Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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ve' S 5 S E F l I 3 i 5 5 l The BLT Intelligence CS-2D Section is responsible for providing the BLT Commander with accurate, timely and up-to-date information concerning the enemy, terrain and weather. Working in conjunction with the intelligence assets of the MEU, the BLT S-2 consolidates the information provided by the various external agencies in order to paint a picture of the battlefield for the Commanders. We believe that this is one of the finest, if not the finest intelligence sections ever to serve in the FMF. Where does the Corps get such men? SSgt Kerr, Sgt Tavarone, LCpl Curtin, Capt Gensic W W t f 27 ff j f , --f' ff . if J WW 1 G-am mtwm W MMM . , a im V fa ing, ,W.,,WmW -wa, fwmwyflk Mi My MW 1 ,f 7, f., 'w-.waijfa f M, f 4 ff X yy? smaaa., ,,s,,Mf ' L .. 5 -VQPU, f 4, ' , WW' ,' T' ' X Y 1 '07 . , I , few f J ,sa,,,ga,,, 0. , Www.-W 5, fs 7 X y , ,, f- ,,,wffmjWf-ag W , , , ,, My W Vw ,,

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BLT Admihrstra tion Center 'N f A---t-an -X . Ss at R QT? The BLT Administration Center is the shop that serves the BLT in many unseen ways. Our mission is to see that all pay and allowances for each Marine are in order and are monitored accordingly. We take care of the countless problems before the individual Marine even knows a problem exists. We serve the Marines of the BLT by providing ID cards, SRB maintenance, travel claims, and general input into the ,IUMPSXMMS system via the Unit Diary. On July 11, 1987 we attached 319 Marines to the BLT which put an extraordinary burden on the section without any additional manpower, yet we still handled the situation in the usual professional manner. There have been many highlights on this cruise that will always be remembered. SSgt Hudson, after fiv tries, had a son this time, born on 11 jan 88, weighing 7 lbs 13 ozs. Rumor has it that he was born in a pair of high-top Nikes with a ten-year no-cut contract with the 76er's. CWO-2 Sauber has been stressing out the troops throughout the float, but not with push-ups or 16 hour work days. Instead, he plays Madonna and Beach Boys tapes causing hate and discontent throughout the office. Overall, it gives us great pleasure to serve the finest BLT in the Corps and to be an exclusive part of Tested Mettle . SEMPER FI!!! C l n 'Til Back Row: SSgt Hudson, LCpl Brennan, LCpl Burris, LCpl Cook, LCpl Byerly 2nd Row: LCpl Shorter, Sgt Halbert, LCpl Maccracken, Cpl Becker, LCpl Walters, LCpl Brazier, LCpl Dinnan Front Row: Sgt Sanchez, CWO-2 Sauber, LCpl Garro, Cpl Neilson T921 ' r , yzf H ' . , 0 0

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Survedlan ce And Target Acquisition KS TA j Pla toon This is a photo of the STA Platoon. At least we think it is. No one knows what they do or even if they really exist. If they do exist you couldn't find them anyhow. STA Platoon is able to disappear individually, or as a group. Their Platoon Commander doesn't see them for weeks at a time . . . even when they are aboard the ship. These Marines are especially good at hiding out when it comes time to form working parties or get immunizations. lt's been said that you might get a glance at one of these creatures if you put a hamburger and a cold beer on a tree stump and hide out until nightfall. You must be very quiet and patient though. And by the way . . . this doesn't work if you are a First Sergeant. Back Row: Cpl Mazoyer, LCpl Freeman, LCpl Ashton, Sgt Ginnever, Cpl Parks 2nd Row: LCpl Faryniarz, LCpl Marlow, LCpl Courneya, LCpl Andrews, T.B., LCpl Guard, Cpl McDaniel, SSgt Owens Front Row: LCpl McCoy, LCpl Andrews, M.D., Cpl Phillips, Cpl Hinderliter, Cpl Bertapelle J