Lang (DE 1060) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1973 volume:

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Today, as in ages past, men still go to sea, and even though technology has done much to ease the sailor's burden, life at sea still retains many of the demands that mariners have always known. It also offers challenge, adven- ture, and experience for those who take up its ways. On July 25th, 1972, LANG departed Long Beach, California for a premature deployment which lasted until February 16th, 1973. It was seven months of typhoon- dodging, underway replenishments and Naval Gunfire Support Missions. Several cities of the Orient were visited, including Sasebo, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong. ,This book in an attempt to illustrate those months, to serve as a memory for those who will travel this way only once, and as a chronicle for those who have made the sea a way of life. +Y'l, ftff v wi V 1? 1 5 ,, .J mmf? l ...t ' 1 The U.S.S. LANG CDE-10605 is a Knox Class ocean escort, built at the Los Angeles division of Todd Shipyard Corporation. The keel was laid on March 25th, 1967, and on March 28th, 1970 LANG was commissioned as a United States Ship. LANG was named in honor ofSeaman John Lang, who, in a naval engagement between the USS WASP and the HMS FROLIC during the War of 1812, led a boarding party from the WASP to the English vessel. This courageous act led to the surrender of the F ROLIC. LANG is the second ship of the fleet to bear the name. The first LANG CDD-3995 was commissioned in 1939, and served extensively in the Pacific and Mediterranean theaters of World War Two. For her actions, she was awarded a total of eleven battle stars. LANG QDE-10601 is an integral unit of today's modern Navy, capable of performing in a multi-threat en- vironment. Though her primary function is Anti- Submarine Warfare, LANG is well equipped to assume the responsibility of anti-air warfare, shore bombardment, patrol and command functions. ..- The various systems that make up the ship are the most modern available, from the engineering plant-to elec- tronic systems-to weaponry and microfilm efficency of the supply system. LANG, with a 4100 Tondisplacement and a length of 438 feet, can be driven through the water in ex- cess of 27 Knots. She hosts long range radar and sonar, conventional and rocket-launched torpedoes, and a 5 inch, .54 caliber gun, as well as a highly specialized crew of 210 enlisted men and 14 officers. Living acommodations in- clude a TV lounge, sick-bay, laundry, ship's store, library, and efficient galley, and comfortable berthing spaces, all centrally air-conditioned. LANG is a unit of Destroyer Squadron 9, homeported in Long Beach, California. Since commissioning, LANG has been deployed on two overseas cruises and has receiv- ed, for her actions, the Viet Nam Service award fwith, two starsj, Armed Forces Expeditionary award, the Viet Nam Service award fwith two starsj, Armed Forces Ex- peditionary award, the Viet Nam Campaign award Cwith devicej, and the award for Combat Action. 11 A 'c 5 .4 ? Q 1 5 4 .i 3 33 fe 2 3 3 4 Aa T1 r y 3 H .I : 1 r Q ,, If 1 n i s E l S f I I Q 5 5 i x l 1 P E I r f 1 v rf 'P Q I . fx E 5 if E SI TE fi E 1 s Ar l 1 5 1 I s E i ! 