Jouett (DLG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1973 volume:

BRITISH COLUMBIA N VANCOUVER UNir£0 STATFS u5 JJ VAL Supply t ep or ■ACOMA ' v l, CouSTic nf 3 ' v i Y ti .V 55 d . .v CI TY OF SPkW DIEGO W ZTiZ JOWEUG HBRLZheE A PICTORIAL RECORD OF A DLG FROM KEEL- LAYING TO THE COMPLETION OF ITS FIRST DEPLOYMENT DEDICATED TO THE MEN WHO SERVED ABOARD HER. Damn The Torpedoes! Four Bells! Captain Dayton, Go Ahead! Jouett, Full Speed! Adm. Farragut to LCDR Jouett in the battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. JAMES EDWARD JOUETT was born 7 February 1826 near Lexington, Kentucky. He was the son of the celebrated painter Matthew Harris Jouett, and Margaret Henderson Allen. He was appointed Midshipman 10 September 1841. In the so called Berribee War on the coast of Liberia in 1843, he served in DECATUR in the squadron under Matthew C. Perry. He was on the east coast of Mexico in JOHN ADAMS during the Mexican War, being one of those landed to defend Point Isabel . After a year at the new Naval School at Annapolis, he was passed midshipman and sent to the Mediterranean in ST. LAWRENCE. He later cruised the Pacific in LEXINGTON and ST. MARY ' S. Durmg 1858-1859 he was a lieutenant on board steamer M.W. CHAPIN in the Paraguay Expedition. Jouett was captured by Confederates at Pensacola on the outbreak of the Civil War. He escaped and joined the Union blockade at Galveston where he distinguished himself the night of 7 November 1861. Leading a boat expedition from SANTEE, he captured the Confederate crew of the armed schooner ROYAL YACHT. Though wounded several times in hand-to-hand combat, he brought off the crew as prisoners and burned the Confederate schooner. For this action he received a letter of commendation. He was given command of METACOMET, one of the fastest gunboats in Farragut ' s squadron. In the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, Farragut ' s flagship HARTFORD and METACOMET were lashed together. At the critical moment, Farragut, in the port shroud of HARTFORD, gave his historic command, Damn the torpedoes! Four bells! Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed! A little later METACOMET was sent after Confederate gunboats. By fast pursuit and skillful navigation in hazardous shoal water, Jouett riddled gunboats GAINES and captured SELMA. His dasliing exploit won praise from Farragut and Jouett was advanced thirty numbers in rank for heroism in battle. After varied service ashore and afloat, Jouett took command of the North Atlantic Squadron in 1884. During this duty he is credited with inaugurating the custom of all hands saluting the colors when they are raised or lowered. In 1889 he commanded a naval force of eight ships and 2, 648 men sent to re-open transit, across the Isthmus of Panama, that had been interrupted by revolt against Columbia. Through vigorous measures he established free passage for trains of the Panama railroad and thus brought about failure of the insurrection. Rear Admiral Jouett retired in 1890 and was voted full pay for life under an Act of Congress. After a short stay in Orlando, Florida, he spent his remaining years near Sandy Springs, Maryland in a house he named Anchorage. He died 30 September 1902 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. THE FLAG SALUTE AT COLORS ABOARD SHIP The first order that can be found on the subject is that of Admiral James E . Jouett. The squadron order was dated 22 November, 1884, and read: The attention of the squadron is called to the fact that at colors no custom has hitherto prevailed of giving appropriate recognition, by salute or otherwise, to the flag, the emblem, not only of the national authority at home, but of liberty and progress throughout the world. Under the conviction that such a recognition is fitting and desirable, and that the custom, if adopted by all, should be the spontaneous expression of a general sentiment, the commander in chief deems it only necessai-y to express the wish that on board the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron all officers and men who may be on deck at colors will uncover, as far as practicable without serious interruption to the occupation of the moment. It is interesting to note that in 1884 all salutes were rendered by removing the headdress. And although there was a ceremony for the guard and others who were on duty at colors, the above order clearly indicates that others in the vicinity paid no attention to the ceremony. The custom of standing at attention and saluting became in time a naval regulation. Thus the wish of an admiral became the order of our day. Naval Customs, Traditions and Usage USS JOUETT (DD-41) Length -- 293 feet 11 inches Beam — 27 feet Displaced -- 787 tons Armament — 3 50 caliber Six 18 torpedo tubes Draft — 8 feet 4 inches Speed — 27.5 knots Crew — 4 officers, 79 enlisted JOUETT (DD-41) was built by the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. Her keel was laid 7 March 1911. She was launched 15 April 1912 and commissioned at Boston 24 May 1912. JOUETT joined the Atlantic Fleet Torpedo Flotilla and operated along the eastern seaboard out of Norfolk, Newport, Boston and New York. This coastal duty was inter- vened by annual spring maneuvers with the fleet in waters off Cuba, hi April 1914 she supported the landing of mai ines and sailors at Vera Cruz, Mexico. She took up patrol in the Delaware Bay when the United States entered World War I, later extending her cruising grounds to areas of search between Norfolk and Boston. On 8 August 1917 she sailed from New York as a unit of the escort for a convoy of five troop ships carrying American Expeditionary Forces to St. Nazaire, France. Return- ing to Boston 26 August, she resumed patrol along the eastern seaboard in waters reaching to the Virginia Capes. This duty terminated 15 January 1918 when JOUETT arrived at New London, Connecticut for experimental operations with new antisub- marine devices. Her experimental work was concluded by 4 June 1918 when she became the flagship of the Special Anti -Submarine Division. Thereafter she operated with a flotilla of submarine chasers searching the eastern seaboard for German U- boats . On 1 November 1918 she joined the Destroyer Force, Home Waters, based at Charleston, South Carolina. She was decommissioned in the Philadelphia Navy Yard m July 1919. JOUETT was then loaned to the U.S. Coast Guard for seven years for cutter operations and then sold for scrapping 22 August 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. USS JOUETT (DD-396) Length — 390 feet 11 inches Beam — 3b feet Displaced— 2130 tons Ai-manient— eight 5 38 caliber guns two .50 63.8 caliber guns nine 21 torpedo tubes Draft — 11 feet 4 inches Speed — 37.5 knots Crew — 10 officers, 225 enlisted The second JOUETT (DD-396) was built by the Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine. Her keel was laid 27 March 1934 and she was launched 24 September 1938. JOUETT was commissioned in the Boston Naval Sliipyard 25 January 1939. Ill 1939 she made goodwill trips to Cobb, Ireland, Le Havre, France and Chatham, England. In 1940 she escorted the cruiser TUSCALOOSA, carrying President Roosevelt and presidential party, on a cruise through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica. During 1941 with the signs of war growing more ominous she visited Pearl Harbor. Later that year she joined Rear Admiral Ingram ' s Task Force that patrolled the South Atlantic in constant readiness against hostile German ships or U- boats. During 1942 JOUETT was instrumental in sinking the German submarine U-128, the German blockade- runner SS RIO GRANDE and the German blockade -runner SS BURGENLAND. In 1944 JOUETT escorted reinforce- ments to the beaches of Normandy, and acted as a gunfire support ship. In the fall of 1944 she participated in the invasion of Southern France as a gunfire support ship and as flagship for several Destroyer Squadron Commanders . JOUETT (DD-396) received three battle stars for the following operations: SINKING OF GERMAN SUBMARINE U-128. INVASION OF NORMANDY (including bombardment of Cherbourg). INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE. II THE JOUETT INSIGNIA ••!;-• ' . THE DESIGN CHOSEN FOR DLG-29 contains symbols which pay homage to a courageous American Naval Officer and to two former destroyers which also carried his name. It also portrays the teamwork essential to combat readiness and proclaims the guiding spirit of the new JOUETT. The two stars represent the rank of Rear Admiral James E , Jouett, USN whose distinguished naval career of 49 years spanned the Civil War where he gained fame as commanding officer of a fast gunboat in the Battle of Mobile Bay . The three ship silhouettes represent the DD-41, a four-pipe destroyer which convoyed American troups to Europe in World War I; the DD-396, a 2100 ton destroyer which waged the battle against German U-boats and raiders in the Atlantic during World War II; and the DLG-29, a guided missile frigate embodying the most advanced combat systems in the U.S. Navy today. The motto Eternal Vigilance represents the mission of the ship in peace or war; as well as providing a daily reminder to each crew member, whether at anchor or underway, whether on watch or at battle stations. The links of the chain represent the many rating groups and technical specialists in the crew . Linked together and pulling m the same direction, they provide the essential human element which still controls the destiny of this magnificent fighting ship. ., , ' s The Blue and Gold, the traditional colors of the Navy, represent the customs of the service on which descipline and esprit de corps are built. The JOUETT Plaque was created by P. LAMBERT, ET2 November 1966. 