Taussig (DDG 746) - Naval Cruise Book

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u-- ' 1. 3 ii Here four of the officers who look like they have already played a double-header leave for the softball diamond with apprehensions about their physical stamina, and also be- cause LTJG PARKER is left with the duty. ' 0 Ensign BROWN inspects the Liberty Party before the men depart to the well-known spots of Olongapo at Subic Bay in the Philippines where their True Loves have been waiting for them since the last cruise. After a brief re-fueling stop in Midway Island on the first of May the Taussig proceeded to Guam for a ten day availability at the Repair Facility. Then, after a 24 hour ASW exercise with one of the Navy's newest Fleet Ballistic Submarines, the Taussig proceeded to Subic Bay to receive last minute preparations before the first assignment of Naval Gunfire Support which was to be the primary duty of the Seventh F1eet's number one Greyhound. F 21 3 Q

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Z This is the first bridge watch I've ever Mean lookin' Srlipe stood! Having qualified as Offi- cer-of-the-Deck on other ships, Chief Signalman GUERRO feels right at home on the Taussig's bridge. 1245 Secure the Messline 1300 Turn to, Continue Ship's Work I 1330 Meeting of the Welfare and Recreation Committee in the Wardroom 1400 Executive Officer's inspection of Messing and Berthing spaces 1500 School of the Ship QFirst Aid briefing for First Division on Mess Decks! 1615 Knock off ship's work A NOTE: TAUSSIG will arrive in GUAM shortly for a ten day Restricted Availability. Along i with accomplishing important ship's work there should be ample time to enjoy the many j recreational facilities available to Navy personnel. Second Class Sonarmen DEWEESE and CLEM illustrate the posture of supervisor for the camera.

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DUTY DIVISION: OC DIVISION DUTY MAA: SHI MC NEILLY USS TAUSSIG QDD 7461 At Sea PLAN OF THE DAY FOR THURSDAY, 9 JUNE 1966 UNIFORM OF THE DAY: OFFfCPO: Wash Khaki ENLISTED: Dungarees I CARRY OUT THE STANDARD UNDERWAY ROUTINE AS PROMULGATED IN TAUSSIG E i 5 5 0600 Reveille 0615 Mess Gear 0630 Breakfast for the Crew ' 0715 Secure the Messline 0730 1 0750 Q0845 QI130 1230 I I Turn to, commence ship's Work I The Taussig goes alongside the USS CACAPON CAO 525 for re plenishment of fuel. 1 ,.. , -Am , .J INST 5400.2 EXCEPTAS MODIFIED BELOW: Muster on Station, submit Muster reports to the Ship's Office General Quarters, continue Naval Gunfire Support missions in CORPS III Secure from General Quarters, prepare for Underway Replenishment Station the Underway Replenishment Detail. Mail closes out. LT CUTRELL takes the advice of YNC ALLINGHAM to maneuver the ship Gunners Mate MALESKI 'keeps a close watch on the ship's headlng.