Blue Ridge (LCC 19) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1981 volume:

•-- ■ ■ I H USS BLUE RIDGE LCC-19 7th FLEET FLAGSHIP 1980-1981 HOMEPORTED IN YOKOSUKA, JAPAN DEDICATION Commander SEVENTH Fleet, his staff and his flagship, USS BLUE RIDGE, travel extensively in the Western Pacific to represent and protect the interests of the United States. The period of time from Summer 1980 to Fall 1981 depicted in this book is but a snapshot in the illustrious history of the SEVENTH Fleet. Many of these men have gone to other duties but the tradition of pride and professionalism continues. This cruise book is a chronicle of challenge, accomplishment and adventure. And more, it is the story of proud men serving their country with distinction. % ' . ' cQ.wvAJU J. D. CHAMBERLAIN Captain, U. S. Navy Commanding Officer USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) Unlike her World War II predecessor of the same name, which had to be converted from a merchantman to an Amphibious Force Flagship, the new 620-foot UNITED STATES SHIP BLUE RIDGE represents a unique effort and achievement in the Navy ' s command and control ship design. Here for the first time is a platform built from the keel up to accomplish the mission of command and control coordination. In this 18,200 ton ship are found the facilities to direct and manage every phase of a complex naval operation. The BLUE RIDGE represents the accumulated knowledge of four decades of the Navy ' s experience in the difficult problem of effective control and coordination. Initially conceived in 1963, BLUE RIDGE was in the planning and design stage for four years before construction finally began at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in early 1967. Three and a half years later on 14 November 1970, she was comissioned. BLUE RIDGE utilizes her main battery of computers, communications gear, and other electronic facilities to fulfill her mission as a flagship for the United States SEVENTH Fleet and her secondary function as a command ship for the Amphibious Task Force and Landing Force Commanders during all phases of fleetwide operations. To maximize the Task Force and Landing Force Commanders ' ability to effectively utilize the vast amount of incoming information, BLUE RIDGE has a modular command and control complex which allows precise control of each aspect of naval warfare in a specific control module. At the heart of the command and control complex are two computer systems — the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) and the Amphibious Support Informa- tion System (ASIS). NTDS, through information provided by BLUE RIDGE radars, as well as through data links with other fleet ships, will provide a complete tactical picture of air, surface and subsurface contacts. From the NTDS picture the most expeditious and coordinated weapons assignments may be made to protect the Task Force from attack. ASIS provides embarked commanders with instantaneous logistical and targeting information. In addition to the two major computers mentioned above, an extremely refined communications system is also an integral part of the ship ' s radical new design. Through an automated patch and computer-controlled switching matrix, any combination of communication equipment desired may be quickly connected. The clean topside area is the result of careful design intended to keep the ship ' s interference to her own communications system at a minimum. A description of BLUE RIDGE would not be complete without mention of her twenty-knot plus speed capability. She is a great improvement in ship design, not only in speed, but also in habitability. Recreation rooms, air conditioning, ship ' s stores, spacious galleys and messing areas all help make life at sea a great deal more pleasant for the crew and embarked staffs. BLUE RIDGE has accomodations for 268 officers and 1200 enlisted men. BLUE RIDGE ' S humanitarian accomplishments include the rescue of 92 Vietnamese refugees from the Malacca Straits. She has won the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Battle Efficiency E, among other awards. Since July 17, 1979, Yokosuka Naval Base has been home for the BLUE RIDGE. The ship makes regular port visits to Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Republic of the Philippines. HHiiiiH CAPT. JOHN D. CHAMBERLAIN, USN COMMANDING OFFICER John D. Chamberlain was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned a degree in International Relations. Commissioned in 1958, Ensign Chamberlain attended CIC School followed by assignment to USS DECATUR (DD-936), where he served as the Electronics Material Officer. During the Summer of 1960 LTJG Chamberlain attended Submarine School and then reported to USS BLUEBACK (SS-581) where he served in each of the major shipboard departments. In November 1964 he attended Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Virginia and as a Lieutenant Commander reported to USS LEWIS AND CLARK (SSBN-644) where he served as Weapons Officer in the Blue Crew. In September 1966 Lieutenant Commander Chamberlain reported to the Polaris Special Projects Office in Washington, for duty with the Fleet Ballistic Missile Certification Program. While a student at the Naval War College, Lieutenant Commander Chamberlain earned his Masters Degree in Foreign Affairs completing his studies in 1969. Commander Chamberlain returned to sea as the Executive Officer of USS BARBEL (SS-580) homeport- ed in Pearl Harbor following which he became the Commanding Officer of USS GRAYBACK (LPSS-574) serving from 1971 until 1973. Commander Chamberlain had duty in