Lang (DE 1060) - Naval Cruise Book

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MS2J.S SEDBERRY MSSNIIE. FULLER QMS3S.S VERGARA fMS3R.F BENAVHES MSSNI CR LENTZ

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J DK2 D. R. STURM S MSC D. A. RIVENBURG 4'1- MS1 R. V. MS2 A. B. PANGANIBAN PARTOSAN COOK MS1 J, C, MSSN J. A. JONES HENDERSON MSSN J. D. MSSN C. L. MSSN T. P. . SACKMAN BURNS

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LT. J. R. SMITH Air Department HSL-35 DET-3 OLD D. A. AND COMPANY , attached to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 35, consists of ten enlisted, four officers and one SH-2F helicopter. The LAMPS CLight Air- borne Multipurpose Systeml mission is to provide a quick reaction to ASW threats with secondary tasks of surface surveillance, ASMD CAnti-Ship Missile Detectionl, Naval Gunfire spotting, SAR CSearch and Rescueb, and utility missions. The SH-2F is equipped with a removable sonobuoy launcher, Magnetic Anamoly Detector, Surface Radar, and has the capability to link data information from the sonobuoy back to the surface ships. While deployed aboard LANG, DET-3 flew over 535 flights hours including one-120 'hour month. In addition to its ASW mission, the aircraft proved its Multi-Purpose title by providing Medical Evacuation CMEDEVACJ services from other units at sea on numerous occasions. In one case, the ship that had the need for this service was too far out to sea for a direct trip to the shore facility. Here, LANG was positioned to refuel the helo approximately half-way. In another, the call came in at 3 o'clock in the morning. The plane was but- toned up, however, Within 30 minutes it was airborne. This represents the absolute minimum amount of time that is necessary to prepare the helo for flight. More timely mail pick-up and delivery is another handy job performed. The Airda1es of DET-3 extend our sincere thanks to the officers and men of LANG for their cooperation and assistance during the many Flight Quarters evolutions.