12 OF A S3iW SALUTE TO BREMERTON The days we ' ve spent in Bremerton are drawing to an end, We bid adieu her murky shores and near the Southward bend, With tearful eye and heavy heart we hear a sad retrain, When K-BRO ' s weather man predicts another foot of rain. But Bremerton will ne ' er forget the days we spent about; The Sonar ping, Commissioning, the Board In-Surv and Out. We must admit that Bremerton has helped to see us through it. And Navy Town, we ' re sure that you will not forget the JOUETT. Your Hearthstone soon will find itself with liquor overstocked; The Cheerio Lodge will sadly stand in emptiness and locked. Though some may claim that JOUETT took their Wendy-Rose away, We left a healthy legacy of Labradors to stay . We ' ve had our hassles over plaques and Mr. E ' s interior, For some, ' tis said, don ' t think a pigeon makes a wardroom cheerier. We ' ve had our pings forget to ping, our engines cough and wheeze, And unseaworthy noises which don ' t set our minds at ease. You ' ve heard of fingers holding dikes, well J.D. went one better. He used his head to hold the flood, and ended up much wetter. We toast our wives who ' ve seen us through in port or when at sea. With kids, and hounds, 600 pounds, and duties one in three. Games with names, we ' ve often played when people would allow it. But all games end, when once our friend the JOUETT became JOWETT. Our Captain Hayes (not Chaplain, please) is A-one we all know, And Loveless from the Loveland makes a lovely PIO . Commander Aadams, our Exec, suits us to a T . Since we have learned to spell his last name with a double D . But JOUETT didn ' t come this far by her good luck alone. It ' s taken work and pioneers like j.g. Huckabone. So Bremerton, with 99 percentage chance of rains. We sail away, but here with you a part of us remains. You laid the keel, you helped us make her what she is today. Percent of chance that she ' ll excel? One hundred all the way. Judy Loveless 14 m THE CONTRACT IS LET August 25, 19bl--In an interview with the BREMERTON SUN, Senators Henry M. Jackson and Warren G. Magnuson revealed that Puget Sound Naval Shipyard had been awarded a contract for construction of two Guided Missile Frigates. These new frigates are expected to cost about $24, 500, 000 each and will be slightly larger than their predecessors, with a wider diversity of armament. I. ' jP -J r DLG-29 12 Z KEEL LAYING 25 SEPT. 1962 1 i i V, THE KEEL IS LAID As the Repair Superintendent and Production Officer of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard look on, the firsi arc is struck on the keel of what is to become DLG-29. 16 IN the months that followed, work progressed in an orderly fashion on Hull Number 29, as she rested on the floor of Drydock 3, PSNS . Sections of the keel were carefully lowered into place; a rakish bow rose sharply into the air; decks and bulk- heads took form and made the hull watertight . At length, a superstructure arose from the main deck, and for the first time, the numerals 29 were proudly painted on the bow . 17 18 19 .M|  ■■■« CHRISTENING JUNE 30, 1964 Tradition has it that a sliip is merely a mass of metal and machinery until it is officially christened. With the time-honored breaking of a bottle of champagne across its bow, a ship is said to acquire a soul. Jouett ' s charming sponsor, Mrs. Sam Ervin, wife of the Honorable Sam J. Ervin, United States Senator from North Carolina, provided an admirable precedent for Jouett to follow. After introductory remarks by Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze, and an address by Senator Ervin, Mrs. Ervin stepped for- ward to complete the tradition -steeped ceremony. Her first effort produced only a hollow clunk as the tlrick bottle ricocheted intact. Another swing, and the bottle made solid contact with Jouett ' s bow and champagne sprayed magnifi- cently. A cheer went up from the crowd, acclaiming Mrs. Ervin the heroine for proceeding undaunted in the face of perversity . 20 COMMISSIONING 3 DECEMBER 1966 The commissioning ceremony marks the initiation of service of a ship in the operating forces of The United States Navy. At the moment of breaking her commis- sion pennant, USS JOUETT (DLG-29) becomes the responsibility of the commanding officer. He, together with the entire ship ' s company, then has the duty of making and keeping her constantly ready for any service demanded by our country in peace and war. In taking command of JOUETT, The Commanding Officer assumes responsibility for one of the finest fighting machines yet devised by man ' s ingenuity. JOUETT is significantly different from her recent predecessors in that her anti-air warfare capability has been improved with new radars and additional digital data control systems, and her anti-submarine capability enhanced with the newest and most power- ful bow mounted sonar. Displacing 7900 tons at full load, JOUETT is 547 feet in length and 55 feet in breadth. A 1200 psi steam propulsion plant with two engines developing 85,000 shaft horsepower can drive her at speeds in excess of 30 knots. The high streamlined bow and trim lines of the JOUETT will allow her to operate in the roughest of seas in company with fast carrier task forces. She is manned by 23 officers and over 400 en- listed men, and has complete facilities for a squadron commander and his staff. Although generations removed from the DD-41 and DD-396, the new JOUETT is of the same breed. Fast, versatile, and hard-hitting, she is equipped for whatever tasks the future might bring. 22 23 1  Commanaer in Ciiiei IniteJ iiaic- I icil ' i. Hk-ft 3 December 19f)6 The commissioning of a new ship into the U.S. Navy always is a great day, for this significant event means that the world ' s strongest Navy will be made even mightier. The modern missiles, guns, and torpedoes of the USS JOUETT will be used wisely and well in the pursuit of peace and the defense of freedom. You, as Commanding Officer of the USS JOUETT, will also be responsible for upholding a fine Navy tradition. Admiral Jouett, for whom this ship is named, distinguished himself time after time in the War Between the States and later in positions of command in the Fleet . Furthermore , the two previous destroyers named JOUETT fought well in two World Wars. I am confident this JOUETT will conduct herself in the same illustrious fashion. You are charged with the task of upholding these traditions in the finest manner possible. I know you will. As you join the Pacific Fleet, I wish you and the USS JOUETT a fair wind and a following sea. t CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS 18 November 1966 Dear Captain, On the USS JOUETT ( new command a very rewar I finest in the Admira t Ingui conduc the ba before necess place am con of you chal le t IS y ships fleet 1 Jame shed h t as C ttle o you t ary to in t he f ident and y nge su occa DLG and ding our in wi 1 s E. imse omma f Mo o ge ena fie tha our cces sion 29) , wish tour pri vi the N 1 per Joue If in nding bile nerat ble J et is t thr crew, slull of the commissioning of I congratulate you on your you, your officers and men of dut y . lege to command one of the avy. The presence of JOUETT petuate the memory of Rear tt, U. S. Navy, who dis- the Civil War by his heroic Officer, USS METACOMET during Bay in 1864. The challenge e the teamwork and spirit OUETT to take her rightful in itself a privilege. 1 ough the dedicated efforts JOUETT will meet every y. On behalf of the Navy, I welcome JOUETT to the fleet, and may you be favored with calm seas and a fair breeze in carrying out your duties. Sincerely Captain Robert S. Hayes, USN Prospective Commanding Officer USS JOUETT (DLG-29) c o Resident Supervisor of Shipbuilding. USN Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington 98314 THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON 18 !Iovembtr iyL.L Dear Captain, Coiii i utulaCions on your new coruiiaiiu u.id best wibiicfS to you, your oiticers and mon on tni s niemorauio occasxon oi the comjiiissioniny of Uat ' JOU. ' :Tr (i LG-2y) . It is a;-)prO£jriato taiit your c.iip, eiiibodyj.nt; the Invest tocanoiouiical aiid scientiric ;i-jvaac s anu djLiCiiied ior a Vital role in the doiense of uui country, ue uajtiod in .lotioi oi Ui. ' Ui iujnirai James 1-J, Jouett, U. . l. ' avy, a oxst iiii u LSne naval oiiiccr, wlio faitiifuliv i civeu us coiintr; ' uui ' l ' I , tiU-- Civil ,7ar. I all co.ijL id iit Lpat Liic ci ' ow of J JUUTT wili p«-riorm vit:i d_;jj.catiOn a-io ■xcolieiic ' undjr your uiuance aaa lead rEiiip, anci t.iat JOU.i ' i ! ' will lat- ' et tne Ciialiencos a.icau 111 a i.iaiiner rei luc L.tn ; tii i Ui iiost credit upon tae Uiiitj ' -i Litati s Navy. , ' 3i!icer - ' ly yours, Captain Rouurt S ::ay OS, u i; fro 3puC L1V - Cohu.ianuj-.i [_, -Ji IC- ■1 UCJ jou.rr (.0LG-2J) .•U:; ,a Sou.iu l!aval ii pyai J .,r J i-r to.i , • Ui;.. lUouOii ol-i 24 Saturday, 3 December, 1966, dawned a wet and blustery day . The raw winds ajid driving rain, however, did little to discourage the crowd of faniily and friends who filed patiently onto the pier to see the Navy ' s latest and finest enter the active service of our government . H ' 3 i 1 The Honorable FldWd B. Hicks, Rear Admiral Walter H. Baumberger, Commander Cruiser- Destroyer Force, United States Pacific Fleet, delivered the principal address, and predicted a brilliant future for the Navy ' s newest Guided Missile Frigate. At the conclusion of his address, Admiral Baumberger turned to Captain Hayes and said, Captain, place the Jouett in commission. .. • As the ship ' s honor guard snapped to attention, Captain Hayes assumed command and the ensign was broken for the first time in the United States Ship JOUETT. i .- _--. . .