Japan from April 1973 to August 1975 as Operations Officer for Commander Submarine Group Seven. Commander Chamberlain returned to Washing- ton in 1975 where he was assigned to the offices of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Submarine -]e, - -!5 - ' 6 ' ;3S rt Warfare. In 1977 he became Submarine Operations Officer at CINCPACFLT and in 1978 assumed duties as Current Operations Officer, Staff CINCPACFLT, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He assumed command of USS BLUE RIDGE on 19 July 1980. Captain Chamberlain ' s personal awards include the Bronze Star with Combat V, the Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards) the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Award. Captain and Mrs. Chamberlain, the former Irene Albrecht of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, are the parents of four children. — • ' - — .-.-— . . ..-ri VADM a A. H. TROST, USN COMSEVENTHFLT in m [anguage : Naval Pe ' s: Id Septe : Scholars™: Gefma ! ' ' intenato ' S (SSN-58?) Medal to ' devotion tc entWiot Uoit Com sybmanne He aw Fleet AnW Ma loJy Assistant ' Wastngto ' He m a . Inl Ctiambe ' o Yoong Me ' loJanj Cre ot r Septemoe ' Assistant C tion an ttie S. ASantc Carlisle Albert Herman Trost was born in Valmeyer, Illinois, on April 24, 1930, son of Elmer H. and Luella (Hoffman) Trost. He attended Wasfiington University, St. Louis, for one year prior to entering the U. S. f aval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, on appointment from his native state in 1949. He graduated first in his class of nine hundred and tw enty-four members on June 5, 1953, and was commissioned an Ensign, U. S. Navy. He advanced to his present rank of Vice Admiral on August 22, 1978 and assumed command of the SEVENTH Fleet on February 14, 1980. Following graduation from the Naval Academy, he reported to USS ROBERT A. OWENS (DD-827) and in December 1954 was detached to attend the Submarine School, New London, Connecticut. Completing submarine training again first in his class, in June 1955, he reported the next month to USS SIRAGO (SS-485). While on board that submarine, he qualified as a Submariner in July 1956. From January to June 1957 he attended the Advanced Nuclear Power course at the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, which he completed first in his class. He had further training at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he qualified as an Engineering Officer of the Watch for Naval Nuclear Power Plants in September 1957. He reported to USS SWORDFISH (SSN-579) in December 1957 and while on board that nuclear powered attack submarine, qualified in December 1959 to command submarines. Detached from SWORDFISH in January 1960, he studied German at the Army Language School, Monterey, California, until June of that year, then had temporary duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. In September 1960 he reported as an Olmsted Scholarship Student at the University of Freiburg, West Germany, where he studied political science and international relations until January 1962. The next month he became Executive Officer of USS SCORPION (SSN-589). He v as awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for ... his leadership, professional skill and devotion to duty ... in that capacity. He is also entitled to the ribbon for, and a facsimile of the Navy Unit Commendation awarded that nuclear powered submarine. He attended the POLARIS Command course at the Fleet Anti-Air Training Center, Dam Neck, Virginia, from May to July 1963, after which he served as Executive Officer to the Blue Crew of the USS VON STEUBEN (SSBN-632). In March 1965 he reported as Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Washington, D. C. Upon completion of that assignment he was awarded the Legion of Merit. In 1964 he was selected by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America. In January 1968 he assumed command of the Blue Crew of the USS SAM RAYBURN (SSBN-635). In September 1969, he was detached for duty as Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel and Administra- tion on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet. He reported in August 1970 as Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Under Secretary of the Navy, John W. Warner. When Mr. Warner became Secretary of the Navy in May 1972, he continued to serve as Executive Assistant and Naval Aide until June 1973. Upon completion of his tour with the Secretary of the Navy, he was awarded a second Legion of Merit. His selection to Flag rank was approved by the President in March 1973. In June 1973, he assumed command of Submarine Flotilla ONE (Subsequently Submarine Group FIVE). In September of that year he was assigned additional duty as Commander Submarine Force Pacific Representative, West Coast. In December 1974, Rear Admiral Trost reported to the Bureau of Naval Personnel as the Assistant Chief for Officer Development and Distribu- tion. In January 1976, he was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as Director, Systems Analysis Division. On August 22, 1978, in his most recent assignment prior to assuming command of the SEVENTH Fleet, Vice Admiral Trost reported to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as Deputy Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet. On completion of that assignment, he was awarded a third Legion of Merit. Vice Admiral Trost assumed the command of SEVENTH Fleet on February 14, 1980 and was relieved of command by Vice Admiral M. Stasser Holcomb on September 15, 1981. Upon departure, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. He