Kidd (DDG 993) - Naval Cruise Book

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if 93 , 1 F H IN REDCROWN AND SHARP GUARD MASTERS OF THE SKY AND SEA

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Rcdcroxxn l nx lli it When onstation in the Adriatic, KIDD operated in support of three missions to influence the war in Bosnia. Operation DENY FLIGHT had KIDD controlling the airspace over the Adriatic and monitoring flight activity over the former Yugoslavia. Sharpguard was the UN naval blockade designed to stop the flow of arms into the war torn region. PROVIDE PROMISE, a U.S. Operation involved air support and airspace monitoring for the air drop of humanitarian aid to the residents of Sarajevo.

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Boat Operations General Quarters Being at sea requires the greatest state ol' readiness. There is no place to run, and no fire department to call. KIDD becomes a city unto herself. To insure safe operations, General Quarters and Main Space Fire Drills are a regular occurrence. Just - as we must be . prepared for fire, we must be I prepared to ' interact with other ships. KlDD's two small boats are often the medium Constant practice is the rule The Adriatic is the proving grounds for a crew s metal 2451 'lv