-■Ti ' iS,; 4 lin Q Led by the ship ' s Ofl icer-of-the- Deck, LTJG T. W. Huckabone, the ship ' s company board and man the rail to honor their visitors and guests . Quarterdeck markers in the form of miniature Terrier missiles were presented to JOUETT by the Pomona Division of General Dynamics Corp. Rear Admiral William E. Farrall, Commandant, THIRTEENTH Naval District, and other distinguished guests proceeded to the Crew ' s Mess for a cake-cutting ceremony. S ,. N lN, . f ' ' ll On 3 December Frederick C . Shearer, STG3, shook hands with three admirals and began his second enlistment in the U.S. Navy. Rear Admiral William E. Farrall, Commandant THIRTEENTH Naval District, Rear Admiral Floyd B. Schultz, Commander Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Rear Admiral Walter H. Baumberger, Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force Pacific, looked on as Captain Robert S. Hayes, Commanding Officer USS JOUETT (DLG-29) administered the oath to Shearer. Shearer was the first man to ship over on board the new Guided Missile Frigate wliich had been placed in commission only minutes earlier at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. 31 1 The Commission Pennant is a distinctive mark of a ship of the Navy in commission and is flown from the Masthead of JOUETT. 32 T Amme or A C BID On The Strength Of One Link In The Cable, Dependeth The MightOf The Chain. Who Knows When Thou May ' st Be Tested? So Live That Thou BearestThe Strain! The Laws Of The Navy 34 35 THE TRAINING OF A CREW While the ship was entering the final phases of construction, many key officers and petty officers, most of them experienced veterans, were arriving in Bremerton. This nucleus crew, all professionals in their fields, worked closely with the builders while planning sea trials, inspecting details of construction, and putting their specialized know- ledge into practical use. Meanwhile, at the Naval Station, San Diego, California, the balance crew was being formed. The majority of this crew was made up of men who were new to the ways of the Navy and had never served aboard a ship. It was necessary to set up an indoc- trination and training program to acquaint them with the various du- ties which they would soon assume. These men were interviewed to determine the jobs for which they would be best qualified. The sched- ule included orientation programs, damage control training, deck sea- manship training, safety procedures and much more. This train ing program was under the supervision of the prospective executive offi- cer, LCDR John F. Addams, who instilled in the balance crew the feel- ing that each individual was an important part of the ship, and every contribution was important. On November 14, 1966, the balance crew arrived in Bremerton and moved aboard ship. After the long flight from San Diego, and a boring bus ride through dark, rainy, unfamiliar coun- tryside, the comforatble berthing compartments and steak dinner which awaited them were most welcome. 36 For many months to come, young sailors from all over our country became familiar with training evolutions and deck seamanship, as well as mastering the details of everyday shipboard life . ' ' ' ' , - During the early phases of training, the success of the ship ' s engineering plant was of predominant interest. To the intense gratification of all concerned, the seemingly incomprehensible maze of valves, wiring and piping functioned smoothly and JOUETT was able to proceed to Sea Trials . ., ;,- .• 8 ,,i,;- ' £ ENGINEERING T R I A L S JANUARY 1967 ■; v 40 An interested observer of JOUETT ' s progress, Mrs. R. S. HAYES, was invited by the Chief Engineer to participate in a boiler inspection. Donning a pair of coveralls, Mrs . HAYES gallantly toured a boiler and won the enduring admiration of the black gang . ft 41 An indispensable part of training is that which is done on the job . The Supply Department best represents this facet of JOUETT ' s career, as her Storekeepers received and inventoried the many and varied spare parts which flowed into her storerooms; her cooks and bakers turned out the succession of meals which early earned JOUETT the reputation of a good feeder ; and barbers, food handlers, store operators, laundry men and others contributed to the good health and morale of all hands. 42 JOUETT ' s training cycle next took her to the Pacific Missile Range for qualification with the Terrier surface-to-air missile, and the Anti -Submarine Weapons Range at Dabob Bay, Canada, for quahfication of the ASROC weapons system. Qualification involved not only familiarization with the weapon and the delivery system, but a complicated loading arrangement, stringent security measures, and increased attention to duty from all hands. Time and again, the ship reverberated to the roar of a missile launch, and time and again results were adjudged satisfactory. Culminating in a two day inspection wliich mvolved the entire ship ' s company, JOUETT ' s missile training may someday stand the nation in good stead. 44 The dual missile launcher located on JOUETT ' S forecastle can fire both the anti-air Terrier missile, and the anti-submarine ASROC rocket. To maximize the potential of these weapons and its new sensors, JOUETT has a completely integrated control system built around the naval tactical data system, a high speed data transmis- sion means to exchange information between ships and aircraft of a widely dispersed force. After a suspensful count-down the cry Bird ' s Away! brings a sense of genuine accomplishment to all involved, •  %; 46 In addition to her formidable missile capability, Jouett also carries a rapid-fire 5 54 gun mount and two .3 50 guns to provide additional anti-air as well as anti- surface and shore bombardment capability. 47 _ . - - ' mi ' 1 II ii W € ( 49 In May, 19b7, JOUETT moored to a buoy off Shelter Island, San Diego, California and awaited the arrival inspection of Fleet Training Group. We did not have long to wait. For the next seven weeks, JOUETT was host to a team of dedicated and highly competent professionals, who knew but one cause: To make JOUETT battle-ready. 50 In the weeks that followed, genei-al quarters stations became more fami- liar to the crew than were their living compartments . Fire Control modules and main switchboards were but two areas in which JOUETT men were trained and re- trained to provide instantan- eous and correct responses. Although operating in friendly and well-knov n waters, the Navigation team plotted positions as diligently as if we were in fact operating off hostile shores . All hands were aware that the ship would enter combat in a few months, and the ' 52 recommendations of Fleet Training Group personnel were eagerly sought out and scrupously put into practice. Throughout, the Commanding Officer kept the crew abreast of the tactical situation by means of the public address system . 53 Under the watchful eyes of the ship ' s leading Boatswain ' s Mates, JOUETT deckhands gained proficiency in the varied phases of marlinspike seamanship. wy ' ■ • ,„ - Anti-submarine warfare training was also emphasized on the bridge and in UB Plot, Bathythermograph readings were frequently taken to determine environmental conditions for our ASW sensors . ' 55 Missile launches were carefully monitored from the Weapons Module of Combat Information Center, while surface and air contacts were tracked and plotted by the ship ' s radarmen. 56 Damage control train- ing was heavily empha- sized by fleet training group, as was proficiency and readiness of the ship ' s navigation team . ' 1 1- s.%  -., :.- • 57 The rewards of rigorous training are varied and enduring. For some, their competence was rewarded by advancement to Chief Petty Officer, complete with mock court and suitable punishments . The initiate ' s good humor and even temper in- dicate a man ready to accept an increased burden of responsibil- ity. 58 More tangible rewards ol training include the JOUETT Outstanding Service Award , here being presented to QMC Johnsen, on the occa- sion of his transfer, and the coveted Crow , here being awarded to Card, SFM3. v- , y N I CAPTAIN ARTHUR T. EMERSON, Jr. Commander Destroy- er Squadron One, expressed pleasure at the presentation of good conduct awards, be it a man ' s first award, or his eighth. As senior plankowners depart JOUETT for further assignment or for retirement, they depart with the satisfaction of having trained boys to do a man ' s work. ' ™ .,: 62 suKvwe 63 so FARE YE WELL, MY BONNIE GAL I CAN NO LONGER STAY; FOR I ' M OFFON ATRIP IN AGOVERNMENT SHIP TEN THOUSAND MILES AWAY OLD SEA SHANTY 64 . ' -. DEPARTURE FOR WESTPAC 65 After a welcome holiday respite from fleet exercises, shipyard availabilities, and formal training ashore, which men of the JOUETT spent with their families and loved ones, preparation for deployment commenced in earnest. Stores and supplies were loaded aboard, all equipment was brought up to top condition, and the men, well- rested and eager, returned from their Christmas leave. Jti«!ir - On the morning of January 16, 19b8, JOUETT cast off all lines, put both engines astern, and backed away from the pier, leaving wives and children, sweethearts and friends behind. The long months of training and preparation had borne fruit. For the first time, DLG-29 proceeded to conflict, ready to serve. 66 H ' - 67 As the gentle swells of the Pacific rolled beneath her hull, JOUETT steamed west- ward, toward the South China Sea. At Pearl Harbor, Guam and Subic Bay, new equip- ment and gear were brought aboard . A period of familiarization with such equip- ment as .50 caliber machine guns followed. 68 L 69 70 Familiarization with t ' orcign waters was necessary, too. The Quartermasters checked and re-checked their positions, while the navigator conferred with the commanding officer about the next day ' s track. Strange landmarks ashore were supplanted by unfamiliar con- stellations overhead as JOUETT steamed southwest. 71 ippsw -™ w Xhe crew ' s mess became the scene of unusual activities, as the hospital corpsnien administered innoculations for various tropical diseases, training, lectures and movies for various evolutions were held, and ship ' s officers conducted a series of briefings on the rapidly -changing political and military situation in South-East Asia. 73 74 r.