was also awarded the Gugseon Medal by the President of the Republic of Korea. His home town is Columbia, Illinois. He is married to the former Pauline Haley of Cottage City, Maryland. Vice Admiral and Mrs. Trost have four children. ■. . . .i -, . . . CAPT. W. LEWIS CHATHAM, USN CHIEF OF STAFF W. Lewis Chatham was born in Houston, Texas, on October 26, 1934. He attended high school in San Antonio, Texas, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Chatham, still reside. A graduate of Rice University, he received his commission as a naval officer in June 1956. He was designated a naval aviator upon completion of flight training in August 1957. As an aviator, Captain Chatham has served in both fighter and attack squadrons and with the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels). He has flown approximately 5,000 hours in over 30 different aircraft types and logged over 1,000 carrier arrested landings. Captain Chatham has commanded Attack Squa- dron FIFTY SIX, Carrier Air Wing FIVE, USS HASSAYAMPA (AO-145) and USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). He assumed the position of Chief of Staff on June 12, 1980 and upon promotion to Rear Admiral was relieved by Captain Rodney B. McDaniel on August 20, 1981. Captain Chatham was awarded the Legion of Merit upon his departure. Captain Chatham has also served on the staffs of the Chief of Naval Operations; Commander, U. S. Naval Forces Japan; and Commander, Light Attack Wings Pacific. His awards include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross (4 awards), the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (10 awards), Strike Flight Air Medals (35 awards). Navy Commenda- tion Medal (4 awards) and the Navy Achievement Medal. Captain Chatham is married to the former Ann Simkins of Lemoore, California. They have four children. F P L R A G T S H C 1 P L CAPT CHAMBERLAIN explains some equipment operations to visitors on tour of the flagship. While touring the BLUE RIDGE, a group of civilian and military dignitaries from Singapore pose for a group photo. n The U. S. SEVENTH Fleet was established March 15, 1943, when the Southwest Pacific Force was renamed. The Fleet participated in several World War II Pacific campaigns, the most famous of which was at Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. After the war, the coast of mainland China became the Fleet ' s operating area, and in 1947 its name was changed again to Naval Forces Western Pacific. Three years later the official designation reverted to SEVENTH Fleet just prior to the outbreak of hostilities in Korea. SEVENTH Fleet units participated in every major operation of the Korean War. Two days after South Korea was invaded in June 1950, Task Force 77, the Fleet ' s Attack Carrier Striking Force, was formed. The first Navy jet aircraft used in combat flew from a task force 77 carrier, and the famous landings in Inchon, Korea were launched from SEVENTH Fleet amphibious ships. Combat action successes in Korea demonstrat- ed the readiness and mobility of the Fleet. In early 1955, Fleet units evacuated about 38,000 military and civilian personnel from the Nationalist Chinese Tachan Islands, which had come under attack from the mainland. The presence of Fleet units in the South China Sea cooled another hot spot in 1959, when political unrest in Laos threatened to spread to other Southeast Asia countries. Fighting again broke out in Laos in 1962. This time a SEVENTH Fleet amphibious squadron, at the direction of the U. S. Government, was quickly moved to Thailand. At the same time, 1400 Fleet Marines landed in Bangkok, while SEVENTH Fleet carriers and antisubmarine forces operated in the South China Sea. In August 1964, two U. S. destroyers were attacked by North Vietnamese PT boats in international waters in the Tonkin Gulf. The act triggered further U. S. involvement in the Vietnam conflict as aircraft from Task Force 77 carriers were launched against targets in North Vietnam. Throughout the following decade, the SEVENTH Fleet was heavily engaged in combat operations against North Vietnam and enemy forces in South Vietnam — through attack carrier air strikes, naval gunfire strikes, amphibious operations, patrol and reconnaissance operations and mine warfare. In 1973, a ceasefire agreement was signed at negotiations in Paris, after which SEVENTH Fleet conducted mine countermeasure oper ations in North Vietnam. Sustained Indian Ocean operations began during the same period when a five ship task group led by the aircraft carrier USS HANCOCK deployed to the Arabian Sea. The Fleet ' s continued involvement in Southeast Asia culminated in the spring of 1975, when Fleet units successfully evacuated thousands of refugees from Cambodia and South Vietnam when those two countries fell to opposing forces. In May 1975, SEVENTH Fleet units successfully recovered the American merchant ship MAYAGUEZ and her crew after their seizure on the high seas by hostile Cambodian forces. Most recently SEVENTH Fleet units have assisted thousands of Vietnamese Boat People in rescue operations at sea. SEVENTH Fleet units in the Indian Ocean were augmented in November 1979, when the USS KITTY HAWK Battle Group joined the USS MIDWAY Battle Group during the Iranian crisis, bringing the U. S. Naval presence in the Indian Ocean to over 16,000 sailors and 25 ships. Shortly thereafter, in January 1980, the USS NIMITZ Battle Group arrived from the Mediterran- ean to augment the SEVENTH Fleet. From World War II, to Korea, to Vietnam, the United States SEVENTH Fleet has always been prepared to respond to events in its 50 million square mile operating area. The ships of SEVENTH Fleet are a familiar sight on the high seas and in the friendly 10 ports of the Western Pacific. The approximately 75 ships, 500 aircraft and 60,000 sailors and Marines have become an integral part of the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean defense comunity, and they stand ready to extend a strong hand of friendship under the Fleet motto, Ready Power for Peace . Ready Power for Peace 1 — ,- 1-, — l,.._ . m n g HjjjjjjJH JHH B Hf JlkH|j ' - jr-- « Bmj K -- !