Barry (DD 933) - Naval Cruise Book

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s:i T ' dUllfif Captain Richard N. MOSS was commissioned in November 1942. Shortly after commissioning he was assigned to USS (DD-487) where he served until April 1945. He was next assigned to the pre-commissioning detail for USS CHARLES R. WARE (DD-865). He finished his tour in WARE as Executive Officer in November 1947, assuming command of USS LSM 389 where he served until January 1950. After tours ashore at General Line School, Monterey and Naval Amphibious Training Unit, Little Creek, Captain MOSS returned to sea duty in February 1952 as Commanding Officer of USS RAYMOND (DE-341). Subsequent tours included duty on the Staff of Commander Operational Development Force and Commander Amphibious Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. In October 1958 Captain MOSS assumed command of USS ROBERT M. MC CARD (DD-822), serving until June 1960 at which time he was assigned to USS MACON (CA-132) as Executive Officer. He also served on Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Staff, Naval War College Staff and as Commanding Officer of USS TRUCKEE (AO-147). Prior to being ordered as Commander Destroyer Squadron TEN, Captain MOSS served on the Joint Staff of the Joint Chief of Staff. Captain MOSS is married to the former Miss Winifred WALKER of Wilson, North Carolina. They have one child and currently reside in Middletown, R.I. cowiMSiion 10

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-«l I BARRY III POST CONVL, BARRY III During this period BARRY was equipped with the latest modifications to her long range sonar, and employs this accurate sensor with an underwater battery fire control computer - one of the most sophisticated of its kind. This computer directs the fire of the Anti-Submarine Rocket System (ASROC) located aft, and the dual triple torpedo mounts forward. Another advance which was added somewhat later is the IVDS or Independent Variable Depth Sonar which enables BARRY to track submarines which attempt to hide under temperature layers at variable depths. An enlarged communications center and Combat Information Center were also included in the conversion. These modifications give BARRY one of the most advanced AntiSubmarine Warfare systems in the Navy. A secondary mission of the BARRY is to provide shore bombardment in support of Amphibious assault and ground forces. Her two rapid-fire 5 54 guns, mounted forward and aft, provide an effective deterrent to modern aircraft and surface targets. BARRY is 420 feet long with a maximum beam of 45 feet. Fully loaded she displaces 4000 tons with a navigational draft of 20 feet. She is designed to travel at extended periods at speeds over 30 knots. Her main propulsion plant consists of four high-pressure boilers (1200 lbs PSD and two main engines driving twin four bladed propellers. Maximum power developed by the plant is 20000 kilowatts of power, while her evaporators will produce 24,000 gallons of fresh water daily. She accelerates and maneuvers in the best destroyer tradition while possessing superior riding characteristics. Modern air-conditioned working spaces and living compartments are provided for a crew of 300 officers and men. Complete facilities are available for a squadron commander and his staff. On this cruise, COMDESRON 10 used BARRY as his flagship.

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THE STAFF The staff of COMDESRON TEN, better known as THEM came aboard in August and set up thier own routine aboard the flagship. A change in the normal activity aboard the BARRY was immediately apparent. The Quarterdeck Watch learned 37 new ways to announce the arrival and departure of the Commodore. The signalmen had to learn what a broad command pennant was and several JO ' s had to find new parking places. Once underway, however, things began to smooth out. The staff watch offices quickly learned the best sleeping . . . er, working positions from the Radarmen. With varied services, ranging from detailed guidance on how to apply for permanent shore duty in Mozambique, to marriage consolations by the Chaplain, with a Xerox copy or two thrown in, the staff contributed to making life aboard the BARRY more interesting. The Bridge Watches became familiar with the haggard figure stumbling onto the bridge about 0530, asking if the time zones had shifted again. Postal clerks had a hell of a time explaining to the crew why 25 out of every 40 bags of mail went to the staff. Radio discovered that 1 (ship) + 1 (staff) = 4 rather than 2 times the message traffic, while supply came up with a great effort in Antwerp to prevent the loss of the paper war. And that my friends, is what you have to face as a flagship. LESRon 10 sums