- ? - . ■ As JOUETT moved ever westward, the crew were conscious of the events of World War II. As COMCRUDESPAC ' S band played the National Anthem in Pearl Harbor, many thoughts turned back to a Sunday morning in 1941. The sights of the Pacific were not strange to all JOUBTT men, however. Former residents of the Plulippines Islands crowded the rail as JOUETT steamed into their homeland. 75 r 76 Lookouts were di-illcd on recognition of vessels common to the waters of the South China Sea, including small coastal freight- ers, and the ever-present North Vietnamese fishing junks . 77 78 ■■•  l-- ,T f - J During our first period on the line in the Tonkin Gulf, JOUETT became familiar with the procedures re- quired for a search and rescue (SAR) unit. To enhance our ability to rescue downed aviators, the ship oper- ated as one-half of a SAR team. The other member of this team was a UH-2A helicopter, which flew aboard the day the sliip steamed out of Subic Bay, and operated off our flight deck throughout the remainder of deploy- ment. The helicopter itself, in its protective coloration of black and olive drab, presents a sleek and stream- lined appearance, whether resting on JOUETT ' s deck or in flight. It is capable of proceeding to the locale of a downed aircraft at high speeds, hovering over the scene, locating survivors, lowering crew members to the ground or into the sea, and effecting a rescue that would have been otherwise impossible. 79 Equally adept at hovering or flying at speeds well in excess of 100 knots, the UH- 2A helicopter is uniquely fitted to its role in the search and rescue effort. 80 The UH-2A helicopter carries a pilot, co-pilot, and crew of two, all of whom are expert swimmers and marksmen, skilled in rescue teclmiques and first-aid procedures. Other llelo detachment members function as a ground crew, responsible for maintaining the aircraft in a condition ready for instantaneous response. 81 Members of JOUETT ' s crew were impressed with the array of controls in the helicopter ' s cockpit. . . 82 and with the flight gear and armament of the helicopter ' s crewmen, 83 84 Safety is the paramount concern ol the Landing- Signal Director, who is responsible for efficient, accident-free flight operations. 85 K L V«. HHB r 86 Take-olT procedures, too, involve close coordination and attention to detail. During JOUETT ' S first line period, our total of accident-free land- ings rose above the figure of one hundred and twenty . 87 88 The sliip ' s helicopter crash party was stationed during all flight operations. Al- though fortunately, their services were never needed, they stood ready to rescue pilots and crewmen, extinguish fires, and protect JOUETT from the danger of a flight-deck accident. Since flight operations from a DLG are truly a ship-wide evolution, many work gi ' oups were represented in the iUOth accident-free landing ceremony . 89 It 91 After a trip to the U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where JOUETT and her crew recovered from the rigors of the first line period, the ship returned to the Tonkin Gulf in early April. Our second line period involved some changes from the first — clear skies greeted us, as the annual monsoon had ended- -and a second helicop- ter, the larger SH-3, was added to our SAR Team during daylight hours. 92 93 . . .Other equally important phases of life in the Tonkin Gulf continued unchanged despite weather and tactics. It is necessary to refuel and reprovision on occasion in order to keep a sliip of the line at sea. « -r fer; .■SjKw; . vi ! At about this time, the watchstanders in CIC— the nerve center of the ship- adopted a most unusual mascot — the Parnelephant — which stood them in good stead throughout the remainder of the deployment. 97 With the welcome advent of clear skies, leisure-time activities gained importance among the crew . Such endeavors ranged from body -building. . . . . .to model -Building. to solitary meditation, 100 f ' 1 1 Helicopter operations continued at a hectic pace during JOUETT ' S second period on the line in the Tonkin Gulf. During this time, accident-free land- ings rose above 200, and then above the 300 mark. Less common Helo operations in- cluded personnel transfers from a hovering aircraft. . . 101 ' fT .And HIFR, or helicopter in-flight refueling. f 103 As JOUETT ' S second line period ended and our third began, the ship had gained proficiency in search and rescue work, through actual practice. To further comple- ment the DLG UH -2 SAR Team, JOUETT ' S combat information center maintained close radio and radar contact with all aircraft flying into North Vietnam . Should one of these aircraft encounter difficulty, the word was passed from CIC SAR Alert- -SAR Alert ; The CIC watch section was bolstered by the presence of additional officers and en- listed men who man highly sopliisticated electronic search equipment. At the same time, the helicopter was readied for immediate launch. As the officer of the deck turned the slrip into the wind, pilots and flight crew dashed to the Helo, the ship ' s Helo detail manned their stations. Within minutes, the Helo was cleared for take-off and rose into the air, slowly at first, then rapidly accelerating toward the SAR location . ' ' ' ' «s ;,s • Five times, the scene of a successful SAR landing was repeated, and eight Navy fliers owe their lives and their freedom to JOUETT ' S SAR Team. In the pages that follow, no captions are necessary. The relief, elation and fatigue evident in the faces of rescued pilots and radar intercept officers speak louder than words in describing the value of the contribution of the USS JOUETT. 105 107 108 ! 109 Ill If laurels are to be awarded for JOUETT ' S participation in the Viet Nam conflict, no reward or medal can surpass the satisfaction evident in the preceding pages . 112 In addition to the drama oi Search and Rescue operations, more prosaic matters occupied much of JOUETT ' s time during deployment. Some statistics of this ship ' s first Far-East cruise include: Total miles steamed— over 50, 000 Gallons of fuel oil burned— over 3,500,000 gallons Days away from home port— 184 Days underway — 151 Number of hot meals prepared — over 220,000 Loaves of bread baked —over 12,000 Total payrolls-$712, 749 Total money orders sold — $99, 344 Pounds of clothing laundered— 159, 500 Number of uniforms starched and pressed — 38, 199 Commonplace sights aboard JOUETT in WESTPAC included. . . . . .shifting of communications circuits. . . .and maintainance of electronic components, 114 Personnel standing mid -watches became familiar with the mouth-watering aroma of fresh-baked bread, pies and cakes . Pictured above are the Lowery brothers, working at night as usual, on the occasion of baking the 10, 666th loaf of bread during deployment . 115 In addition to several sets of brothers, JOUETT numbers among her crew a father-son combination. Here, Seaman David Childs hands a homeward-bound letter to the ship ' s Postal Clerk, his father, PCI Clayton Childs. 116 For each of the 50,000 miles steamed, confi- dence in the purity of boiler feed water is essential. Feed water tests are conducted by the Oil King . Although underway replenishment operations were generally conducted at night, the bridge UNREP team occasionally enjoyed the comparative luxury of unrestricted visibility while making an approach on an oiler. 118 Air controllers became adept at shuttling helicopters on and off our deck, as mail, freight and passengers were transferred on a daily basis . 4 19 In a highly imique sequence of events, an SH-3 helicopter experienced mechanical difficulty while on boar-d, and was unable to fly off for needed repairs . Too large to fit the ship ' s hangar, the SH-3 was moved forward on the flight deck, wliile flight operations continued with the UH-2. JOUETT made a hurried voyage to the port of DaNang, where a U.S. Army Sky Crane helicopter hoisted our disabled Big Mother off the ship, hi a matter of a few days, this very helicopter returned to duty, and once again flew from the deck of JOUETT. 120 121 CINCPACFLT VISIT On 21 June, JOUETT was paid a great honor and enjoyed a rare privilege when she was visited by three of the most important U.S. Navy Commanders in the Pacific Fleet. This episode of the JOUETT heritage began when eight gongs rang out sharply, as the word was passed Pacific Fleet, arriving . Then the word was passed, Seventh Fleet, arriving . This was followed by the announcement Carrier Division Five, Arriving . f J The three admirals quickly were escorted to the bridge and CIC Areas, where they were then briefed on current operations . CINCPACFLT addressed the assembled officers and men of JOUETT, commending them on the fine manner in which they were carrying out their duties . M w w «• J j ■• ' ' 5 r« ■■ :0PSTjH(?r4An,. MniNM«Wl V S JOUETTDLGil SCOREBOARD ZJiZ HEW JCfU ' EGO HBmZAeE PORTS VISITED HAPPENINGS . CEREMONIES . 