• jcse M B successfully : lUyAGOEZ ; • r was t ' j ' - ' . ' r Ocean were -eUSS KITTY j(irM iv Battle ' .;,3! ;: ' S -e ,fij i)fl tne UNITED STATES SEVENTH FLEET 11 tmiiMtitaiaiimMmitm CDR C. TORTORA, USN PRESENT XO Commander Tortora enlisted in tine U. S. Navy in May, 1957 and attended the Navy Preparatory School in Bainbridge, MD, prior to enrolling as a midshipman at the U. S. Naval Academy in July 1958. He received his commission upon graduation in 1962, and qualified in Submarines in 1964. As a Submariner, Commander Tortora served in each of the major shipboard departments while aboard USS DARTER (SS-576), USS SABLEFISH (SS-303), USS COBBLER (SS-344), and USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343). He has commanded the USS TANG (SS-563), and subsequently served as XO on the USS HOWARD W. GILMORE (AS-16), and qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer. Commander Tortora has also served on the staffs of COMSUBRON SIXTEEN, COMSUBDEVRON TWELVE and Submarine School. He earned his Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, graduating w ith distinction in March 1971. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards). Navy Achievement Medal (two awards). Navy Unit Commen- dation, and the Spanish Navy Cross of Merit. Also the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnam Civil Action Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze stars. Commander Tortora is married to the former M. L. Munoz of Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain. They have four boys, Paul, Robert, Frank, and William. FORMER XO Commander Fredrick M. Frick enlisted in the Navy in January 1957 and attained the rank of Electronics Technician First Class. After being commissioned in 1962, he served in the electronics field as a CIC Officer, EMO and Operations Officer on both ship and shore billets. Prior to coming to BLUE RIDGE, Commander Frick served three years on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific Fleet. During the first half of that tour, he was the SURFPAC project manager for the introduction of new ship classes. While during his second half he assumed additional duties as Force Anti-Air Warfare Readiness and Training Officer. Commander Frick is a native of Arizona and is married to the former Carol Barnes of Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have three children. Commander Frick reported to the USS O ' CALLAHAN (FF-1051) as Commanding Officer. Commander Frick departed the BLUE RIDGE on 19 March 1981. 1 CDR F. M. Frick, USN m M COMMAND Inspection 13 iifiiiiiiiiiii I ' T HOMEPORT 16 SIGHTS 17 BLUE RIDGE Roster CAPT P. A. DOWD CHAPLAIN CDR I. S. GORDON OPERATIONS OFFICER LCDR S. R. TURNER INTELLIGENCE OFFICER LCDR J. D. LOSE ENGINEERING OFFICER LCDR G. J. SMITH FIRST LIEUTENANT LCDR W. K. FANTROY SUPPLY OFFICER 18 LT F. A. MILLER NAVIGATOR LCDR J. A. BERUDE DENTAL OFFICER • = ' ,■  LCDR R. B. SHELLHAAS CDC OFFICER CW02 D. C. FORTHUN RADIO OFFICER I m epics ' 1 ENS P. K. WHITEAKER ELECTRICAL OFFICER ENS C. W. MORGAN FOOD SERVICE OFFICER - « k i ENS J. A. FEDEROFF FIRST DIV OFFICER LT S. L. EGGEN LTJG C. A. POINDEXTER LT M. J. KANUCK MAJ J. M. BASEL ST INTELL OFFICER MAIN PROPULSION ASST STORES OFFICER OIC NUCLEUS LF STAFF LT K. J. LEE LCDR R. E. BRUNINGA LCDR D. S. PHILLIPS ENS S. C. PRINES MEDICAL OFFICER ELECTRONIC MATERIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER INTELLIGENCE PLOT OFFICER OFFICER 1ST LT F. GRANT NUCLEUS LF STAFF INTELL OFFICER 19 M. 3k LTJG J. C. ELDER SHIPS SECRETARY CW04 D. C. RECTOR ASST COMM OFFICER LTJG R. K. BIXBY ASST CDC OFFICER ' W LTJG D. A, NOYES GRAPHICS DIV OFFICER CW02 R. M. COLE ENS R. C. DOWLING LTJG K. C. KERSCH CAPT. F. E. ELKINS DAMAGE CONTROL SECOND DIV OFFICER DISBURSING OFFICER C. 0. MARCOMDET ASSISTANT ENS G. G. FREDERICK LTJG M. N. PETERSON LTJG R. D. WILD MMCM L. A. HARRIS 01 DIV OFFICER OE DIV OFFICER LEGAL OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF lira: 20 CW03 G, E. TAYLOR A R DIV OFFICER LTR. A. THOMPSON, JR ASST EMO MACS R, H. DAVIS CHIEF MASTER-AT-ARMS LT J. R. GINNOW FIRST DIV OFFICER tti CW03 D E, PAINTER OD DIV OFFICER ETCM R. M. CURTZ 3M COORDINATOR NOT PICTURED LTJG G. WALKER ASST FIRST LIEUTENANT HMCS M. A. TONE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE CENTER LTJG R. D. CHRISTIAN SALES OFFICER NCI G. T. SCHULTZ CAREER COUNSELOR 1ST LT T. J. REIMAN C. O. MARDET CW04 D. R. DUNCAN SHIP ' S BOATSWAIN SMCM W. J.HOLLOWAY HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER DAPA 21 ADMINISTRATION A YN PN Personnelman PC Postal Clerk NC Navy Counselor MA Master-at-Arms 22 The Captain ' s Office is responsible for the administration of ship ' s corre- spondence and directives, typing and forwarding officer fitness reports and the safekeeping of officer records. Preparing the Captain ' s personal correspondence and the Plan of the Day are also duties of the Captain ' s Office. The Administra- tion Office has duties which range from preparation of correspondence to the filing of instructions. Both the Captain ' s Office