1- 2 Z Y r 1 1 Q 2 E x i, u D 5 5 i ? Q ff s Z f . ASV mix M x ,mwwx-N LCDR Norman A Ma X Sw x W - 4, IZS Ofm LT Charles R. Burchell The Weapons Department is responsible for the ship's surface and ASW weapons system, various types of ord- nance, the use and maintenance of the equipment employed in topside evolutions, and the preservation of the shipis external surfaces. W The Boatswains Mates and Seaman of First Division maintain all the tackle, rigging and machinery used in the ship's many outside evolutions, and they are quite proficient with its operation. During underway replenishments, moorings, and highline transfers, the men of First Division perform many of the vital tasks that are required to ensure a swift but safe evolution under ex- tremely hazardous conditions. These men also have thejob of keeping most of the ship's exterior in a constant state of repair and preservation, and rendering assistance to the other departments with the preservation of their areas as the need arises. Second Division contains Gunners Mates and Firecontrol Technicians whose work revolves mainly WEAPO S DEPARTMENT around the 5 inch, .54 caliber gun. The Gunners Mates maintain the gun's electrical and hydraulic systems, and are responsible for the handling and stowage of its am- munition. In addition, they take care of all small arms and train others to use them properly and safely. Fire Control Technicians are concerned with the gun's complex target tracking system, its calibration and degree of accuracy. ASH Division oversees the operation of the ship's Anti-Submarine Warfare equipment. ASROC Gunners Mates attend to the rocket launcher and its related systems. Sonar Technicians maintain and operate the Sonar and Underwater Battery systems, while the Torpedomen look after their explosive projectiles and the associated launching systems. Weapons Department personnel stand many of the traditional underway watches ships have always required such as helm watches, surface lookouts, roving patrols and Boatswains Mate ofthe Watch. First Lieutenant BMC Ronald W. Tolman LTJG Brian J McNamara BMI Woodrow G. Brown IST DIVISIO BM 2 Richard A Everson BM3 Richard Kin caid, Jr. BM 3 Richard A Larson BM SN William C Lange l -N e ws.,,,.,,,- N, -51. ' f WS . BMSN Ronald L. SN Michael T Platt Farrell SN Thomas M Harmon SN Glenn R. Jarvis SN Danny L SN Victor C.Matt- Jorgenson son SN Alexander D. Turner SA Ross L. Moore SA William W. McGimsey SA Rogelio P. Adamos SA Gary L. Park SA Michael D. Stafford SN Stephen P. Sciancalepore SA David L Korpela ZND DIVISIO ENS Hugh N. McWilliams FTGI David A. Sanderson FTC Gerald F. Hosterman, Gunnery Assistant FTG2 William G. Witting GMG2 Chris A. GMG3 John M. Fanning DL1ClCk v GMG3 Thomas R. Schindler FTG 3 Darrell E Standish FTG3 Bruce E. FTG3 John W. Boardman Neel FTGSN Richard B. Holloway GMGSN Larry W. Stover FTGSN Donald M arcigliano' FTG3 Dallas J. Olson SN Thomas W Moran SN Johnnie D Wheeler FTGSN Allen J. Filipp LTJG Scott R. Bulfinch, ASW Officer GMTI Richard E Delong 3 0 i STC George J McGregor V Q S Q r, ,f 1' Sf SS ' c iww ,M ' 192' K f ,,S A-.S Q rg..--f xr ,Q M, 'SS wma, .. , N tm V gags- Fx i X , S z . X Rgffr f, , fx , , , , 0' . XX S S . A M S M- X J X A S DI VISIO Mamas R S TM02 Ramon J. Betancourt STG2 Ross D. Hayes X an Q msg ,ggi Q W N A 2 ---.-..,,..i. . ,awiqag y,,,f,fj 7 Sexy s N Nw. STG2 Ronald L. STG2 Lee R. Heckman Hubbard l-ii- 'ii ' GMT2 Clayton E Kossuth STG3 Ralph A. Beale, Jr. ' A . STG2 Gary R. STG2 Gregory A. STG2 Steven W Lang Metcalf Russell STG3 John E. Briggs GMT3 John E. Callahan GMT3 Charles D Cox STG3 Peter J. STG3 Thomas A. DiSanto Pratt STG SN Ralph L. Gourley STGSN Dennis A. Hanks SN Ascension T. Nelson SN Arturo Guzman STGSN Scott T. H inschberger LT Gary F. Johnson The function of the Operations Department is to provide the ship with navigational, tactical, and com- munications data and to process this data into useful infor- mation. This information is then used by the ship to make the necessary tactical decisions required during the shipls operations. Shipboard