129 The Seci-etary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending USS JOUETT (DLG-29) for service as set forth in the following citation: For exceptionally meritorious service from 18 February through 29 June 1968 while engaged in operations against Enemy Aggressor Forces in the waters contiguous to the hostile Coastline of North Vietnam. As a principal unit of Task Force Seventy -Seven ' s search and Rescue Forces, USS JOUETT carried out day and night search and Rescue Missions, control of combat Air Patrol, Strike -Following Duties, and Air Defense Operations against hostile aircraft. The successful completion of a large percentage of the search and Rescue Missions, involving pilots downed in North Vietnam, reflects the skillful planning and extensive training and preparation accomplished by the Ship ' s Personnel in the face of an extremely hostile enemy environment. After arrival in the Gulf of Tonkin, JOUETT Personnel quickly became noted for the professional manner and exacting thoroughness with which they controlled combat Air Patrol over North Vietnam and provided Strike-Following Services to Carrier Aircraft interdicting North Vietnamese supply lines. Additionally, JOUETT ' s aggressive and highly effective tecliniques in countering enemy Aircraft contributed in large measure to the security of Naval Ships in the South China Sea. The courage, stamina, professionalism, and dedication displayed by the Officers and men of USS JOUETT earned the admiration and gratitude of the pilots and Air Crewmen of Task Force Seventy-Seven and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. All Personnel attached to and serving on board USS JOUETT (DLG-29) during the above-designated period, or any part thereof, are hereby authorized to wear the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. BRONZE STAR MEDAL CAPT ROBERT S. HAYES, USN LCDR JERRY M. LOVELESS, USN NAV ' COMMENDATION MEDAL CDR JOHN F. ADDAMS, USN CDR JOHN A. WALKER JR., USN LCDR ROBERT E, LANTSBERGER, USN LCDR HAROLD B. RUSSELL, USN LCDR ROBERT S. MALONE, USN LT ROBERT T. DOAN, USN LT FREDERICK D. SALZER, USN CWO THEODORE C. SCHELIN, USN RDCS DONALD N. DOCKERY, USN RDl RICHARD F. TANNER, USN RDl JOSEPH T. WHITFILL, USN RD2 JON E. LARSON, USN NAV ' ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL LT WAYNE H. BOSTIC, USN LT HOWARD D. HOPKINS, USN LT ROBERT I. VIC KERS, USN LT DONALD G. AUSTIN, USN LT ALLEN E. BAUMRUCKER, USN LT BRUCE K. WOOD, USN LT JOEIN W. BARR, USN ENS DAVID A. STRAUS, USNK CWO J. D. HOLDER, USN RDC BRUCE A. ROBB, USN RDl GLENN R. NEWSOM, USN RDl WILBERT L. STAMNITZ, USN SKCS JOSEPH S. HARRIS JR., USN FTCS EVAN D. COX, USN STC LAWRENCE J. R. MARTIN JR., USN RMC RAYMOND G. PARKER JR., USN ETC WILUAM B. KENDALL, USN FTMC ROBERT L. GASKILL, USN QMC RICHARD L. ROHR, USN HMC WILLDXM H. FORD, USN RD2 CHARLES L. STRACKE, USN RM2 VINCENT A. LODGE, USN DS2 JERRY A. CHRISTENSEN, USN RD2 RICHARD N. CARRIKER, USN RD2 WILLIAM R. SMITH, USN ETR2 ROY V. SIFERT, USN ETN3 ROY E. WEST, USN RD3 PAUL E. NANCE, USN SEVENTH FLT LETTER OF COMMENDATION LT THEODORE W. HUCKABONE, USN LT CARL JAFFEE, USN LT EDWARD W. WITHROW JR., USN LT ROBERT N. JAMES, USN LT ROBERT J. TERHUNE, USN LTJG RICHARD F. ' McCORMICK, USNR ENS PAUL C. METTA, USNR GMMl GEORGE R BESHEARS, USN GMMl CLAUDE H. GUNNERSEN, USN RDl DANIEL E. WTilTE, USN RD2 ERIC K. JUPITER, USN RD2 BRUCE L. MORRISON, USN RDC THOMAS E. CREW, USN FTGC GLENN H. UNDERWOOD, USN SHC LYNN E. NEWTON, USN DSC JAMES E. BOWERS, USN SMC MAXIE L. DAUGHERTY, USN STC BROOK E. FOX, USN PCI CLAYTON O. CHILDS, USN CSI MICHAEL F. COLLINS, USN MRl ALLEN F. HARRIS, USN RDl DOUGLAS E. WALKINGSTICK, USN FTMl DENNIS M. BIELINSKI, USN FTMl FRANS A. VAN GELDER, USN RM2 DONALD C. LA FLAMME, USN DS2 RONALD L. RODDEWIG, USN HM2 ERNEST F. PAYTON, USN STG2 DANIEL M. CARTY, USN RD2 KENNETH L. EATON, USN RD2 TED W. MERRITT, USN STG3 WAYNE M. SEMENKOW, USN RM3 GORDON S. GANTT, USNR RM3 DAVID F. FARIDONI, USN SN SCOTT C. JONES, USN 130 131 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA JOUETT ' S hxst port visit was paid to the Canadian port of Vancouver, early in March, 1967. Although the weather in the Pacific Northwest was bleak and cheerless, the open-handed hospitality of our neighbors to the north made these days memorable to the Yanks of JOUETT. 132 While loading ammunition and missiles at the nearby naval facility at Vallejo, Calil ' oi-nia, many of JOUETT ' S crew took an all-too-brief liberty in San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Cars and Chinatown were popular attractions in this most beautiful of American cities . 133 - - ifr. 1 I- PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII JOUETT sailors lined the rails in February 1968, eager for a first glimpse of Hawaii. Although briefings concerning future operations in the Western Pacific were conducted at Pearl Hai bor, opportunity was provided for a glimpse of the famed beaches at Waikiki, the Arizona Memorial at Ford Island, and a tour of the Island of Oahu. At a departmental picnic, touch football was a popular attraction. 134 ••• ■ ' 11111, ' i Uu, 135 GUAM, MARIANAS ISLANDS SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Alter a brie! refueling stop at the Island of Guam, JOUIZTT next moored at Subic Bay. A familiar sight was the old Spanish Gate on the naval station. A tour of the island of Luzon was highlighted by a trip down a mountam stream m a dugout canoe . tb 5 ; A selected few of Jouett ' s officers attended briefings in the embattled city of Danang before the ship took station in the Gulf of Tonkin. DANANG, VIETNAM 137 fess: YOKOSUKA, JAPAN After more than a month at sea, men of JOUETT took maximum advantage of a ten -day visit to Japan. Tours were arranged to the nearby city of Kamakura, site of the famed Dai-Butsu, the city of Tokyo, and the Moirnt Fuji-Hakone Lake District. A memorable facet of this week were the delicate cherry blossoms, in evidence throughout this island nation. 138 Japan ' s justifiably famed railway system was often utilized to whisk JOUETTMEN to the nearby cities of Kumakura, Tokyo and Yokohama. --«-;u«eaj jjKj. Photographers delighted in the ever-changing views of Mount Fujiyama, while the more athletic enjoyed mountain -climbing and skiing in nearby resorts. 140 sl % AaA- V -A ! .:: . : - ■ ■ ' vt0 ' ,- j f - . . 4i M Despite the modern facade of Tokyo and other cities, the rural life of Japan continues little change from year to year. Rice-planting is still done by hand, as it has been for centuries . The charm of any land lies mainly in its people, and the Japanese proved willing subjects for amateur photographers . 141 PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE JOUETT- STYLE Our welcome to Japan was so warm, and our stay so enjoyable, that many wished to be able to do something in return. As a part of the Navy ' s People -to -People Pro- gram, a gi oup of thirty-two men, under the direction of Chaplain A. R. Treibel and Master Chief Petty Officer J. V. Pattison, volunteered two days of their liberty time to assist the pastors of two small churches of the Kyodan, or United Church of Japan , an Ecumenical group of the major Christian denominations. Those who parti- cipated have helped to forge still stronger the bonds which unite our two countries, and all carry with them warm memories of their experience . 142 143 The modern city of Hong Kong, with its excellent restaurants and comfortable hotels, provided a most welcome change from the tension-filled routine of the Tonkin Gulf. Shopping in this free port proved the major attraction for Jouettmen. This period of rest and recuperation passed quickly, but whenJOUETT weighed anchor and got underway, she left Hong Kong with an unblemished liberty record still intact, and her reputation as an Ambassador of Good Will untarnished. HONGKONG, B.C.C. 145 ki. CDG IM I - 4 -i- 1 ■ B J 1 I ■? ■j.i Hong Kong ' s crowded streets and busy harbor were a welcome change from the relative isolation of South SAR Station. ■L. I ... - ' -a f m: 148 SUBICBAY, P.I. , FANTAIL FROLICS f fNp p,t ' m- V t Only a few calories ' As the final days of JOUETT ' S maiden cruise dwindled and passed, a realization grew that it had been a highly successful cruise in many ways. Although many of the Plankowners would soon be assigned elsewhere, they were leaving to their successors more than a well-organized, highly efficient man- ' o-war. They had contributed to a way of doing things --to a new JOUETT heritage, as significant as the Battle Stars of earlier ships named JOUETT, and as meaningful as the actions of Admiral Jouett himself. JOUETT DOES THINGS. .. .. WITH IMAGINATION. . 152 WITH ORIGINALITY JOUETT does things with imagination- -while steaming westward to join the Seventh Fleet, JOUETT participated in a most unusual church service. While Chaplain Arthur Treibel conducted services from JOUETT ' S flight deck, his words were broadcast to the USS PREBLE and the USS HOEL, who had drawai alongside to join m worship. JOUETT does things with originality — although underway replenishment is not an uncommcjn procedure, JOUETT conserved both time and effort while in Yokosuka, Japan, by conducting an INREP with the USS CASTOR. Stores were rapidly moved across a pier by high-line, and struck below to JOUETT ' S storerooms. 153 . liK.) .. . . .Originality. . .When a Putty Officer First Class attains the coveted advancement to Chief Petty Officer, JOUETT officers present liim his first CPO Hat. Wliile in port at Subic Bay, JOUETT loaded terrier missiles from an ammunition lighter, the first such evolution to be conducted by the U.S. Naval Station, Subic Bay . 154 . . .Originality. . .JOUETT ' S anti-submarine rocket (ASROC) weapons system was tested and evaluated at the ASW test range, Dabob Bay, Canada, and was the first such weapon qualilication to be conducted by a U.S. vessel in foreign waters. 155 WITH THOROUGHNESS . . .With thoroughness. . .a total of 450 accident-free helicopter landings was compiled by JOUETT during Westpac deployment alone. This total, a source of pride to all concerned, attests to careful preparation, attention to detail, and devotion to duty. 156 . . WITH HUMOR On 10 July, 196S, at Latitude 00 00 ' , Longitude 180 00 ' , JOUETT was honored by a visit from his Imperial Majesty, King Neptune, ruler of those equatorial regions . Before His Royal Highness arrived, a group of crusty Shellbacks appeared, and assembled all PoUywogs on the forecastle. After the scurvy PoUywogs were convinced that a certain display of humility was required. . . 157 . . .King Neptune and his court arrived. PoUywogs were ceremoniously escorted into the presence of a panel of judges, . . . . . .who found it necessary to order restraint of some of the more militant PoUywogs . 