and the Administration Office work with the Personnel Office in checking - in all new BLUE RIDGE personnel. (Sitting L -R) YN1 CARLSON, YNSN SWIDER, (Standing) LTJG ELDER, YN3 WILSON, YN2 ANDERSON, YNSN BARNES The Personnel Office is responsi- ble for the safekeeping and updating of all enlisted personnel records. They also prepare I. D. cards, leave orders and transfers. Educational Services Office (ESO) Legal Office carries the responsibilities of processing report chits, power of attorney, the adminis- tering of Navy-wide examinations and the filing of desired educational documents. They also order Navy courses as well as arranging PACE courses for college credits. Anything to do with the enlisted man ' s service record, education or legal rights can be found in these offices. (Seated L - R) PNSN LEIKNESS, PNSN BINOTAPA, PN3 IGNACIO, (Standing L - R) PN2 HIGH, PN2 ALVAREZ, PN3 KOWALCZYK, PNC TERRY, PNSN VILLAFLOR, PN1 CENTENO Sailors long to hear from home while they cruise between the many WESTPAC ports. The Post Office helps raise the morale of the crew by ensuring that the mail arrives safely and is sorted and distributed properly. The Post Office also serves the crew by selling stamps, envelopes and money orders. A limited number of our shipmates arei selected by their divi- sions to serve as mail orderlies. Their function is to deliver the letters and packages from the Post Office to their divisions. (Standing L - R) PCS EASTBURN, SN SEM- BACH, PCSA CORDOVA, (Seated) PC2 THOMP- SON 23 The Chaplain is responsible to the Commanding Officer for providing ministry according to the needs of BLUE RIDGE personnel. These needs include the offering of Catholic Mass as well as the availability of Jewish, Protestant and Latter Day Saints worship services. The crew ' s library, as well, comes under the auspices of the Chaplains Office and the more than 5000 volumes are loaned to the crew or retained for their use and reference. An audio tape center is also available to the crew for their listening and recording pleasure. (L - R) CAPT DOWD, SN WHITLEY, RP1 HARTGLASS The Command Career Counselor ' s Office handles most follow-ups on orders, counseling the crew concerning future careers. Navy or civilian, and the processing and filing of dream sheets (duty preference forms). He is also able to advise the enlisted man concerning the different programs available to him such as GUARD III, SCORE and STAR to name a few. By keeping in touch with the detailers by phone or his trips to Washington, D. C, the Command Career Counselor can keep abreast of what rates are open and what billets are avilable. (L - R) NCI SCHULTZ, PN3 KOWALCZYK The Master-at-Arms force assists the Executive Officer in maintaining good order and discipline, and the enforcement of Navy and BLUE RIDGE rules and regulations. They also provide security for Commander SEVENTH Fleet and BLUE RIDGE protocol functions, and provide escorts for dignitaries visiting the ship. The Master-at-Arms are also the ship ' s safety force. (Seated L - R) 0S2 PHELPS, IC2 YABUKU, MACS DAVIS, MSI ISON, (Standing) DP2 HOROWITZ, HT3 CONNOR, BM2 LEE, MAI COLTRAIN, SH2 MOOREHEAD, RM2 BAILEY, MAI CHAPMAN 24 Conmnn :. -■  g The Command Master Chief is responsible for advising the Commanding Officer as the representative of the enlisted community in all matters of enlisted policy and morale. The Sponsor Program is challenged with the task of writing and informing our new shipmates about BLUE RIDGE and our host country, while I Division indoctrinates newly arrived personnel about the command and policies and regulations, as well as other vital information. (L - R) RM1 BOYER, I Division Coordinator; 0S1 RICKS, Sponsor Program; MMCM HARRIS, Command Master Chief ■« Executive scpine, and i ' jes and Ccmfnandef ci ' jrdons, TCSfiip.Tlie 5I IH6,MS ' ! CHAPMAN The 3-M Coordinator is responsible to the Executive Officer for coordination and direct supervi- sion of all administrative facets of the ship ' s 3-M (Maintenance, Material and Management) System. The Planned Maintenance System (PMS) is supervised from this office. Many documents pass through the 3-M Coordinator ' s Office to ensure proper documentation of work completed or deferred. Although not a highly visible office, it is vital to the success of the ship ' s mission. RM1 ASAI. ETCM CURTZ Worship services are available onboard the flag ship Mall orderlies av ait their turn to sign for their division mail 25 COMMUNICATIONS RM 28 1 Rt,!3 lil- ECOWMK ) (Standing L - R) RM1 CARAWAY, RMSN GOSS, RM3 FOLEY, RMSN BROWN, RM3 RIVERS, RM3 GEORGE, RMSN SAENZ, RMSA FARRO, RMS BUCHOLZ, RMSA THOMAS, RMSN SHELMIRE, RM2 BUSBY, RM3 FOSTER, RM2 LAWSON, RMSN FRIEDMAN, RM2 HYNES, RM3 OTT, RMSN BREWER, RMC HAYDEN, (Kneeling) RM1 WINKLER, RM2 BORDEN, RMSA LESLIE, RMSN SMITH, RMSA SANTIAGO, RM3 MCWILLIAMS, RM3 MASSANGILL, RMSN LEE, RMSA JAWORSKI, (Sitting) RMSN ARNOLD, RMSA LEPORDO, RMSN GIBSON, RMSN BARFIELD, RMSN EGONOMES, RMSN WILLIAMS. The Radiomen of CT (Traffic) Division are responsible for maintaining communications with the rest of the world 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This involves processing all incoming and outgoing messages - approximately 1200 in and 100 out daily - originated or received by the ship, using a variety of hardware including optical character reader (OCR), video display terminals (VTDS), teletypes, tape readers, zerox machines and a unique, one of a kind message processing and distribution system (MPDS). In addition to the normal message flow, CT Division also offers a Class E message (telegram) service to the crew. The division