Stump (DD 978) - Naval Cruise Book

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. 'P' 'rs -vw' -1-4 Stump's Proud HISTO USS STUMP is the f sixteenthf in ayyseries, of dth seventh to thirtySpruance class idestroyersyan t e join the Atlantic' Fleetgy sruivurs homeportj, is: Norfolk, Virginia, and is assigned to Cruiser Desttroyii ht dt Destroyer 'SquadroniTen er Group Eig an ' ,, , . MDesigned and built by ingaiis shipbai1dingi Division of Litton Industries, inPascagoula, Mississipi pi, STUMP is a member of the tirsttmajorj class of h U S Navy tobe povveredrbyt gas surface ships int e . . y t it turbine engines. Similiarin design to those used on aircraft, her gas turbine engines enable STUMP to accelerate rapidly, and to maintain high perform-, erations for several days without support. ance op , , STUMP is a versatile multi-mission ship whose primary mission is anti-submarine, warfare. Designed and built from the Keel up to detectiandi destroy submarines, her advanced underwater detection system, computerized tracking, processingfand tar- geting systems make the Spurance class destroyer a versatile submarine fighter. f i , ' , , Automation is employed in many other areas of the ship. S'l'UlVlP'S computerized tactical semi, ronmentg her main propulsion system can be started ,automation enables crevv smaller Y vvhiieqs and the ship and controlled from gunrnounts are crew conform of 2herfdesignQ found ,aboard ioufige, and f ii 5 gSTyUiMP reservations to ensure seabourne platform vvell l l

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COAT 0F RMS SSTU . if I ' . A. ,, ,H ,x I :I -N 'El ra' 'fif--ff in' s ' Q Qaggagi at 'P+ Q. 331 at .fiv- in-Q 'rf' 'fm iii . I sg Z'+WV511f The heroic and distinguished naval career of Admiral Felix B. Stump is reflected in the ship's coat of arms. The many decorations received by Admiral Stump for his exemplary service in the Pacific theater during World War ll are represented in the shield. The blue silhouette cross refers to the Navy Cross awarded him twice while in command ot Carrier Division 24, the white central star denotes the Silver Star medal awarded 'ifor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against enemy-held islands. The Legion ot Merit, which he was awarded three times, is indicated by the crossed arrows in scarlet and white. The US. Army Distinguished Service Medal, received for exceptionally meritorious service as Com- mander of a combined operations center during the early part of the war, is represented by the colors scarlet, white and blue, the colors of the suspension ribbon of the medal. The four smaller stars in gold are in recognition of the attainment of the rank of Admiral, The gold shield is symbolic of knowledge and achievement. Admiral Stump's Navy career, his noted boldness, and his service aboard six aircraft carriers are represented by the griffin holding an anchor. Perhaps the best way to summarize Admiral Stump's philosophy towards his naval career, as well as the best way to summarize the conduct of the proud ship that bears his name, is the ship's motto: TENACITY: FOUNDATIGN CF VICTORY.