Sylvania (AFS 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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-.,.,M,. PHI R. I... CAMPBELL., USN, USS AMERICA CCVA-66,

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MOUNT VESUVIUS STILL APPEARS IN THE BACK- GROUND AS THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE RELEASES THE SECOND VOLUME ON SYLVANIAIS DEPLOYMENT TO THE MEDITERRANEAN. PERMANENTLY HOMEPORTED IN NAPLES, ITALY, THIS VOLUME CARRIES FORWARD THE STORY OF THIS FAST COMBAT. STORES SHIP, THE FIRST OF HER CLASS TO BE AWARDED THE BATTLE EFFICIENCY AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 1967. THIS IS HER STORY - THE STORY OF ITS CREW AND OFFICERS - THE DEDICATED MEN IN NAVY BLUE WHO REPRESENT THE LIFE-LINE OF SEAPOWER. NM 'J

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-N 1 ' - - 1 The logistical services supplied by the Sylvania and other members of our force are vital- to our powerful military establishment if our Naval units are to survive, whether it be during normal peacetime surveillance of the seas or during wartime in defense of freedom throughout the world. - ' The tasks we perform are not new, but the equipment, execution and methods are results of what have been perfected through the years. Today, through our efforts, ships of the line have the ability to remain at sea for indefinite periods, in lieu of relying solely on shore installations for supplies and provisions. Simply stated: primary reliance for support of deployed fleets is placed on afloat capabilities. ' Our deployed fleets patrol what is equivalent to half of the earth's ocean region from the 'Arctic to the Antarctic and the western coastline of the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Without underway replenishment capabilities, our ships would have to go into friendly overseas ports for replenish- ment, This would always be contingent upon the latestpolitical agreements with our allies ftherefore, would not be as dependable as is required for flexible, mobile operations. . ' . 4 . To thwart this possibility and fulfill our goal, we ofthe Sylvania along with other service force ships utilize two methods of underway replenishment at sea -alongside and vertical. The responsibilities of the U.S. Navy' in' protecting the 'oceans of the world are tremendous. Today, our great country prides itself on the mobility, flexibility and endurance of the Armed Forces. Without the ability to remain at sea for sustained periods that we provide, the Navy cannot fulfill its part in our country's military organization. We are part of a vital and proud team, the Service Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. As a part of this team we'play no small part in providing the fleet with the fuel, provisions, stores, ammunition and repair serve ice necessary to remain at sea wherever necessary. The seagoing portion, of which the Sylvania is a part, is composed of four service squadrons com- manded by senior Captains-referred to as Commo-