communications reception and transmis- sion, both electrically and visually is the responsibility of OC Division. Radiomen process the daily flow ofincoming messages and send out communications originated by the ship. They also partially maintain their equipment and its associated antenna systems. Signalmen possess the training to send and receive message and tactical information by flashing light, flag hoist, and the mysterious language of semaphore. Incorporated into OC Division are the ships Postal Clerks who handle the ship's official and personal mail. Hospital Corpsmen are also a part of this division. OI Divisionls Operations Specialists staff the Shipls Combat Information Center and use sophisticated radar techniques to plot surface and air contact positions, keep- ing the bridge informed ofthe ship's relation to its surroun- dings. These men also assist in the coordination of target OPERA T10 DEPAR TMEN T information for surface and underwater attack situations. OE Division is composed of Electronic Technicians who repair, test, calibrate and evaluate the ship,s Radar and Communications systems along with their associated test equipment. The ET,s are also responsible for departmental training in the fields of operating procedure, maintenance technique and electrical and electronic safety. Electronic Warfare Technicians are part of this division. They maintain and operate their namesake equipment. The duties of navigation and administration are over- seen by ON division. Quartermasters assist the Navigator in the various aspects of navigation on the high seas. They perform this using charts and electronic navigation aids to plot the ships position. The Star-Fixw method is still one of the methods used. Yeomen and Personnelmen Work in the Ship's offices maintaining personnel records, official documents, publications, and performing the mariade clerical duties of an independently operating organization within the vast Defense Department. The Ship's Career Counselor provides personnel with information and assistance in career planning. i -. .v l ENSIGN' Alfred M. x Joseph X Electronics E X21 Maintenance ETC Steven L Officer Cohen UE DIVISIO .' iig 1' ETI John N. Datto EWl Allen B. .LIT i Passino -a ..1,. ...... .L .- -- ,,..... :.:.,.. , 1. '....-..,,,,-.. -V W.. .--.,,,...4,,,.,......,...,4..,,-.,- ,.,.--,.,....,.,,-,.,,.. ,,,. ,W . M. , -fn. -A - i ETN2 William R. Cressy ETN2 Andrew PQ Tellez ETR3 Kenneth A. EW3 Allen L. Anderson Cross ETR3 David L. Flamino ETR3 Stephen M. Hamm ETN3 Henry L. M Kei ETRSN Ralph W. Myers ETR3 Lyle D. Paavola LTJG Joseph K. Fleurat, RMC Joseph J. Communications Brown Officer HMC William A. SMI Garvis R. Longprg Christian N NQ1 : l . Ax ,f 3, SMI Charles E. Horton RMI Jack A. Sleeman RMI Joseph J. Pfeiffer RM2 Fred R. Bush RM3 James W. RM3 George L Cernanec Hedges RM3 Marvin J. Sexton RM SN George E. Colwell RM SN Laurie L. Elliot RM3 Gregory L. Schuler RM3 Jay L. PC3 Brent A. Johnston Richins S M X of ff, of ,W fax . M- ff, xx ywgw I 5, - iff 2' ' S I, L , xv i , x S X ,,,4' N , .,.. H R lt .,,. NX W 2 . ' o...t ' HAM3 Charles F. RMSN Robert Wetter Magallanes lm SMSN Tom K. Kelling SM3 John T. Dowling , .. . . . - E , , , - -F L, ,,x,4:g U -W., 4,.,..-....,.-L.2.,.L..,,.........m.,1:.w:-,.i.m.f-1.-.- Jagu... ...-.gA.,.Qg......:,...-. .-.