utilizes the extensive communications resources of the flagship to support the message requirements of Commander SEVENTH Fleet, USS BLUE RIDGE and all embarked commanders. CR (Control Facility) Division is the master switchboard and monitoring station. All equipment in the communications center is wired through switchboards and patching panels of the control center. From the control center, lines branch out to other communication spaces. Landlines or radio links lead to remotely located transmitting and receiving stations serving the communications center. Technical control facility personnel connect radio and landline circuits to appropriate equipment in other spaces of the ship. The technical control facility contains control and terminal equipment and built-in monitoring and test equipment. It ties together electronically, all spaces of the comunications center, and is the electrical outlet from that communication center to other spaces around the ship as well as communications centers ashore. 29 (Front row L - R) RMC HAYDEN, RMSN MORGAN, RMSA SCARPOLA, RMSA RAKENTINE, RMSN BLANQUIZ, RMSA COSEY, RMSA RADLEY, RM1 DANVERS, RM3 KLINE, (Back row) RMSA BARTSCH, RM1 ALLBRITTON, RM1 YOUNGER, RM1 PIERSON. RM2 DOLNICS, RM1 KNOX, RMSA GARNER, RM3 MONTGOMERY, RMSA O ' CONNER, RM2 THOMPSON, RMSA MORLAND (Front Row L - R) RM1 HICKS, RM3 FOLEY, RM1 GORDON, RMS ZANELLI, RMSN WILLIAMS T. E., RMSN GIBSON, RMC PATTON, (Back Row) RMSA MASON, RM2 HARTMAN, RM1 BJORGAARD, RM2 LAWSON, CPL JOHNSON, RM1 YOUNGER, RMS BUFKIN 30 JJK (Kneeling L - R) RM3 REED, RMSN GAMBLIN, RMSA BROWN. RMSN HARDY, RM3 BROOKINS, RM3 WHITAKER, (standing) RMSA ROSS, RIVISN DANIELS, RMSN TALBERT, RMSN WILSON, RMSA BLACKMAN, RM2 RAMIREZ 31 BM Boatswains Mate X IT GM Gunner ' s FT Fire Control Technician DECK 4 (RrslRwl-S GONZOLIMOJI GITTENS, SS 31 SLAGTHER 3W; FIRST BEST 32 T iCiM (First Row L - R) SN GORDON, SA BARRERA, SN ALBIN, BM2 LIQUETE. SN DEBRO. SN CARREON. SA VANWINKLE, BM3 WILSON, SN GONZOL, (Middle Row) BMOS SHIELDS, SN BROWER, SN VANDNEN, BMSN BROOKS, SA STEPHENS, BM2 BEAULIEU, SN ROSS, BMSN GITTENS, SN DAVIS, BM3 DOLAN, BMSN ZOLLINGER, BM1 KOEGLER, (Back Row) SN MEYER. SA PAGE, SN DANLEY, SR JONES, SA SLAGTHER, BMSN BURGESS, SN KELLY, SA KING, SN GRANT, SN CONNELLY, ENS FEDEROFF FIRST DIVISION BEST IN THE WEST First Division ' s responsibilities include anchoring and mooring, underway replenishment, canvass work, small boat operations, and the spray team. It is also responsible for maintaining the highly visible ceremonial area quarterdeck which receives many guests hosted by Commander SEVENTH Fleet and BLUE RIDGE. Z- (Standing L - R) BM1 FERRIS, SN EPPS, SA FORD, SN EDWARDS, SA MADSEN, SN NEIFERT, SN SWEETEN, SN JACKSON, SA SLOAT, SN CHAMBERLAIN, ENS DOWLING, BMSN PAYNE, SN KLINE, SA TRABAL, SA GUZMAN, SN LOFGREN, SA MIXON, SA WALKER, B., SN FOWLER, SA DUFFY, SN SMITH, SA WALKER, C, SN SALINAS, BMC CLOONAN, (Kneeling) BM2 HERRING, BM2 STABERG, BM3 O ' NEAL, BM3 TEEGARDEN, BM3 CREASY, BM3 NAVARRE, BM3 BROOKS Second Division ' s responsibilities consist of underway bridge watches, assisting in mooring, underway replenishment, and small boat operations. They provide liberty boat service when the ship is anchored out. Second Division also participates in flight quarters, at which they can boast of never having had a casualty. The Saints also maintain the large vehicle Stowage area and assist shipmates in onloading furniture and other large articles purchased in other ports. First and Second Divisions together have the important job of preserving and maintaining the appearance of the exterior portion of the BLUE RIDGE. SECOND DIVISION SAINTS (Top) m (Botlom Wi GMGSJUSM 34 liHBB THIRD DIVISION Third Division or Weapons as it is more commonly referred to, provides for the physical security of the ship. The men of Weapons stand ordance and upper security watches which consist of all security areas and magazines onboard the ship. They also make up a portion of the ship ' s security alert team and backup alert force. The maintaining and operat- ing of the ship ' s defense systems is the primary task of the FTMs and GMGs. Some of the defensive systems include two Basic Point Defense Missle launchers and the AN SPS 62 Air Search Radar. (Top row) FTM2 TORRES. FTMSN STRONG, (Middle row) FTMC SAMS. FTM3 RUARK, FTMSN BRONG. FTM2 MIDCAP. FTMSN SPENCER, FTM2 HELLER. FTM3 ALEXANDER, FTM2 MANNING, FTM1 TERRELL, (Kneeling) GMGSA HILL (Top) GMG2 FLETTER, (Middle) GMG2 STROLLO, GMG3 OWENS. GMG2 MCKENZIE, (Bottom row) GMG2 NANTZ, GMG2 PERRINO, GMG2 OSBORNE, GMGSA CARPENTER, GMG3 JUSINO, GMG2 RHEIN. GMGSA LACY J 35 36 ENGINEERING 1 ' , ' . (Or BT Boiler Technician EM Electricians Mate EN Engineman IC Interior Communications Specialist HT Hull Technician MM Machinist ' s Male MR Machinery Repair 39 (Kneeling L - R) FN BRUNER, MM3 GONZALEZ, ENFN WEATHERSPOON, EN3 AUGUST, FA TACHEENE, MM2 CUSTODIO, ENFN ETHRIDGE, (First Row standing) EN1 COLE, MM2 BALDWIN, ENFN RAMIREZ, MM2 BIDDLE, MMFA AVERY, FN STURGEON, MRFN RICHARDSON, EN3 WEST, FN BOYLAN, EN3 HAYNES, MMC DELANEY, (Back Row) MMFN TEATS, MM2 PINKNEY, MRFN MATTINGLY, MM3 LEFFLER, FN FARRIS, ENFN REED A DIVISION A Division is staffed by ENs, MMs and MRs. It is responsible for the operation and maintenance of most auxiliary equipment including our steam-operated galley and laundry equipment, dishwashing equipment and the dry cleaning plant. The division also operates the Machine Shop and repairs equipment that is within its capability. In addition, A Division also maintains and operates all refrigeration machinery, air conditioning