Moosebrugger (DD 980) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 JF ' ... PB JjJg J ki FIRST DIVISION LTJG W. S. Simon BMC T. E. Bond SA M. J. Basilio SR C. D. Bainbridge SR J. Besaw SN W. E. Buchanan SN E. T. Buffington BMl J. C. Carroll SA J. E. Carter SR M. A. Costley SA C. S. Crane SN R. R. Crawford

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WEAPONS e Handling a m Tiad of diverse duties and responsibilities, Weapons Department is involved in nearly every aspect of shipboard routine. Encompassing First, Second, Fox, and G divisions, the department is responsible for much more than merely the maintenance of our gun and missile systems. Operating the most advanced sonar system in the U.S. Nav - and very possibly the world, the Moose is always ready to perform her primary mission of Anti-submarine Warfare. Time and again. DD-9S0 has proven her superior ability to locate and isolate any threat hidden beneath friendly waters. In addition, with the destructive force of Anti-submarine Rockets lASROC) and MK 46 Torpedoes, the ship can not only protect herself and her allies but can remove the enemy threat ensuring safe and free passage across the seas for everyone. Second Division ensures that the sonar suite, anti-submarine weaponry and the associated fire control svstems are kept operating at the level that made the MOOSBRUGGER number one in ASW. Though our primary mission is ASW, the MOOSE can not overlook the importance of all other aspects of Naval Warfare. The Spruance class destroyer is above all a multipurpose platform better equipped to handle any contingency than any other naval vessel. Flexibility is the key to surviving in a hostile situation in which the threat may come from the surface or the air as well as beneath the sea. To counter these threats, the MOOSE is fitted with the Harpoon Weapon System, the Nato Seasparrow Missile System, the Mark 86 Gunfire Control System, and two 5 inch 54 caliber lightweight gun mounts. These weapons and their associated fire control systems ensure that the MOOSE can handle any threat, anytime. Fox division, responsible for the Harpoon. Seasparrow. and MK 86 systems, and G division, maintaining the guns and magazines, keep the ship operating as the foremost offensive and defensive capable platform yet designed. First division or Deck is the most diverse of all Weapons Department divisions, responsible for many shipboard evolutions, including small boat handling, underway replenishment, anchoring, line handling, towing, flight quarters and underway bridge watches. First Division often provides the first step to new recruits to a successful naval career. Despite which path a seaman eventually chooses, the experience and training he acquired while a member of First Division will always be invaluable to him. Though seldom applauded for their efforts and accomplishments. First Division has never let the MOOSE down and has kept her looking good and steering straight ahead, reflecting the pride of all who ride on her. Despite the numerous differences evident among the four divisions, the Weapons Department operates as a coordinated body to keep the MOOSBRUGGER ready to respond to the Nation ' s call for action. Still, this is not so surprising when one considers that every man in the department, regar dless of title or rate, is doing his part to maintain the tradition. The success of any ship rides entirely upon her officers and crew and the Weapons Department is proud to share in the continuing triumphs of MOOSBRUGGER, the finest destroyer in any fleet. ■ V 34

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SA W. E. Davis SN S. English SA L. J. Gist SR S. D. Glaspie SN J. R. Gower SN J. R. Gunnels SN D. E. Harrel BM2 R. 0. Harris SN G. H. Heffner SN D. D. Howell BM2 E. Irizarrv SN P. H. Johnson SR T. D. Jones BM3 VV. J. Kellev BM3 T. A. Lambert SA R. B. Lowrv SR E. S. Montenegro BM3 R. B. Norton BMl C. A. Rangnow SR J. L. Reed SN S. M. Skelley SR G. H. Taylor SR T. L. Trujillo BMl M. E. VVyngaert WkM Mm A 36