-.H - . RMSN Jack S. Gonterman RM SN Clyde E Zimbelman LT Marshall D. GSC Douglas E. Boyd, CIC Officer Bateman 01 DIVISIO O52 RGX A- OS2 Jodnny R. Benson Richardson OS2 Robert S. Bragg OS2 Robert S 1 Kimball GS3 Steven A. OS3 Kenneth E. OS3 James H. OS3 Randall J Braschayko CZYZ Gill Gunderson OS3 .lack R. Schneider OSSN Michael A. Smith Y ,A-YV- .. LTJG David C. Robertson Navigator QMC Paul S. SMI John D. Troy Gonzales YN3 James R. YN3 Paul R. Husvar, Jr. Williams LT James E. Trett, Squadron Chaplain DIVISIO r ,X QMSA Irving B Goldberg J, X Z A Z QMSA Terry L. Murphy QM SN Michael D. McKee SN Richard W. Rose LT Craig L. Butler LANG's steam propulsion plant, its auxiliary and electrical systems, intership communications and hull maintenance fall within the scope of the Engineering Department. Boiler Technicians of B Division maintain all of the machineryused in steam generation, such as the ship's boilers, fuel transfer, and combustion control equipment. These personnel are also responsible for ship refueling arrangements. This entails keeping accurate inventories of fuel aboard and preparing the proper fuel equipment for use. Within M Division, Machinists Mates repair and maintain all of the machinery used to convert steam to mechanical energy. This includes turbines, generators, pumps, valves and their associated control systems. Both BT's and MM7s rely heavily on the Preventive Maintenance System to keep tabs on plant operating con- ditions. One of the jobs of these men is the conversion of sea water to fresh water. Near and dear to every crewmanls heart is the operation of the evaporators. R Division oversees much of the repair work involving auxiliary machinery and structural fittings. Hull Technicians are responsible for damage control procedure, maintenance and training, as well as the related repair of ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT hull and structural damage. Hull Technicians are skilled in working with wood and metal. A Gang's Machinists Mates and Enginemen also inhabit R Division. Their prime concern being with the ship's extensive air-conditioning and refrigeration plants. Enginemen also service emergency generators, boat engines, winch machinery and other related equipment. Machinery Repairmen are the ship's machinists, no relation to machinists mates, but in that these men manufacture a variety of precision parts for regular and emergency maintenance. E Division features Electricians Mates and Interior Communications Electricians who care for a vast electrical network which provides the ship with light, appliance and equipment power and communications. Men of these rates are proficient in work dealing with switchboards, motors, gyro equipment, alarms, and announcing systems. As in other Departments, Engineering personnel stand watches on much of their equipment to ensure its proper operation all day and all night in ports where these services are not available as well as at sea where the ship may be hundreds of miles from land and must rely on these equipments which have no real parallel. ENS James C. RCGSC, G MMC Arthur R. MMl Earl K. Janzen Main Propulsion Bailey Assistant M DIVISIO MM2 Leonard M Brown MM l William A. Walker MM2 Larry D. Renbarger Richardson Nw, ,,,, , . 'w MM2 Donald V- MM3 Curtis A. MM3 Carl R. Betters Brunson MM3 William G. MM3 Michael, W. Cook Lowry MM3 James J. MM3 Michael S. Schroepfer Sweaney MM3 Roy W. Sauers MM3 Bradley W Mallo FN Douglas H. Cates FN Robert A. Young MMFN Carlos W. Brazo CTRSN John K. Phillips MMFN Jacob M Schmidt FN Clifford B. Bowman FA Richard L. Winn Il B DIVISIO BT2 Leon J. BT2 Edwin L. Hill Hagerman BT3 Richard BT3 Arthur D. Hauzinger Kahl BTFN Thomas M. BTFN James C. Geary Daquisto BTCS Robert E. BTCS Philip D. Davis Angle BTI Roy King BTl Richard L. Surprise FN Morice BTFA Francis A. McKinley Greniko l 4 4 lf. K- Etie 'Q iv .li - BTFA Calvin A. I . FA Timothy J. Comer BTFA William T. Jackson Jr. BTFA NI artin C. Lyons BTFA Steven L. Kahl BTFA Mark A. Schmidt