIICllOllkVl ' . ciiuiiil..iikcJl 24(likl IVii) DllkviA 124 I.iiIinU-.I Mti. Tim. S hlclO-l C ' .lillvi I .flimtljhlC.INinu.l.IlK Mk4l VI SUMlhdl (VIKl. l() l■ ll. VK .l|l..blc ■|«.. Mk t: 1 npk- 1 iik-il l.niKil.il.iLi.iilKis IIMd ' OON. slii|iu.iisciiii ikN NAlOSc, S|i..ii..« l ' ..i.ii IKI -iK Mi-MlcS) lcin T«.. V.lk.Ul l ' ll.,l.lM Cl.ls.- Ill VV.I|1..11 Sy lall .S..|vi K.ipi.l lll. i.iiM ' ( lll M..I( li.ill I ..iiildiL ' l O.ii I AMI ' S III. SI I (Jill SI.AII k IiiIk..|«li l.ii.i (Iniii.il I Icil.k I M JSlliM.iiiiiiti.i, liiihliK- I IIL ' IIICN II. M .1I..I.1I..I .SII.IHIIISIl.lll ll..lsi ' | .»OI I vv..L..i.l...ll,il.k-. nniMl.k- |.il.h |.i,.|vlk-is .l( I JOIN I .Ilk II .111.1111 rill MM K.l.ll.. SI.IS sill .l..iS,.ii.ii Svvl. vNsrs nil ii s..,i iiu,,. USS JOHN H COCK iDD .)811 was commissioneJ in March t ' ' ) as hf IWi inasencsof M SPRUANCE class dtstrovn Designed and buill by Litujn Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division in Pa.scagoula. Mississippi. USS JOHN HANCOCK IS ihe sinlh US Navy ship 10 be named afler Oie Tirsl signer ot Uie Declarauon of Independence She claims a proud lineage dating 10 October I J75 and the US Navv ' s birtli. spanning the advancements froin schooner dunng the American Revoluuon to an ' Its v»ay across the Pacific dunng World War II now bears the name erted sailing (CVIIl fighung lodem destroyer which developed and built to protect and oceans Uirough this decade and well multi tmssion destroyer, JOHN company with aircraft earner battle USS JOHN HANCOCK iDDiiSl) wi maintain Amenca ' s strength on Ihe world ' s c into the next century A highly versaul HANCOCK can operate independcnti groups or amphibious task forces Designed pnmanly for ano submanne warfare, a 1990 overhaul addeci the SOO-89 towed anav sonar system, facilities for an SH 60B LAMPS III vertical launch system iVLSl for launching a vaneiv of 1 addition 10 having sure of the an equipment for submanne an deploy both the anil ship and land attack versions of the uise missile thai achieved fame dunng DESERT STORM «o torpedo mounts, HARPOON anti ship missiles, NATO Sea ■ missiles and other weapiin svitems provide additional punch this ships arsenal Modem electronic computers insluitly provide data 10 urdinate the many comtal systems that fulfill JOHN HANCI :ks role in the helicopter, and a prosecution, she . TOMAHAWK ci Two 5 ' 54 guns, t gas turbine engit banle group propellers gi ' - -.. , technology inside this vessel alone is a shallo Hancock ' s contemporary, John Paul Jones it the ratmg of a ship Indeed, it is the u.Lal c JOHN HANCOCK ' S crew of professional sai of the most powerful warships in iJie wori.l rabilitv Ho sihle pitch ever, the

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EMCM(SW) James C. Brummett Command Master Chief Master Chief Petty Officer Brummett is a native of Taylor, MS. Upon entering the Navy in June of 1972, he completed boot camp and reported to USS YOSEMITE (AD-19) the following October. After completniLi his initial sea tour. Master Chief Bummett was then ordered to USS LEXINGTON (CVT-16) for a second sea tour before reporting to Navy Recruiting station Opelika. AL for shore duty. In July. 1980 he headed back to sea for two more tours onboard USS SURIBACHI (AE-21) ami USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40) after which he spent 3 years tramiiiL ' recruits at Recruit Training Center, Orlando, FL. Master Chiel Brummett reported onboard USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD-9811 in June of 1988. He assumed duties as Command Master Chief on 17 January, 1990 until his retirement and transfer to the Fleet Reserve on 30 June, 1992. Mr. Brummett now resides in Okolona. MS. I . Master Chief Brummett congratulates an air crewman after his reenlist- ment. 2. The Command Master Chief frequently escorts the CO when greeting dignitaries.

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