Walker (DD 517) - Naval Cruise Book

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HUK OPERATIONS H We can seek the moon and stars in outer space, but it is here, on this planet, in liquid space, that the test will come and the decision will be made as to whether we will survive and remain free to do all other things. 4Vice Admiral Thach During the latter portions of World War H, a potent force was assembled to deal with the German U-boat menace in the Atlantic. An aircraft carrier was placed abroad in search of enemy submarines, accompanied by strong destroyer support. The Hunter-Killer CHUKQ Force succeeded in its mission to control the subsurface at- tackers and stayed on through the postwar years. Today, the presence of the Communist submarine strength offers an even greater challenge to the control of the seas. Qur part during the past six months of separa- tion from family and friends has been to exercise and improve upon present proce- dures in Anti-Submarine Warfare QASWQ. This three dimensional force, consisting of air, surface and subsurface units demands smooth team work that must be alert to act with calculated precision at any instant. Our job as a surface unit required the performance of a wide variety of duties. Assignments included: screening the carrier against our own exercise submarines, controlling ASW aircraft, conducting simulated submarine attacks with other destroy- ers and ASW aircraft to mention a few of the tasks. Long and frustrating hours were evident during the early days in West Pac, but with determination and experience the work became easier. Each period of opera- tions contained a new chapter in our HUK lessons to stimulate continued growth. In the event of war, hot or cold, our objective will be to win a game in which there are no rule books or umpires to call foul plays. In this contest, the best men, equipment and knowledge must be utilized to ensure success.