W'-'41 ENS Jesse C. Rhodes, Damage Control Assistant ENI Don J. MRI Luis O. Williams Misagal NO PHOTO AVAILABLE MMI Harold L HTI William D E is Hale R DIVISIO HT2 Gary W HT2 Norman P Carpentier Roaten MM2 Benigno HT2 Earl F Way Jr Rodriguez EN3 Harrison Anderson EN 3 Stuart R. Anderson HT3 Gregory L. Crawley MMFN Franklin C. Brown HT3 James M. Boyle HTFN Gregory S. Chapman HTFN William C. Brohm MMFN Robert L. Bryant FN Craig S. Donalson HTFN Jeffrey Brazelton LTJG Joseph A. EMC Elbert L Bohannon, Sikes Electrical Officer ICI Emil D. EM2 Kevin M. Ridgeway Spencer 'E A E DIVISIO EM3 Marc L. EM3 Reynaldo M. IC3 Gerry W, IC3 David L Adams Alonzo Schoessow Skelton , JI, I ,xx ., ix X EM3 Samuel E Sparks ICFN Joseph C. FN Michael Phillips Hernandez ICFN Mark A. Gairson .'l LT William G. Fackenthall As its name implies, the Supply Department is concerned with the vital function of keeping the ship stocked with adequate levels of parts, stores, ordinance and other diverse material. This depart- ment also provides a variety ofpersonal services in the fields of administration and habitability. S-l division is made up of Storekeepers who work within a vast accounting system designed for the rapid acquisition, storage, location and issue of thousands of items, large and small. S-2 Division's Commissarymen are responsible for the prepara- tion and dispensation of food, keeping records of consumption and determining future provisions requirements. The ship's cooks work to provide crewmen with varied and tastefully prepared meals, an important aspect of shipboard living. . . UPPLY DEPARTMENT Ship's Servicemen in S-3 Division provide laundry and barbering services for the crew and also operate the ship's store, which is a very pop- ular feature. They also perform related clerical duties and maintain various vending machines aboard ship. S-4 Division is the ship,s smallest, containing the Disbursing clerk whose duties include the maintenance of the crew's pay records, and other accounting duties pertaining to pay and allowances. Stewards Mates in S-5 division prepare and serve wardroom meals and attend to various war- droom dining functions. They also provide specialized wardroom and stateroom maintenance skills. LTJG Steven J. Henning Disbursing Officer SKC Richard M. Wood DKI Conrad V. SDI Manuel A. Christologo Isla CSI Charles P. CS2 Richard W. Jarvis Butler SD2 Bonifacio J. Hipolito ...ae-v . . f .5 - 1 SH3 John R. SH3 Gustav G Freeman Gentzsch SK3 Craig W. SD3 Elviro P. Andrews Aviles, r CS3 Joseph W. SH3 Gary L. Bodine Cooper E X50 5 Q 1 r r f Z I x SH3 Robert D. SK3 Randall S. Harder Hunt SH3 John C. CS3 John S. Martin Sedberry SN Thomas W. Burke SN Denis D. Garke SDSA James D Cook SN Michael D. Hilleary SA Bradley W. SKSA Richard A. SA Henry L. Isaacs Jones McDonald HES!! . l E , T 4 3 P SN Steven A. Reece s li F ? E SDSN Sinforoso L. Villanueva wwe. A ,M if X Q XXX 24 NX . in 2 .... as 1 11 eg 11 DEPA RTU RE DATE ..... WESTPAC 1972-73 STATISTICS MILES TRAVELED .... '-'-- 3 3,950 mi1CS PROVISIONS -.... D ......... 10118 FUEL CONSUMED .... DAYS UNDERWAY . . . 3,120,000 gallons H. .... 139 DAYS INPORT .... .................. ............ ....... ......... .... 6 1 PORTS VISITED . .. ..... Pearl Harbor, Hawaii C31 July-2 August 1972, and 9 February, 19731 Guam Q12 August, 19721 E, Midway C5 August, 1972 and 7 February, 19733 Subic Bay, R.P. C16-22 August, 29 August-9 September, 24 November-1 December 1972, and 15-23 January, 197311 Kaohsiung, Taiwan Q20-27 December, 197211 , ll Hong Kong, B.C.C. C28 December-3 January, 1972-7311 Sasebo, Japan Q12-21 October, 197211 Yokosuka, Japan Q31 January-2 February, 197311 A DaNang, R.v.N. qs october, 1972 and 4 January, 197311 DATE RETURNED .... 