equipment, hydraulic-operated equipment, elevators, winches and conveyors. The division is also responsible for the diesel engines in all small boats aboard the ship. I ' . M DIVISION The MMs of M Division work in one of the hot spots of the ship - the engineroom. They maintain and operate the ship ' s main engine which furnishes propulsion power. Using the three ship ' s service turbo generators, they transform the steam ' s power into electrical energy. The operation and maintenance of the high and low pressure air compressors as well as the associated pumps and auxiliary equipment come under their direction. The Machinist ' s Mates manage the two flashtype evapora- tors which can produce a capacity of 100,000 gallons of feed and fresh water. c Vfls. It is m of most ■tftnA gallej ■ert and the f Wachifie capaMitj. In x«fates all equipmspl, «fcfes and •ff tne diesel (Front row L - R) MM3 RIENDLE, MM3 COWAN, MMFN BRYANT, MM3 MCCARTY, {Second row) MM2 BURGESS, MMS JOHNSTON, MMFN SCOTT, MMS TINGLEY, MMFN WILLIAMS, (Third row) MM2 MACDONALD, MMS TWIGG, MMS DRAKE, MMS SHIELDS, MM2 EDLEN, MMFN HROCH, MM2 AVILLA. (Fourth row) MMFN KIRKHART, MM2 HAMMES, FN GIBSON, FN LOVE, MMS REID, MM1 WRIGHT I 41 B DIVISION The BTs are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ship ' s two 600 psi boilers. They also are responsible for the receiving, transferring and inventory of fuel oil used for the main boilers. Considering the long hours and hot conditions, the dedicated men of B Division deserve the recognition of a job well done in helping BLUE RIDGE complete her mission. (Top row L - R) BTFN REYNOLDS. BT2 SHINKLE, BT1 CASS, BTFN BURGESS, (Third row) BT1 STANTON, BTFN ANDERSON, BT3 HUSS, BT2 MIRADOR, BT2 BOQUIREN, FA DUBENION, BT2 PAJE, BTC YOUNG, (Second row) FN MILLER, BT3 SMITH, FA MCGHEE, FN BABCOCK, BT3 REECE, (Bottom row) FA LENT, BTS HUGHES, BT2 WRIGHT, BT2 KRAJNAK, BT2 ROSS iTtiuoroniEl {BadiwiE H (Front row L - R) ICFN ALLEN, EMFN WATT, FR JAYUBO, (Second row) EM3 SHEEHAN, EM2 WHITE, IC2 HEWITT, EMI TUY, IC3 TOMLINSON, (Third row) EM3 BURKS, EMS GILES, (Fourth row) IC2 LAMMERS, EMFN MARTIN, EM2 SANGO, IC1 LOGAN, EMCS EPPERSON, EM3 PEREZ, (Back row) EMFN PLUMMER, IC3 MOYER, ICFN DAVIS, 102 KENTERA, EMFN GOOCH, EM3 PASSIONE, IC2 SMITH ' « ' E DIVISION E Division is staffed by EMs and ICs. It operates and maintains the ship ' s electrical generation and distribution systems, interior communications systems, degaussing equipment, gyro compass systems, lighting systems, batteries and motors not assigned to other divisions. The division also operates and maintains motion picture projection equipment and procures, distributes and exhibits entertainment films. iGVlt C M (Kneeling L - R) RMSA RADLEY, HTFN PATTERSON, HTFN EDWARDS, HTFN RUSSELL, FA MICHAELS, OSSA BROWN, (Second row) DPSA LOSITO, FA WAGNER, HTFN SUBIA, HTFN CONLEY, HT1 EBERLE, HT3 NOLEN, (Third row) SA STROOK, HT3 SIMONISH, HTFN VOIGHT, HT2 BROOKS, HT1 GORDON, HTFN FURMAN, HTCS KIBBLE, (Back row) CW02 COLE, HTC GRAY, HTFN FIVELAND, HT3 KING, HT2 ROSE, HT2 VANPELT R DIVISION R Division is staffed by HTs. It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective damage control aboard the ship. The Hull Techs supervise all repairs to the ship ' s hull and piping systems. They also operate and maintain certain assigned auxiliary machinery and provide training for other shipboard personnel in the areas of firefighting and damage control. I INTELLIGENCE S II I w I S Intelligence Specialist DP Data Processing Technician PH Photographer ' s Mate u Lithographer DM Illustrator Draftsman JO 45 Intelligence Manned by ISs and DPs, the Intelligence center provides the ship with information about the world situation and naval disposi- tions which could affect our opera- tions. They accomplish that by maintaining a complete intelligence reference library and a computer center dedicated to the Naval Intelligence Processing System (NIPS). During Amphibious opera- tions, the Intelligence center provides intelligence support required by the Amphibious Task Force Commanders and their staffs. meni. ' ' Lab. LIS c Draftino Sf joymai KBLUstet printing o1 onlyafe Graptiics lelio shipi Left to right: ENS PRIMES, LCDR TURNER, LT EGGEN, 1st LT GRANT Ig O f (Standing L - R) IS1 BOUDREAUX, ISSN FRIEDMAN, IS3 NEEL, IS2 REID, IS3 CASEY, ENS PRINES (Kneeling L - R) ISSN DUNGEE, ISSN WAUGH, IS2 JACKSON (Standing L - R) DPI GARVIN, DP2 BANGHART, DPC BEESLEY, (Kneeling middle row) DPSN LEWIS, DP2 OHMES, DPSN LACISTE, (Kneeling bottom row) DPSN WILLIAMS, DP3 BENNETT 46 Graphics Formerly an Admin division (X-2), Graphics Division now oper- ates w ithin the Intelligence Depart- ment. They are tasked with the responsibility of public affairs for the BLUE RIDGE. The division consists of the PHs of the Photo Lab, Lis of the Print Shop, DMs of Drafting Shop and the JO of the Journalist ' s Office. From operating KBLU site tv to planning, layout and printing of the UPDATE, these are only a few of the things the men of Graphics do to fill the needs of their fellow shipmates. (Top row L - R) PH3 PRATT, J03 BREWER, PHAN ATKISSON, LISN BENTER, PHAN COX, (Middle Row) LTJG NOYES, PHC PRINZ, DMSN BUSTILLOS, SN GASTON, LI2 GILLESPIE, PH3 JONES, PHAN CARMAN, LIS HERNESS, PHAN MACK, LIS NEELEY, LlC CHUMBLEY, LI2 INGRAM, PH2 BROWN, (Kneeling) PHAN JONIETZ, PHAN KRUMPLEMAN, LISN THOMAS, PHAN BOTT, PH2 CASSATT t • T ' V- r ■-. r -t: 4 - ' ■ ! , . ' ■.- ■.