158 King Neptune ' s Medical Department uncovered many rare and curious ailments among the Polly wogs, but all responded to the prompt medication and treatment prescribed. . . . PoUywogs were presented to King Neptune, Queen Amphitrite, and the Beautiful Princess . Following a visit to the Royal Barber. . . After a final baptism in the waters of the Seven Seas, PoUywogs sigTied the King ' s Log and were granted the most honorable title of GOLDEN SHELL- BACK . [ WITH A SENSE OF DUTY . . .With a sense of Duty . . .emblematic of the dedicated and professional services rendered by USS JOUETT in the Tonkin Gulf is the performance of Radarman First Class Allen R. Melton, pictured above with Admiral Hyland, Commander-In-Cliief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Medal of Honor Nominee LTJG Clyde Lassen, MR Lassen ' s Co-Pilot, and two rescued aviators from the USS AMERICA. On the night of 19 June, an aircraft from the USS AMERICA was brought down deep in enemy territory. The scene of the crash was pinpointed by RDl Melton in less than one minute, and a rescue helicopter, piloted by LTJG Lassen was vectored to the scene. Despite heavy enemy concentrations of troops and gi ound fire in the area, a successful rescue was effected. For his incredible bravery under fire, LTJG Lassen was nominated for the nation ' s highest award for liis role in tliis COMDESRON ONE-JOUETT SAR. 161 ' Ut ttlfO ' .s«: «orTV ' :a« -BTVO Js. THB VPS To- V N ' V -Ol-lG ' FM U SS ENTERPRISE TO COMDESRON ONE INFO CTF SEVEN SEVEN -fO CTC SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO CTC SEVEN SEVEN PT FIVE USS JOUETT I. FOR THE LAST TWO LINE PERIODS ENTERPRISE AIRCRAFT WORKED CLOSELY WITH YOUR STAFF AND JOUETT OF YOUR SQUADRON. YOUR STRIKE CONTROL, FLIGHT FOLLOWING. SAR COORDINATION AND FIGHTER CONTROL HAS CONSIS- TENTLY BEEN OUTSTANDING AND THE FINEST WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED. THE AIR WING HAS GAINED THE HIGHEST CONFIDENCE IN YOUR CONTROLLERS AND ATTRIBUTES MANY SUCCESSFUL NIGHT MISSIONS TO THEIR PRECISE VECTORS TO LUCTARS. THE SUCCESS OF MANY SAR EFFORTS HAS BEEN DIRECTLY ATTRI- BUTED TO YOUR OWN QUICK RESPONSE. YOUR FINE SAR TEAM, AND OPTIMUM LTILIZATION OF RESCAP. ALL ABOARD ENTERPRISE WHO HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING JOUETT HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY IMPRESSED BY THE OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL CREW . FM CTF SEVEN SEVEN TO CTU SEVEN SEVEN PT FIVE PT ONE INFO COMSEVENTHFLT COMFAIRWESTPAC CTG SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO USS AMERICA USS JOUETT HC SEVEN HC SEVEN DET ONE ZERO THREE HC SEVEN DET ONE ONE ZERO THE AGGRESSIVE. PERSISTENT AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL EFFORTS WHICH LED TO THE SUCCESSFUL RESCUE HAVE BEEN NOTED WITH ADMIRATION AND PRIDE. WELL DONE TO ALCON. RADM COUSINS. FM 3ARRGP TSN AB RVN TO CTLI 77 PT PT I INFO CTG 77 PT  = CTF 77 pro CTF 77 COMSEVENFLEET SUBJ: SAR INCIDENT 94-ai JOLLY GREEN 25. PLEASE CONVEY MY PERSONAL WELL DONE TO ALL HANDS FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN ASSISTING THE RECOVERY OF JOLLY GREEN 25 AFTER THE EMERGENCY FORCED LANDING ON THE CHINA SEA. THIS COORDINATED EFFORT MADE POSSIBLE THE RECOVERY OF .«iN AIR CREW AND A MILLION DOLLAR AIRCRAFT NEAR AN EXTREMELY HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT. COL LESKE. COM 3 ARRGPSENT)S. 2. ENTERPRISE WISHES YOU A SAFE AND SPEEDY RETURN HOME AND WILL LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN . t- ' ] CTc ,!ffcSS«. ssSSS o, ' 2£«r7° ' £ The. ' --S ' ?o ' ' S ;ffi ' ;s,c« SOf ' 4ii i ' Enti S ' sa ' vej SAR, FM CTU SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO PT ONE TO USS JOUETT USS BUCKLEY HELSUPPRON SEVEN DET ONE ZERO FIVE HELSUPPRON SEVEN DET ONE ONE ZERO VF THREE THREE VF ONE ZERO TWO VAW ONE TWO TWO VAH ONE ZERO VA ONE ONE THREE INFO CTG SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO CTF SEVEN SEVEN CTF SEVEN SEVEN PT FIVE CTF SEVEN SEVEN PT THREE CTF SEVEN ZERO PT EIGHT USS AMERICA USS ENTERPRISE HELSUPPRON SEVEN HELSUPPRON SEVEN DET ONE ZERO THREE SAR INCIDENT 1 YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE AND SUPERB PERFORMANCE IN TODAY ' S SAR FOR VF-iJ ACFTNR 204 WERE THE FACTORS WHICH BROUGHT ABOUT SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF LTJG SIMMONS IN IJ MINUTES FROM EJECTION TO PICK UP. 2. WELL DONE TO ALL AND A SPECL L KUDO FOR VAW-122 ACFT NR 722 FOR HIS CONTROL WORK DURING SUBSEQUENT SEARCH EFFORT. f ? vt OS iTsB ' • ■ .oC-t? co ' st t .o -So - ' ' ' l. oof:l° bV-l ■ f.- tjB;ss SfS , FM COMDESRON ONE TO USS JOUETT 1 . WITH THE ENDING OF OUR SECOND LINE PERIOD I WANT TO E.XPRESS THE GREAT PLE. SURE THAT I HAVE FIAD IN WITNESSING THE OLrrSTANDING PER- FORMANCE OF THE lOUETT. THE SAR SUPPORT WAS SUPERB. AND IN PARTICULAR. THE STRIKE SUPPORT TO OUR NAVY AIRCRAFT WAS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. YOU CAN TAKE PRIDE IN THE TRIBUTE GIVEN THE SHIP BY THE ENTERPRISE FLYBY. THIS IS A REFLECTION OF WEL-DESERVED GRATITUDE THAT FEW HAVE EARNED. WELL DONE. 162 ' ■i ' i- ' i; a- : - I ' M CTU SKVKN SKVEN PT ZERO PT ONE TO USS JOUETT USS BUCKLEY HC SEVEN DET ONE ONE ZERO HC SEVEN DET ONE ZERO SEVEN CO, VF NINE TWO CO. VA TWO THREE CO. VF ONE NINE ONE INFO COMSEVENTHFLT CTF SEVEN SEVEN CTC SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO COMCARDIV ONE USS ENTERPRISE CVW NINE CVW ONE NINE CVW TWO CVSG FIVE FIVE CTC SEVEN ZERO PT EIGHT CO HC SEVEN HC SEVEN DET ONE ZERO THREE SAR INCIDENT 7 MAY 1 . YOUR PROMPT AND AGGRESSIVE RESPONSE IN THE SUBJ SAR INCIDENT WAS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. THE COORDINATION AND ALTERNESS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS WAS SUPERB. YOUR HIGH STATE OF READINESS RESULTED IN THE SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF TWO NAVAL AVI.VrORS FROM THE WATER CLOSE TO THE ENEMY SHORE AND WHILE UNDER HOSTILE GUNFIRE WITHIN 2|3 MINUTES OF THEIR DOWN TIME. MY CONGRATUL-ATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE. 2. TO THE MANY ADDITIONAL UNITS WHO VOLUNTEERED BUT WERE NOT USED. REST ASSURED TaAT YOUR READINESS PROVIDED A SAFETY FACTOR WHICH I. AS SAR COMDR. DEEPLY APPRECIATED. ' ■ , if --v ' to ' l o - ' S ' - ' ii ' A ' ■« ' o ' ' o ' P7 ,. ' ' ' ■ ' r jvr oi ' ' f ; ■o, ' U:. ' Oh tA- s° ,- S iV- ' ,., ' ,, FM CTU SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO PT ONE TO USS ;OUETT USS D. J. BUCKLEY VF-TWOONE VAW-ONE ONE FIVE VA-ONE FOUR SEVEN HC-SEVEN DET ONE ZERO SEVEN INFO USS RANGER COMCVW TWO CTC SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO CTG SEVEN SEVEN PT SEVEN CTF SEVEN SEVEN CO. HC-SEVEN SAR INCIDENT SUNDOWN 03 1. SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF TWO NAVAL AVIATORS FROM RANGER VF-21 RESULTED FROM SMOOTH TEAMWORK. READINESS. AND PROMPT REACTION OF ALL UNITS CONCERNED. PROMPT ANNOUNCEMENT BY VF-21 PILOT WHEN HIT CAVE JOUETT FLIGHT FOLLOWER EARLY WARNING OF SAR AND ALLOWED JOUETT OBTAIN ACCURATE POSITION ON DAMAGED AIRCRAFT. OUTSTANDING REACTION BY VF-21. VAW-115 AND VA-147 ACFT RESULTED IN AN EARLY SIGHTING OF THE PILOTS AFTER EJECTING AND UNTIL THEY LANDED IN THE WATER. THEREAFTER VA-H7 RESCAP COMPLETE REPORTING KEPT THE CREWMEN ' S LOCATION PINPOINTED. HIGH STATE OF READINESS OF HC-7 DET 1 7 ENABLED CLEMENTINE TWO TO BE AIRBORNE WITHIN i MINUTES. COORDINATION AMONG ALL PARTICIPANTS RESULTED IN ACCURATE VECTORS TO HELO AND ACCURATE POSITIONING OF BUCKLEY FOR HIFR OR GUNFIRE SUPPRESSION . 2. YOUR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AND SUPERB PROFESSIONAL COORDINATION IN THIS EMERGENCY RESULTED IN A TOTAL TIME OF ONLY TWENTY-NINE MINUTES FROM RECEIPT OF DANUGE TO ON-DECK RECOVERY OF RESCUE HELO. ALL HANDS DEMONSTRATED THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF S. R READLNESS WHEN IT WAS NEEDED. WELL DONE . FM CTG SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO TO CTU SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO PT ONE GTE SEVEN SEVEN PT ZERO PT ONE PT TWO HELSUPPRON SEVEN DET ONE ONE ZERO USS ENTERPRISE USS YORK TOWN INFO ALL CVA TG CDR TF SEVEN SEVEN CTF SEVEN SEVEN COMSEVENTHFLT Hl:l.SUPPRON SEVEN HELSUPPRON SEVEN DET ONE ZERO THREE nn T-C-.sJi.l-f.V ' - ' ' i ' A- io ' ' iA- ' ;« c Ko Pr ■vtv,. pr O E CHAMPION 406 SAR 1 . FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO DAYS OUR SAR FORCES HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED A IXJWNED AIRCREW UNDER HOSTILE FIRE . 2. THE RECOVERY Ol- THE PILOT OF CHAMPION 400 FROM DEEP WITHIN ENEMY TERRITORY IN AN UNBELIEVABLY SHORT TIME WAS THE RESULT OF THE PROMPT. COOL. .VND PROFESSIONAL ACTIONS OF THE ONE SCENE COMMANDER. THE RESCAP. THE DOWNED PILOT AND MOST OF ALL THE INTERPID CREW OF BIG MOTHER 70. YOU HAVE THE ADMIRATION AND APPKECL TION OF ALL FOR CARRYING OUT A TOUGH ONE. WELL DONE. RADM H. II. EPPES ' Ot. 1 M COMUSMACV n) USS JOUF.TT INFO CTU 77.0.1 COMSEVENTHFLT CINCPACFLT CINCPAC YOUR TIMELY REACTION IN EFFECTING RDVU AND PROVIDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO WOUNDED CREWMAN OF MISSION DEEPLY APPRECIATED BY ALL CONCERNED. 163 ■s SP -fl • - -. - - ' ' ■.