1 1 1 11 11 ,1 Til 1 1 1 1,1 ll ill 11 '11 1 44 1' ,ivi ....15February,1973 THE day had finally arrived. It had been canceled a couple of months before, but this time it WAS the real thing. So-o-o, most of the crew that could, stood out on deck to watch Long Beach disappear on the horizon. Each one had his own private thoughts on this departure. For some it was the first time away from family and friends, for others it was an all too familiar occurence. Were there a few that looked at the deployment as the See the World part of the Navy? Maybe, but each has his own thoughts now... What were the thoughts racing through the minds of those waving from the pier? Was it the first time for them, or had they too seen this before? But - we go - they wave - again and again. . . it ' ml 't Ei N: 'Q il 1, I 1 , i ii l xg, I VE li V 1 1 1 1'!3Q f' DEQ 12 P3 A M 12 1' N fi 3 g Q 5 1 E 1, F w w ex? xii ,, ,1 Q' l! Nr 1 VV 1 w 1 5. i iq 5 yd ' .3 j , W rf W 1 1 1 , , V , 1 W V531 A ifiiilb gmgiyl W M A .114 g WI Q! WM l.1':h'w XMIM mv M1 N fi ci if 4f,:I HH 5 ii' ,psy ,i 1 2 Q H V4 N ' ' Ii Sw is a! iggr Q: wuz i NH U 2 E? I , 's 5 ' A fs' ' NM v-- WK? V V fi !1 G-wi H+ ii? f y, 'fm U 46 F f ' ' 'sl fi! ,A - .iidal f. x r 1 x 7 J ' 5 2 Z: fi f xl 1 i , is . 1 !'E V v W v 1 l 1 i , W 9 fi A 1 L J 47 51 1 11, 1111 3111 111 11 11 111 1111 1 1 , , 11 1 ,, 1 51112 1 SX: 111 1 , . 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On a small ship such as LANG, even though amenities, the every- day tasks that sailors have been performing for years are still there. Whether these jobs are in sup- port of the crewls welfare, or making the ship move, or in the operation or repair of the many electronic systems, every man pitches in to make life at sea a team effort. The pictures that follow try to show some of these routine labors. When these are done not necessarily at the end of the common 8 5 day these men relax some again in a manner that sailors have known for years Others with the movie or radio or TV if the sh1p1s close enough to land to receive the stations Looking through the Dream Books Navy Exchange Catlogs deciding what to get at the stores draws a lot of attention But finding a quiet spot amongst all the machinery to think daydream maybe is something many try to do often for no matter how routine these days are this still is an alien way of life for most no matter how many times before they have lived it 1 4 4 1 M w w gl f f Nowhere else than upon the sea a'o the a'ays, weeks, ana' months fall away quicker into the past. 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Here, the tricky manoeuver of coming alongside another ship and keeping a few hundred yards away while both are traveling at 12 Knots, became almost routine. The tanker sends the hoze over and the ships stay connected for an hour or more. Re-arming requires the same manoeuver, but is infinitely more dangerous. Getting the ordnance stowed securely was an All Hands evolution. Landing helicopters, orjust positioning it for un- loading, is another neat trick. The ship has, again, to maintain a set course and speed to cause the wind to be suitable for the aircraft to position itself with its rotors a few scant yards away from the ship's anten- nae. Each of these tasks requires a precise plan and the teamwork that showed itself again and again. Sometimes we would go from one to another refuel- ing to helo detail. Some members of the crew would have vastly different jobs on each, but our safety record shows the professionalism practiced by all. 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