Arkansas (CGN 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Headed by the Chief Engineer, the Engineering Log Room keeps all of the auxiliary and nuclear divisions working together as a team. The planning for all work schedules, major evolutions, and watch bills is accomplished here. The Log Room also handles all of the essential administrative tasks of the department, provides 3M (supply) coordination and computer support, serves as a storage location for technical data, and provides office and meeting space. LCDR BOORUJY LT CALHOUN LT COLANDREA LT GLAZIER LT JOHNSON LT REVELAS LT SVOBODA LT STEFFENSEN 6

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MISSION AND HISTORY OF USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) is the fourth nuclear powered guided missile cruiser of the Virginia class. The nuclear propul- sion plant provides ARKANSAS with the endurance and capability to operate with other conventional and nuclear ships over extended periods of time and over great distances. The mission of USS ARKANSAS is to operate offensively in the presence of air. surface, or subsurface threats either inde- pendently or in support of sea lift convoys, high speed aircraft carrier task forces. Maritime Action Groups, or amphibious task forces. Because of her extensive command, control, and communications suite, ARKANSAS is particularly well suited for joint operations with units from other armed forces, both American and allied. To accomplish ARKANSAS’ mission, she has been equipped with the latest technology and equipment. With a fully inte- grated combat system she has the capabilities to quickly detect modem high speed targets, perform high speed digital data pro- cessing and employ powerful weaponry. ! Weapons delivery can he accomplished against hostile forces by utili:ing two multi-purpose guided missile launchers (anti-air, anti-submarine missiles), two 5 54 caliber guns (anti-air, anti-surface, or shore bombardment), two three-barrel torpedo tubes, two harpoon anti-shipping missile launchers, and two Tomahawk anti-shipping and long range missile launchers. ARKANSAS’ most recent awards include: Battle Efficiency Award (Battle “E ). Maritime Warfare Excellence Award (Black “E”), Engineering Survivahility Excellence Award (Red E”), Command and Control Excellence Award (Green “E ). Logistics Management Excellence Award (Blue E”). Type Commander’s Mission Area Excellence Award for Electronic Warfare. Type Commander’s Golden Anchor Award for Retention Excellence, Type Commander’s Surface Ship Safety Award (Green “S ). and Chief of Naval Operations Surface Ship Safety Award.

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HNS ELLER ETCS (SW) MESSER MMCM MCGUIRE Quality Control is the secret of success ETC (SW) FETT ETl JOHNSON MMC(SW) MAGDALENO MM1 CARTER