Mauna Loa (AE 8) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE LEADER in

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1 The task of the Service Force ship is as vital to the fleet as that of any ship afloat. The ship must provide the fleet, at any time, under any conditions, with the means .to carry out its mission. An ammunition ship carries andpro- vides, by housefall and helo, the striking pow- er which determines the combatant's effectiv- ness and the effectiveness of the fleet. MAUNA LOA, constantly ready, has accomplished this most vital task, has met every commitment and requirement. Through its effectiveness in reaching this end, MAUNA LOA has made her contribution to the Sixth fleet. MAUNA LOA achieved and maintained the highest standard which will serve as an example to those whose missionais replenishment at sea.

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The leaders of the fleet are those men at the top of the chain of command whose de- cisions and ideas determine the courses that the fleets and the ships of the Navy will take. Their job is one where the im- mensity of political and tactical decisions is immeasurable. Yet, the same men find the time to visit a ship and talk with her men. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Thomas Moorer came aboardMAUNA LOA, while at sea, as did Admiral Rivero, CIN- CSOUTH, and Admiral Richardson, COMS IX- THFLT. Such occasions provided all hands to see and appreciate the chain of command in its entirity . 1