Arkansas (CGN 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENGINEERING PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY i REQUIRED MENTRY DURING REAGDiU ITERATION NO BUNKING OR LOITERING IN MACHINERY SPACES 3 5

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF NCCM(SW) Courtland R. Johnson USN Master Chief Navy Counselor Courtland R. Johnson was born 22 November 1928 in Kingsburg, California. He began his military career in the U. S. Merchant Marine in 1944, serving as an Able Seaman on oil tankers in the Aleutian Islands and Territory of Alaska. On 6 March 1946, the Master Chief enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served at various posts in CONUS, and with the 20th Air Force, Guam. M. I. After performing various duties in both flying and non flying status, he was discharged with the rank of Corporal. Master Chief Johnson enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in November 1948. Serving at various posts and stations in CONUS, in 1950 the Master Chief was assigned to the First Marine Division as a .30 caliber machine gunner, and machine gun section leader. His regiment, the 1st, under the legendary Colonel Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, participated in every major campagin with the enemy from the invasion at Inchon, north to the Manchurian border. He is a survivor of the bloody Chosin Reservoir campaign in North Korea. He then served in posts in Occupied Japan, and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. He was discharged as a Platoon Sergeant while serving with the 6th Automatic Weapons Battery. Twenty-nine Palms, California. The Master Chief then enlisted in the U. S. Army Military Police Corps, where he served as a Criminal Investigator and Battalion First Sergeant at various Army posts. He was honorably discharged with the rank of First Sergeant in 1958. During the period Master Chief Johnson was not on active duty, he served with the Selma. California, Police department, holding the ranks of Patrolman, Sergeant. Detective, and Assistant Chief of Police. He also served with the Pasadena Police Department as a Patrolman, Motorcycle Officer, and Detective. In May 1966, Master Chief Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Navy with the rank of Chief Yeoman. He has served as a Recruiter, and Chief Recruiter, served on the Staff of the Commandant. 12th Naval District. Treasure Island, California. Naval Marine Corps Reserve Centers, Fresno and Pasadena. California, and while serving in USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) participated in operations “Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind” in Vietnam and Cambodia. In March 1974, he changed his rate to Navy Counselor, advancing to Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was one of the first Master Chief Petty Officers assigned to the Command Master Chief Program and the first Surface Master Chief to serve in such a billet at Naval Air Station. Moffett Field, California. In June 1979, he was selected to become the eighth Force Master Chief for Commander Patrol Wings. U.S. Pacific Fleet, Moffett Field. California. In 1982, he was one of four runners-up for Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. In August 1983, he was the first Bureau Command Master Chief ordered to fill that billet in USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) During his career. Master Chief Johnson has served in: USS GENERAL BLATCHFORD (AP-153); USS GENERAL BREAKINRIDGE (AP 170); USS ALFRED H NOBLE (AKA 218); USS GENERAL WILLIAM A MANN (AP I 13); USS LST 318; USS MOUNT MCKINLEY (LCC-7): USS WILTSIE (DD 766); USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65); USS HANCOCK (CVA-19); USS KANSAS CITY (AOR 3). and USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) In addition to the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge, the Master Chief wears the Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; 2 Navy Achievement Medals; 3 Navy Presidential Unit Citations; Army Presidential Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster; 3 Navy Unit Commendations; 2 Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations; 3 Navy Battle Efficiency Awards; 5 Navy Good Conduct Medals; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and 21 other campaign and service medals. His foreign awards include the Korean Presidential Citation with Oak Leaf. Master Chief Johnson is married to the former Loretta Faye Woods of Sanger. California. They have one son, and a granddaughter. 4

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OFFICERS LCDR Robert P. Perry Engineer Officer 1981-1984 L T Michael D. Palatas Engineer Officer 1984- LT Edward S. Henkler Main Propulsion Assistant 1982-4 LT Edward C. Ohlson Damage Control Assistant LT Ted L. Snider Chemistry Radiological Assis- tant LT Kevin C. Warnke Electrical Officer. RC Division LT Kenneth A. Wilson Main Propulsion Assistant 1984- M-2 Division 1981-1984 » ENGINEERING