■ ' . . .WITH A SENSE OF HAPPINESS! ■3«(3 • ■ «r ' M ' ' ■«% or 30UEGXS 167 THE SOUL OF A SHIP Now, some say that men make a ship and her fame As she goes on her way down to sea; That the crew which first man her will give her name- Good, bad, or whatever may be. The recruits coming after them soon fall in line. And carry tradition along- If the spirit was good, it will always be fine- If bad, it will always be wrong. The soul of a ship is a marvelous thing, Not made of its wood or its steel, But fashioned of mem ' ries and songs that men sing, And fed by the passions men feel. It ' s built of ambition, of jealousy, strife. Of friendsliip, of love, and of fear; It includes almost all of the makings of Life; It ' s nurtured on grumble-and cheer. The soul of a ship is a molder of men- Her spirit lives on through the years . As she started her life, so she is to the end; She shares each recruit ' s hopes and fears. And each man who joins feels the breath of her life- As he stands up and takes heart again - So he takes to himself the old sea as his wife. And the ship ' s made a man among men. 169 THE JOUETT HERITAGE The JOUETT heritage began in the Civil War when then Lieutenant Commander James Edward JOUETT acted with great courage in the Battle of Mobile Bay. In 1911 a new four pipe destroyer, DD-41, joined the Atlantic Fleet, and served with honor in the First World War. In 1939, another destroyer, DD-396, was named JOUETT. She carried on the heritage by sinking a German U-boat, and participating in the invasion of Normandy . The latest chapter of the JOUETT heritage began on 3 December 1966 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard when DLG-29 was commissioned. For over a year the new crew of DLG-29 worked long hours and trained through many evolutions to develop the machinery and weapons systems of a highly sophisticated ship. As a result of their dedication, JOUETT was fully trained and ready for deployment six months earlier than had first been predicted. The subsequent deployment to WESTPAC witnessed the rapid development of the new JOUETT heritage. The word OUTSTANDING and the expression WELL DONE were heard often as the officers and men earned a reputa- tion for doing every task in a highly professional manner. Constantly close to the en emy and to hostile shores, they found themselves in face to face combat. With im- magination, with ingenuity, with enthusiasm, JOUETTMEN developed better ways for supporting our strike aircraft and enabling our fleet to use its power with greater precision, flexibility and safety. We became known as the trusted friend of the air- men who relied upon us for direction and advice. LOVE LAND was known in every carrier ready room in the Seventh Fleet. In addition our Search and Rescue Team, led by COMDESRON ONE, was respected for its ability to bring back the difficult ones over land as well as those who fell into the Gulf of Tonkin. Finally, we set a new record for Terrier missile readiness . Upon our departure from the Seventh Fleet, the messages of praise were ample proof that a new JOUETT heritage had blossomed. We had become known as a ship of professionals who knew their jobs from A to Z . We not only had developed an enviable combat record, but also could look back on a record of exemplary conduct ashore, of over 25 night replenishnients, and almost a thousand helicopter landings or take offs . Our entire cruise was marked by the absence of sickness and not a single serious injury. Truly, this has been a glorious beginning for the new JOUETT. Looking ahead into the expected lifetime of this great ship we know there will be challenges undreamed of as she and her future crew serves our nation . Let us take pride in being a part of this new spirit, but more, let us pledge that we will do everything in our power to nurture it and cause it to flourish. Let us pass on to our reliefs, the next watch, the new JOUETT heritage with pride. Pi ifst 0 i i ROBERTS. HAYES Captain, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer 170 CAPTAIN ROBERT S. HAYES, U.S. NAVY Bom in Columbus, Ohio on 5 July 1922, Captain Hayes received his early education in the public schools of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He attended Washington and Jefferson College for one year prior to entering the U.S. Naval Academy in August 1941. He was graduated and commissioned an Ensign in the Line in June 1944. His first sea service was in the USS SANTA FE (CL-60) during which he partici- pated in the amphibious invasion of Iwo Jima, carrier air strikes against the Philippines, Okinawa, and Tokyo; and finally the occupation of Japan. During the initial carrier strikes against the Japanese homeland the SANTA FE came to the rescue of the badly damaged and burning aircraft carrier, USS FRANKLIN, only fifty miles from the enemy shoreline. For this alongside rescue, during which over eight hundred crew members were taken aboard, the SANTA FE was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. Captain Hayes remained in the SANTA FE until after the day when she reported for inactivation at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He next reported for duty on the Staff of Commander Battleships-Cruisers, Pacific Fleet. Subsequent sea tours includ- ed service in the Atlantic Fleet as Operations Officer of USS PERRY (DD-844); Executive Officer USS NEW (DD-818); Commander Officer USS HEMMINGER (DE-746); Communications Officer, Staff Commander Amphibious Group Four; Operations Officer, Staff Commander South Atlantic Amity Force; and Commanding Officer, USS POWER (DD-839). Service ashore included tours as Assistant Communications Officer, Staff Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic at Norfolk, Virginia; and Strategy and Tactics Reviewing Officer, Staff U.S. Naval War College at Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Hayes is a graduate of the Applied Communications Course of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; the Command and Staff Course of the U.S. Naval War College, and the Intensive French language Course of the Defense Language Institute. He has received a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from Boston University. Prior to reporting to the USS JOUETT, Captain Hayes was Head of the Foreign Languages Department at the U.S. Naval Academy. Boi ' n in Fort Thomas, Kentucky on 3 August 1930, Commander Addams received Ills early education in the public schools of Fort Thomas. He gxaduated from Harvard College in June, 1952, receiving a Bachelor Of Arts Degree with a Major in American History . He was selected for Officer Training at the Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island and was commissioned an Ensign in the line in May 1953. He volunteered for train- ing in explosive ordance disposal as an Ensign and was assigned to the explosive ordance disposal school, Indian Head, Maryland. Upon graduation from this course he served as Officer In Charge, Harbor Defense Unit, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Subsequent sea tours in- cluded duty as Operations Officer USS William C . Lawe (DD-763); Communica- tions CIC Officer, Staff Commander Destroyer Flotilla Two; and Operations Officer, USS William V. Pratt (DLG-13). He next reported for a year of study in the Command and Staff course of the U. S. Naval War College at Newport, Rhode Island. Following graduation he was selected to remain on the Faculty of the Naval War College for the next two years. During this time, in off duty hours, he completed his studies with George Washington University, and was awarded a Master Of Arts in International Affairs . Upon completion of his tour aboard JOUETT, CDR. Addams relieved as Commanding Officer, USS COCHRANE (DDG-21). JOHN F. ADDAMS COMMANDER, USN Jouett ' s First Executive Officer 3 Dec. 1966- 16 April 1968 172 JOHN A. WALKER LCDR, USN Jouett ' s Second Executive Officer 16April 1968 — Bom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 26 September 1933 Lieutenant Commander Walker attended GermantowiT Academy for twelve years . He then attended Princeton University as an NROTC Regular, graduating and being commissioned an Ensign of the line in June 1955. His first sea service was m USS RANDOLPH (CVA-15) during wliich he participated in two Mediterranean Deployments, including The Suez Crisis of 1956. He next reported to USS ALTAIR (AKS-32), homeported in Barcelona, Spain, as Operations Officer . Subsequent sea tours included service in The Atlantic Fleet as Operations Officer, USS LAFFEY (DD-724) and on the Staff Of Commander Cruiser Destroyer Division Twelve as Surface Operations Readiness and Training Officer . Service ashore included tours as U.S. Liaison Officer to Her Majesty ' s Canadian Communication School in Nova Scotia, Canada and on the staff of Commander Service Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harlxjr, Hawaii. 173 DEPARTMENT HEADS LCDR ROBERT E. LANTSBERGER, SC, USN LCDR LELAND S. BEEDLE, USN 174 LCDR ROBERT S. MALONE LCDR HAROLD B. RUSSELL LCDR JERRY M. LOVELESS LT EDWARD W . WITHROW LTCARL JAFFE LT DONALD G. AUSTIN 175 WARDROOM OFFICERS 176 i (Opposite page, left to right) LT R . T. DOAN, LT H . D. HOPKINS, LT R . I. VICKERS, LT R. N. JAMES, LT A. E. BAUMRUCKER, LT B. K, WOOD, LT R. J. TERHUNE, LT W . R. HAINES, LT R . S. MCCORMACK, LT W . E. BOSTIC, LT F. D. SALZER, LTT. W. HUCKABONE. (Above, left to right) LTJC | . W . BARR, LTJG L. V. FAIRCHILD, LTJG D. G WIDENER, LTJG R. F. MCCORMICK, LTJG W . W . YODER, ENS D. A. STRAUS, ENS P. C. METTA, WO J D HOLDER, WO T. C. SCHELIN. 177 Captain Arthur T. EMERSON Jr., U.S. Navy, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned Ensign on 19 June 1942. He attained the rank of Captain on 1 July 1962. After commission- ing and throughout World War II, he served in the USS PENNSYL- VANIA (BB 38) and USS GUAM (CB 2). He was a Turret Officer in the PENNSYLVANIA when •she was awarded the Navy Unit Commenda- tion in 1943. Since World War II his duty assignments have included tours as: Flag Lieutenant to Com- mander Cruiser Division 14 and to Commander Training Command, Pacific Fleet: Executive Officer, USS RABY (DE 698); Ordnance Instruc- tor in the U.S. Naval Academy; Executive Assistant and Senior Aide to the Commander- in-Chief, Pacific; and in the Strategic Plans Division of the CNO ' s Office . He was awarded the Navy Coinmendation Medal, with combat distinguishing device while serving as Opera- tions Officer to Commander Destroyer Squadron ONE during the Korean Conflict and the Joint Service Commendation Medal while serving on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific. Captain EMERSON commanded the USS WALTON (DE 361) from 1954 to 1956, dur- ing which period whe won the Battle Efficiency Award. He also commanded the U.S. Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, the USS WILKINSON (DL 5), and Destroyer Division 252. Before assuming command of Destroyer Squadron ONE, Captain EMERSON served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations where he served as Head, National Policy Section, Strategic Plans and Policy Division since August 1965. CAPTAIN ARTHUR T. EMERSON, USN COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON ONE 178 (Above, left to right) LCDR D.W. WHITING, LTN.E. PARKHURST, LTW.P. RIETZEL, LT R.N. JONES, LTJG H .C . SCHLEICHER, LT A .R . TREIBEL. (Below, left to right, first row) SD2 S.D. ALEGRE, YN3 F.C. CHACO, YN3 J.E. ARAGON, TN Z.G. NAZAL, SPCM F.W. MOLINSKI. (Second row) YNl R.J. BONETTI, CYN3 S.G. MCFADDEN, RMCS R.R. SCHERR, SD2 P.P. BASILIC. f li ta w E A P N S D E P A R T M E N T It if   . cl I ■ .  ■ III 1fc - .. - - - ., MISSILE DIVISION Left to Right First Row: LTJG J.W. BARR, LT R.I. VICKERS, FTC J.V, WATSON JR. Second Row: FTM2 R.A. DUN LAP, GMM3 M.A. TOUPS, FTM3 W.T. WEEKS JR., SNR.G. ADAMS, GMMl G. R BESHEARS. Third Row: GMMl C.H. GUNNERSEN, SN D.L. SISK, FTMl KLEPPER, GMM2D.L. HEIMBACH, GMMSNB. WOLFE, GMMl E.L. SPRINGER. 180 GUNNERY DIVISION Left to right First Row: LT R.J. TERHUNE, LTJG L.V. FAIRCHILD, FTGC G.H. UNDERWOOD. Second Row: FTG2 S. MURRAY, GMG2 D.C. GALER, GMG3 M.A. HEAD, FTGSN J.D. BEDNER, GMG3 R.L. GREEN, GMGSN, J. A. McQUIRE, FTM3 R.B. WINTER, GMGl J. A. JACOBS. Third Row: FTG3 M.F. DUCY, FTGl J.H. OLESON, FMMSN L.H. JENNE, FTG2 W.A. BAKER, GMG2J.C.L. EBERT, FTG3J.M. STANDLSH, FTG3 A.R. MORIN, GMG3 R.W. BAILEY, GMGSN R.J. GANGEMI. 181 FOX DIVISION Left to right First Row: FTM2 G.M. SMITH, FTM3 C.E. DALTON, FTM2 G.H. PRATT, FTM2 W.S. BILLARD, FTM2 l.R. HENSHALL, FTM2 J.B. COLLISI, FTM2 E.H. SAMSON, FTMC B.D. BOBBITT. Second Row: FTMl D.M. BIELINSKI, LT R.N. JAMES, -FTM2 R.T. SCAFE, FTM2M.I. WILLIAMSON, FTM2H.C. METTERNICH, FTMl F.A. VAN GELDER, FTM 2 MLL. WAGNER, FTM2 R . W. CURREN, FTM2J.L. KURIGER. 182 I I AS DIVISION Left to Right First Row: STC L.J.R. MARTIN JR., STC D. R. SIDES, LTT.W. HUCKABONE, STC B.E. FOX, STl P.S. FEELEY. Second Row: STG3 J.D. HELTON, STG3 W.M. SEMENKOW, STG2 D.M. CARTY, STl F.W. SASS JR., STG3 D.M. WOOD, STG3 B.K. CAMPBELL. Third Row: STG3 R.R. HENNINGS, STG3 T.E. GEORGE, STG2 F.C. SHEARER, TM2 W.E. HARTMAN JR., STG3 D.J. GAY, TMl R. TAPL JR. Fourth Row: STG3 T.R. CURTIS, STG3 J.F. GREEN, STl R.D. ENGLISH, STG3 M.R. THULINE, STGSN T.A. CURRY, STG3 M.D. CONNO ' LLEY, STG2 D.U. WICKE. 183 B DECK DIVISION c-i ■s 5 a • V Left to Right Top Row: BM2 L.L, AUCOIN, BMCS T. COLLINS, LT B.K. WOOD, BMl A.W. FERGUSON, SNT.R. FREEMAN, SNR.D. TURNER, SN G.L. PARRACK, SN R.L. McCABE, SN W.R. WILSON, SMSNH.F. LANGLEY, BM3 L.D.K. ONEKEA, SN R. E. WILSON, SNT.L. WELFLE, SNC.J. BELLIZZI, JR., SN F.G. HEDGMAN. w 9 w -■jHf ' ' - f 9 Wi f f f f 1 f Left to Right: SN R.L. SCHUETTER, SN E.H. BUNCHKOWSKI JR., SN E L WESTERHOLD, SNR.W. LEE, SNW.A. GIRARD, SNJ.G. DAY, SN J I SHEFLER, BM3 R.D. FAIR, SN B.W. SCHAFER, SN D.C. KNAPP, SN A J HARVEY, SNJ.M. HUTCHINSON, SNR.C, MASON. Left to Right: SN R.R. BEAUMONT, SN D.J. RUBY, SN H.B. HUNTER, SN M D WINTZ, BM3 K.R. RUTTER, SN F.A. CRUZ, SN T.J. CURTIN, SN R R EMOND, SN T.N. PERDONI. _ 1 fTf,! ' M 185 p E R A T I N S D E P A R T M E N T 01 DIVISION Left to Right: Seated in Front: RDCS D.N. DOCKERY. First Row: RDl A.R. MELTON, LT R.T. DOAN, RDC B.A. ROBB, RDl J.T. WHIT- FILL, RDl R.A. MURRAY, RDl W.L. STAMNITZ, RDl R.F. TANNER. 186 .S-4--AX Left to Right, First Row: RDl R.J. NALWALKER, RD2 B.L. MORRISON, RDl T.R. PIPPERT. Second Row: RD3 A.H. KAUTZ, JR., RD3 B.J. RETTZO. Third Row: RD3 J.D. RYLANDS, RD2 F.W. KELLEHER, RD3 F.J. KEARNEY, RDSN R.A. VIORAL, Fourth Row: RD3 P. A. NANCE, RNSN E.L. WOOD, RDl D.E. WALKING- STICK, RDl D.E. WHITE, RD2 D.K. DeGROAT, RD3 R.W. BROWN, ENS D.A. STRAUS . First Row: RD3 R.K. HANSON, RD3 J.P. JEFFERIES, RD3 L.J. MANGERI, RD3 J.W, JOHNSON. Second Row: SN L.R. HEIM, RD3 J.B. MASINGILL, RD3 R.A. BROXCACCIO. RD3 E.D. McILWEE. (Above) Left to Right; First Row: RD3 STOGSDALL III, RDSNN.H. LEWIS, JR., RDC T.E. CREW. Second Row: RD2 M.K. O ' BRIEN, SN M.H. FULLER, SN D. GAY, SNR.E. NOPONEN. Third Row: RD3 M.E. DOBLE, SN J.G. McCANN JR . , RD3 K . L . EATON JR. Fourth Row: RDSN A.W. WATKINS III, RDSN R.T, WYLLIS, SN P. D. CAMPBELL, RD2T.W, MERRITT. (Left) Left to Right Seated: RD3 E.W. KIRCHNER. First Row: RD2 CARRICKER, RD3 R.L. KAPPENBERG, RD2 W.R. SMITH, RD2 M.D. SCHMIDT. Tliird Row: RD3 D.A. SWEET. c D I V I S I N ,- ,f f  T ' .«t t- vj J Left to Right; First Row: SN W.J. SZCZESiYY, RM3 B.F. COKER JR., RMSN R.D. MOREHOUSE, RM3 P.H. HARRIS, RM3 W.E. WISNER. Second Row: RMS M.J. HANNEMAN, RM3J.M. GALBRAITH, RM3D.F. FARIDONI, SN T.A. SNOPEK, SN A.C. SEPANSKI, RM3 G.E. NOLAN. Third Row: LTA.E. BAUMRUCKER, RM2D.C. LAFLAMME, RM3 J .E . CARSON, RM2 V.H. LODGE JR., RM3A.J. LIZOTTE, RMSN J. D. WILEMAN, RM3 G.S. GANTT, RM3 S.P. ANDERSON, RMC R.G. PARKER JR. First Row: SM3 R.A. FINOCCHIO, SM2 A. BOYD JR., LTA.E. BAUMRUCKER, SMC M.L. DAUGHTERY, SM2 L.T. BO WEN. Second Row SMSNC. DANDY, SM3 R.A. SEBASTYN, SNA. A. GUILBAULT, SN T.L GUARDING . I , Left to Right; First Row: ETl K.W. LUNDEMO, DS2 B.E. SPENSER, ETR2 R.V. SIFERT. Second Row: ETCS G.R. WATHAN JR., LT W.H. BOSTIC, ETC W.B. KENDALL. Tliird Row: SN L.M. ASIGHIERI, ETN3 F.W. WRAYJR., ENT2 R.K. SPORE, ETR2D.L. KNAPPJR. Fourth Row: ETR3 J.S. NOVAK, SNR.E. RIGGAN, ETR:3 R.B. WEIS, ETN3 R.E. WEST, ETN3 j . L . DORN . Left to Rigiit: First Row: DSCS G.K. WILLIAMSON, LT W.H. BOSTIC, DSC J.E. BOWERS. Second Row: DS2 M.B. CARL, DS2 G.G. McINTYRE, DS2 R.L. RODDEWIG. Third Row: DS2 S.D. HILL, DS2 G.D. GUILD, DS2 W.J. MARSFL LONIS, DS3 I.R. PHILLIPS IR., DS2 J.A. CHRISTENSON. E D I V I s I N j %i ' . ' « ' f r , , . , , s .. M DIVISION Left to Right; First Row: MMC F.A. EDMONDS, MM3 R.A. MITCHELL, MM2 H.G. SKOWRONSKI, FN F.A. HOM, FN M. McCUSKER, MMC J.H. WEST, FN R.J. McNIEL, MM3 E.R. DAVIS, FN R.B. EDWARDS, MMC H, BERRY JR. Second Row: MM2 1 .J . ZIMMERMAN, FN G.R. DORSEY, MM2 G.L. BRYDGES, FN K.D. TOWLERTON, MM3 D.F, VOLL, MM3 K.W. ROBBINS. Tliird Row: MM2 D.J. SCHWANDER, FN W.W. HUGHES, MM3 W.E. YOCUM, MM3 R.J. CASE, MM3 K.R. POPE JR., MM2 F.L. KERR. E N G I N E E R I N G D E P A R T M E N T 191 Left to Right; First Row: BTl J.E. LECHNER, BTCS U.L.G. ANDERSON, BTC E.J.L. McKIBBEN, BTl G.E. WISE. Second Row: BT3 MLL. LESLIE, BT2 M.A. REYES, BT2 F.Z. LEOPARD, BT3C.S. STRICKLAND, BT2 W.M. KEMP, BT3 W.J. MITCHELL, FN L.A. CALUGAN. Third Row: FA L.C. BLAISDELL, BT2 W.J. VAN WYCK, FN D.C. REEVES, BT3 R .C . WELDON, FN J .E . CALHOUN, BT3J.D. YOUNG, FA J.F. BARNES. Fourth Row: BT3 M.J. VICKNAIR, BT2 K. G. STEVENS, BT2 J.E. HARDESTY. 192 -} mj R DIVISION Left to Right; First Row: SFC C.J. MOORE, ICCS C ,C . ELDRED, LT H.D. HOPKINS, MMC L.G. RUSSELL, ENIJ.T. HETRICK. Second Row: DC3J.L. GERBER, EM2J.E. RALPH, EM2D.C. BETTGER, EM3M.C. HALLMARK, EMI W.N. BIVENS. Third Row; IC3 R.G. BLACK, EM2J.A. BEARD JR., MRl A.F. HARRIS, FN R.E. WILLIAMSON, IC3 H.E. MOORE, MM2 T.E. PRIOR. 193 V 1 f .-? 1 r .f ' I Left to Right; l-irst Row: IC2 | .J . i-ERi Ai DEZ, FN K.T. REEVES, lu C.k. COURTNEY, ICl D.S. NAVARRO. Second Row: FND.A. LARSEN, EN3J.E. NEWEY, DC3J.H. DAVIS, SFM2C.P. LATHROP, MR3 F.R. CARROLL, MMl L.J. FACCINTO. Third Row: FN D.E. CARTER, FN T.E. DRAKE, EMS W.E. CORDILL, SFM3 G.L. BRICKEY, DC2 F.T.P. MALONEY. First Row: DCFAG.L. PHELPS JR., SFM3M.G. BIVENS, ENS F.E. DRENNERJR., MM2M.L. YOUNG, EM2B.W. GOODMAN. Second Row: IC3 R.J. LEE, SFMS A.K. ETMUND, EMS I.e. WALKER, EN3C.B. RASMUSSEN JR., IC3T.L. SMITH. Left to Right; First Row: CS3 R.M. MILLER, SKI l.D, JETT, SKI D.C. NIELSON, SK3 R.L. HANSON. Second Row: SKCS j.S. HARRIS JR., SK3R. LAIRD, SNC.K. FREIBERG JR., SK3D.J. McFAYDEN, SNG.M, SIMS JR . Left to Right; Seated in Front: TN B.A. LUZCANO. First Row: SD2 V.O. ENCARNACION, SK3 B.A. ORDONEZ, TN R.N. VALDEZ, TN D.V. AMAGAN, SK3 J.L. REYES, TN M.M. TORIO, SD2 F.C. NAVARRO, SK2 R.V. DIMAYA, s u p p L Y D E P A R T M E N T Left to Right; Seated: SHC L.E. NEWTON. First Row: SH3 DePASQUALE, SN G.J. DUKAS, SH2J.M. KUCHINSKI, SH3 W.F. NELSON, SNJ.T. KORTLANG, SNT.A, DRISCOLL, SH3 E.F. MARTINL SHI H.J. FISCHER. Right to Left; First Row: CS3 M.E. VALBERG, CS3 L.B. DRAIME, CS3 N.G. LICATESE, CSSN F. CELESTE, CSl M.F. COLLINS, CS2 W.L. McELFISH. Left to Right; First Row: CS3 D.L. HENDERSON, CS2 M.R. LOWREY, CSS C.J. LOWREY, CSS P.L. TIERNEY, CSS T.V. ANDERSON, CSSN O . PAGAN. Left to Right; First Row: SN J.A. JACKS, SKS R.E. PUTMAN, FN J.C. GRANIER, RMSN R.D. MOREHOUSE, EN M.B. BRACKEN, SN D.R. VIERA, SN D.O. CHILDS. Second Row: SN W.E. GARVIN, SN T.F. JACOBS JR., SNM.D. VASS, FND.A. LARSEN, FN A. ROWELL, FN J.F. BARNES. I ' flE ' f X N D A E V P 1 A G R A T T M 1 E N N T %% . ■ M, (Opposite Page) LT D. G. AUSTIN, ENS P.C.METTA, SPCM J.V. PATTISON, HMC W.H. FORD, QMC R.L. RHOR. HMC W.H. FORD, HM2 E.F. PAYTON, FTM2 BAIN, JOSN ENGLISH Left to right, First Row: QM3R.W. SMITH, QMC R.L. ROHR, QM3J.G. NEWPORT, LTD.G. AUSTIN. Second Row: QMSN G.D. HUESMAN, QMSN E.F. DOWLING, Third Row: ENS P.C. METTA, QM2 R.A. BUCCA. 1 125 2 Q Left To Right, First Row: PCI C.O.CHILDS, YNI I.Y. RUSSO, PNl P.G. RUIZ. Second Row: PN3 W.C. MORSE III, YN2 R.D. LOW JR., YN3 E.R.J. WESTLUND. Tlurd Row: SN C.C. BICK- FORD, YN3 B. WOODS, YN2 R.M. BROWN, 199 -■ M f  m 0 m • ' STAFF LT H. D. HOPKINS LTD. G. AUSTIN RDCS DOGKERY LTR. I. VIGKERS BAE , FTM2 BIGKFORD, SN ENGLISH, SN DOBLE, RD3 hi k T of JORTH ViETNfl SOUT H ■ — brtM Hw CHINA , - SER ' SOUTH Vietnam Suftic SAI Ort Tokyo xokosuka Ho S Kowc A ' v l  K E Ji. ' A ' ' . ' A OMlTftJ 5X VT-CS o 2 . c -0 ' . MiDw y Xs. r 2 I N N (80 ' £Qi f ToR !1 m m [|iihnO«? VlflEXVttI SwunH mmsi Wi B iRffl Ira