Arkansas (CGN 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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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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C OMMAND MASTER CHIEF Master Chief Chute’s reenlistment at the ARIZONA Memorial MMCM (SW SS) David M. Chute Master Chief Machinist Mate (Surface Warfare Submarine Warfare) David M. Chute, joined the Navy in January of 1972. Upon completion of Machinist Mate “A school he served five Months in USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). He then attended nuclear power training. This train- ing entailed six months at Bainbridge, Maryland and a further six months in Ballston Spa, New York. This was followed by a sea tour on the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from March 1974 to August 1975. September. 1975 brought a tour of new construction on the USS TEXAS (CGN 39). The ship was commissioned on 10 September, 1977 and the then Machinist Mate First Class Chute was the leading Petty Officer of number One Engine Room prior to his transfer to Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU), Ballston Spa, New York for instructor duty in November 1978. His tour at the DIG Power Plant was capped with his promotion to Chief Machinist Mate in October 1981. The next tour of sea duty took him to the submarine fleet in the USS SNOOK (SSN 592) as Machinery Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) from June 1982 to November 1985. He completed this sea tour with duty on USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36), from December 1985 to December 1987, where he again served as Machinery Division LCPO and as Reactor Training Division LCPO. He returned to NPTU Ballston Spa, New York and was assigned to the S8G prototype from January 1988 to September 1990. During this tour Chief Chute received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources Management and was Promoted to Senior Chief. His most recent sea tour began in November 1990 with his transfer to USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), where he assumed the duties as Reac- tor Department LCPO following his Promotion to Master Chief Machinist Mate. While serving as LCPO for this 400 man department they were the first ship to eam a grade of Excellent during their March, 1993 Operational Reac- tor Safeguards Exam. Master Chief Chute came to the USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) in November of 1993 following his selection to the Command Master Chief Program. CMC takes a break to pose

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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