Thorn (DD 988) - Naval Cruise Book

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CF Divi ion The Fire Controlmen CFCJ of CF division are responsible for the operation and maintenance of THORNLS fire control systems. CF Division's systems of responsibility cover both the Anti-Air and Anti-Surface Warfare arenas. The NATO Sea Sparrow missile system serves as THORN,s primary defense against enemy air attacks. The Harpoon cruise missile is a vital asset in THORN's anti-ship defense. The MK 86 fire control system provides critical targeting data to THORN's 5 inch!54 caliber gun mounts. Finally, the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System CCIWSJ serves as THORN's last line of defense against an inbound missile or aircraft. During Med 2-93 all Weapon systems were manned around the clock, maintaining the highest levels of readiness in defense of possible real world contingencies while operating in the Adriatic Sea. The warriors of CF Division were also credited with developing a unique form of helo hanger whiffle ball, providing the crew with another form of recreation that proved to be a big morale booster. . ' ..,. W Q we A. f M7 i W A X x my 2 A iq R K 4 f S C N . .4 4 .N ,fm 5, NN Q, it XX gs! ,A 4 Q . I f N 11233 My X' X dsl it l Q -ig X ff Ziyi: is f . X swf fy W if X X71 5 Xx Y f E: Q ' 9 5 iiw z . A ,if f ' -1-1 .1 --f1f:5vepQ..' x ,, V ww 1 'M . . ..,, . . y E1 LT E M. Blackburn F CCf SWQ E. L. Fargo 'tighten' W7 F . F nsiwwriva-1 ww , W ,W M , L. . . .. , . is s . Q fa ze- ..: 21723 , 5 me if . -, i.,sfea ' T' A 25.56 xii 1 A N -if e ' Q -1-1 ' v ' .K -l-is Q N Em I.. . ,aww-t.fmwfsa,as .si t.,s5.Qy., -Qiimfgmyfagat. bw - My .ga t Q 1 .,1i.ia.-V Nga ,j,.i?m1Ef , .1 fgeg,.fg5ws- wsssfa-. Kiaggggfi ff, . . it 5... .,..4..v-2. All . .il r Q L W ,..' ,. J Mg , Q 1 1 sl If 2 vo' . A H f I I - v . ... 4..k Q 555: . , ' - ,a.. ' A xf 1 X' fi . F C1 L. A. Mathews F C2 B. K. Hashman F C2 D. E. Heine F C2fS Wj C, D Jacobson 20

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F C2 Ollw' expands his professional knowledge F C2lS WJ Heine and F C3 Smith kick back in Radar I 22 LT Blackburn discusses professional topics with one of his FC s F C1 Mathews strikes a pose