Arthur W Radford (DD 968) - Naval Cruise Book

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CSA Division The Sonar Gang is responsible for the Sonar, Underwater Communications, and Torpedo Sys- tems. MK 46 Torpedoes are launched from the port and starboard tubes or dropped from our embarked helicopter. Beyond the normal routine, CSA personnel also stood watches in the Intelligence Center, Bridge Wing .50 caliber guns and visual targeting for the 5 54 caliber guns. COMNAVSURFLANT recognized RADFORD ' s Sonarmen as 1 Acoustics Analysts out of 92 competitors, typifying the versatility, talent, and professionalism that makes RADFORD the Finest ASW Strike Destroyer. ' ' .iti : v- STG2 Ron Audie pTG3Jim Wooder STG3 Edward Puleu STG3 Ed Mozdzer STG3 Robert Coleman STG3 Brian Hatch 21

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COMBAT SYSTEMS Department The reason the ship goes anywhere at all: Combat Systems is responsible for the tactical and technical operation of all the weapons systems; search and fire control radar; electronic naviga- tion and communications; sonar systems and underwater warfare; the ship ' s internal communi- cations; and the Combat Direction System that ties it all together. These men and their Leaders make up the highly trained Security Force, Combat Systems Training Team, and run the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System that ensures a smooth transition from peace-time, pierside conditions to the he.tt of battle with absolute effi- ciency. 20

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sli. , Mam Ki . i TM3 Mike Howard STGSN Mike Nulf ST(;SN Eddie Williams STGSN Tobv Thibert