Philippine Sea (CG 58) - Naval Cruise Book

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l .4 , The son of a career naval officer who participat- ed in the battle of the Philippine Sea aboard USS PRINCETON ICVG-231, Captain Becker graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign in 1968. Captain Becker's first assignment was to the USS WEDDERBURN IDD-6841 where he served as First Division Officer and Combat Informa- tion Center Officer. Subsequent assignments were Officer-in-Charge of a PCF Swift boat engaged in riverine operations during the Viet- nam conflict, Navigator and Combat Informa- tion Center Officer on USS SELLERS IDDG- 111, Operations Officer on USS WILLIAM C. LAWE IDD-7361, Engineering Officer on USS FORT SNELLING ILSD-301, Executive Officer on USS MCCANDLESS IFF-10841, Command- ing Officer on USS ANTRIM IFFG-201, and Sur- face Operations Officer on the staff of Com- o Commanding ifieer John J. Becker Jr. Captain United States Navy Ulf' H374 M? mander Carrier Group Six. Captain Becker assumed command of the PHILIPPINE SEA in June 1992. In addition to these sea assign- ments, Captain Becker served as an intelli- gence analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency and as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Captain Becker is a graduate of the National War College and the Naval Postgraduate School with a Masters of Arts degree in National Secu- rity Affairs. Captain Becker has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and various campaign and service awards. 2 6 NL. , fl' ! I C. il I. ,A i,yI Q . 5, ,I gl

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Lfgqoplfl' L QE Sllb' Pm. 5 QVSICIU 'Smale- missile, , . E used ll rellfd 'bl mme Ueil 30 151015. tuck. bf . swfd in df. SHIP'S CHARACTERISTICS LENGTH ....... ...... 5 67 FEET DRAFT INAVIGATIONJ ...... ....... 3 1.8 FEET BEAM ............. ........ 5 5 FEET DISPLACEMENT. ........................... 9,600 TONS SPEED ................ ...... 3 0+ KNOTS ACCOMMODATIONS 33 OFFICERS DRAFT IKEELJ ..... ........ 2 4 FEET 33 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS 339 ENLISTED PROPULSION VVEAPON S 4 LM2500 GAS TURBINE ENGINES, 80,000 SHAFT MK 7 MOD 4 AEGIS VVEAPON SYSTEM HORSEPOWER 2 MK 45 5 f54 CALIBER LIGHTWEIGHT GUN MOUNTS 2 CONTROLLABLE REVERSIBLE PITCH PROPELLERS 2 MK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEMS lVLSJ- 2 RUDDERS 2 HARPOON MISSILE QUAD-CANISTER LAUNCHERS 2 MK 32 MOD 14 TORPEDO TUBES 2 MK 15 MOD 3 CLOSE-IN WEAPON SYSTEMS ICIVVSJ AN f SPY- lA RADAR IFOUR ARRAYSJ AN I SPS-49 AIR SEARCH RADAR AN I SPS-55 SURFACE SEARCH RADAR AN X SPS-64 NAVIGATION RADAR AN I SPQ-9 SURFACE SURVEILLANCE AND TRACKING RADAR 4 AN XSPG-62 ILLUMINATORS ANXSQR- 19 TOWED-ARRAY SONAR ANfSQS-531-3 SONAR ANXSLQ-32lVJ3 ELECTRONIC WAREARE SUITE , MK 36 MOD 2 SUPER RAPID BLOOMING OFF BOARD CHAFF SYSTEM 3 50 CALIBER MACHINE GUNS COMMAND AND CONTROL MK 1 MOD o AEGIS DISPLAY GROUP AIRCRAFT 2 LAMPS MK III QSH-SOBJ CDAT DF ARMS SHIELD: Dark blue and white symbolize the Sea. Gold embodies excellence and the color red implies action and battle. The two stars honor the past ICV-471 and present ICG-581 ships named for the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The vertical red bar and upright position of the trident, Symbol of the Sea power, Stand for the Vertical Launching System of CG-58. The Striking power of this ship and its Aegis Weapon System are symbolized by the trident'S three prongs which stand for air, Surface, and subsur- face capabilities. The Stylized Sun in base is taken from the Philippine flag and reflect the location of the World War II battle. CREST: The World War II American victory at the Battle of the Philippine Sea will be remembered as the Mariana's Turkey Shoot . Over 80 percent of enemy forces were destroyed at little cost to friendly forces. The rays allude to this heavy air fire and the World War Il Japanese naval ensign. The anchor and wings, together with nine rays, commemorate both the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Aircraft Carrier CV-47, which except for time out to re-arm and make repair, was continually in action and received nine battle stars for its service in the Korean War.

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N8 Jr. 'W gin Berk- iinm SFA 3 sea assi? i1ElllQfl7 Ch 'zoihf 1 . h, A Judie Sch' Sit :QCD aww, -tonal ti' .1 AQUS Sen 3. v .O. ,A d will gil Commanding fficer Patrick A. Callahan Captain United States Navy ZZ June 1990 to Z4 June 1992 A-if Ei Captain Callahan was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering. His initial assignment after commissioning was as First Lieutenant and Fire Control Officer aboard USS BORDELON IDD-8811. Following graduation from the Department Head Course at the Naval Destroyer School in 1969, he served as Weapons Officer aboard USS ROBERT H. MCCARD IDD-8221 until October 1971. Follow on sea assignments include: Weapons Officer, USS RICHMOND K. TURNER ICG-2013 Commissioning Executive Officer, USS NICHOLSON IDD-98213 Surface Opera- tions Officer, Cruiser-Destroyer Group TWOQ Commanding Officer, USS 0'BANNON IDD- 987lg and Chief Staff Officer, Destroyer Squadron SIX. Captain Callahan's shore assignments include Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Person- nel, the Navy Post Graduate School at Mon- terey, California, where he graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, the Naval War College of Newport, Rhode Island, and the Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic staff where he served as Assis- tant Chief of Staff for Combat Systems. Captain Callahan's awards include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with three Gold Stars, the Navy Com- mendation Medal with Gold Star, Navy Achieve- ment Medal, as well as numerous campaign and service awards. Captain Callahan is married to the former Maureen Murphy of Chicago, Illinois and the father of two children, Christopher and Colleen.