Sylvania (AFS 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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. ,4- :-f.V ,144-iff:-rnfyf, Naval power world Cvnqveferiaiistliranshvut fywkffif naval p0wer..bysA1e2Sar1d6r, , a11dn.NaIi01Ban..nrs: cluded their attempts for worldfconquesti modern naval warfarelis 'infinitely' moreljsoel phi sticated than in the days 'of the pasf.,MissiQlesl, rockets and torpedoes have- replaced the .shell as the primary expedient ofbattle atsea. One of the major requisites of modern sea power is, however more general than any of these examples of modern weaponry. This is the con- cept of mobility. Mobility to remain at sea on patrol for weeks or months, mobility to steam from sea to sea without ever sighting land, this is a major tenent producing the strengthof our modern navy. A major doctrine ofthe U.S. Navy contributing to mobility is mobile logistic support and more specifically underway replenishment. This idea of 'underway replenishment was advanced greatly with the introduction of the AFS in the form of the Mars and the Sylvania. Here is the combination of AF and AKS culminating in Mars and Sylvania supporting the 7th and 6th fleets respectively. The capability of Sylvania is unparalleled in underway replenishment. She is the major supporting unit for the entire sixth fleet and accomplishes her task as a true paragon. She transfers aviation parts, stores, food -and almost anything the mind could think would be needed by our fleet. Her methods of transfer are two-fold, alongside and vertically. She can replenish another ship sixty feet off her side at twenty knots with as much as ten tons at a time moving from her side to the receiving ship. Her two helos, carrying two ton loads each to other ships, combine with alongside transfer to make an unbeatable combination of speed, efficiency and quality of work. There are naturally many ingredients which must be combined into so successful an operation on so large a scale. This combination is ships, equipment and most important...men. The. officers and men of the Sylvania are the most important constituents of the replenishment operation. The men of the different departments must function smoothly together to consummate a successful replenishment operation. This calls for the utmost in effort by all hands and this is always given readily by the crew of Sylvania. The people whovrun the machines, work the cargo and ,handle the ship are the essence of Sylvania's successful accomplish- ment of her importanttasks. T -