% A ■ 1 f : iliAirt Xt l ji t A J ' iH fe - 50 • I MARINES 51 (Seated L-R) SSGT AMARI, GYSGT FERGUSEON, CAPT ELKINS, GYSGT QUALKINBUSH, SSGT FIELDS, (Standing) SGT SMITH, SGT DEWEESE, GPL JOHNSTON, SGT CASSADY, SGT KROLL, CPL RICHARD 4 KC. The mission of the Marine Communication Detachment is to provide a unit organized and trained to furnish support and assistance to communications personnel of the embarked Landing Force Commander. MARCOMMDET is divided into three distinct sections: Communications Center, Radio and Maintenance. Each section works closely with its Navy equivalent to ensure the ship is able to respond quickly and reliably to the communications requirements of any Marine Commander. As one of the only two of its kind in the entire Marine Corps, MARCOMMDET takes great pride in being part of the SEVENTH Fleet ' s Ready Power for Peace . MARCOMMDET I 52 (Top Row L-R) SGT WILLIAMS, LCPL GIBSON, RFC COULTER, LCPL HOGUE, LCPL PEREZ, LCPL TAYLOR, LCPL WARD, PFC CLARK, LCPL SCHIELDT, LCPL ONEAL, GYSGT PENCE, (Bottom Row) LCPL HENDRICKSON, LCPL NEW, LCPL GALLEY, PFC REYES, LCPL JEFFERS, LCPL WILLIAMS. LCPL SUTHERLAND, PFC WRIGHT, CPL TOO, LCPL WHITFIELD MARDET Pi I The mission of the Marine Detachment (MARDET) is to provide physical security for the flagship and embarked flag officers, to perform ceremonial duties and to provide gun crews as required. The MARDET consists of one officer and twenty-one enlisted Marines. Their security mission is accomplished by providing a sentry for COMSEVENTHFLT, roving patrols and security reaction teams. Ceremonial duties include providing an honor guard for full honors, brow sentries and a drill team. Other duties include manning one of BLUE RIDGE ' S 3-inch gun mounts, providing disbursing guards and executing colors while in port. 53 m i (L-R) 1STLT GRANT, CPL THOMAS, MAJ PLATT, GYSGT ALLEN. SSGT MERO The Permanent Nucleus Landing Force Staff is under the operational control of the Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force. Their mission is to provide a permanent nucleus for landing force staffs in the employment of the unique command, control and information systems aboard BLUE RIDGE. The systems that PNLFS has primary interests in are the Amphibious Support Information System (ASIS) and the Naval Intelligence Processing System (NIPS). The tasks of the PNLFS include not only preparing and supervising ASIS and NIPS use by the landing force, but also acts as an informal link between the ship and the landing force staff prior to embarkation. The few The proud The MARINES 54 i ' llli H p HM Hospital Corpsman DT Technician MEDICAL DENTAL 55 (Left to right) HM1 DRASKOVICH, HM1 BUDD, HMC LEDINA, HM2 STEADMAN, HN McCAUSLIN, HM3 PICIULLO, LT LEE, HMCM WOOD, HM3 LOVEGROVE, HM2 LACANIENTA, HM3 WORKMAN, HM2 WOLF. Medical Medical Division is charged with the responsibility for providing primary care, medicine and maintaining maximum emergency medical capabilities. Medical Division is under the direction of LT Lee, Medical Corps and has a complement of thirteen Hospital Corpsmen. This division is one of the smallest onboard and provides a vital function for the crew. Medical facilities on BLUE RIDGE compare to those of a small branch hospital. Medical ' s motto is to ensure quality care and to provide the finest in professional care . Denta ; maladies 0 ' the occaw tees. 1 loving ca e disease, s ' Amonc se ! Dwancj seraces xs 56 I fl (Lett to right) SA McKESSOR, DA BUCK, LCDR BERUDE, DT2 SCHLEGLE L-MCMWOD, reccard i Dental LT GOLDEN, below, frequently assisted ttie Dental staff on cruises. Dental Division personnel treat the various dental maladies of ship ' s company, SEVENTH Fleet Staff and the occasionally embarked amphibious and command forces. The Dental Technicians provide the tender loving care needed to fight dental decay, periodontal disease, shattered nerves and sensitive psyches. Among services provided are emergency treatment, examinations, restorations, teeth cleanings, minor dental appliance repairs, constant admonishments to brush and use dental floss, and rapid referrals for those services not possible here. 57 Civic action Sailors lending a hand 1 I • u. 58 and showing we care ' 59 It J ' i ii Lm 1 i Hong Kong 60 61 1 2 iL3i A ' .. ■ ■ 1 ps Is 62 NAVIGATION SM Signalman ■gL QM Quartermaster 63 TlMlMIMIMinilllTim .fc;f ffS Kneeing: SM3 CHEESE: Standing (left to right): SMCM HOLLOWAY, SM3 ORTIZ, SMSN PERKINS, SMSR FITZGERALD, SMSN SHARP, SMSN BEHRENS, SM2 REID, SMSN BROSIUS, SM3 RUNNELS, SM2 CLAYTON, SMI DENTON DThe signalmen of NS Division have an important function on the BLUE RIDGE. They utilize the ancient art of semaphore and flashing light to communicate with other ships at sea, while inport they are I M responsible for having the proper flags and pennants displayed. The signalman must be able to receive information promptly. All signals pertaining to the BLUE RIDGE Smust be received and decoded properly. When inport, the signalmen stand visual watches from sunrise to sunset on the signal bridge of the ship. An interesting part of the signalman ' s job is O infrared communication. Infrared communication is communication using infrared light which can only be . detected by a special piece of gear called an infrared V receiver. Infrared light is used for communication during darken ship and radio silence. V s TdeO- is also es ship ' s Nai ' The They ft lite anc«- mastef use plafiels 31 1 of the %K I I 64 DiH_ D I N V The Quartermasters of NN Division Inave a job that is also essential in the successful operation of the ship ' s Navigational Department. The work is diversified and their duties require through working knowledge of many navigational devices. They must know where the ship is at all times and like ancient mariners of yesteryear, today ' s Quarter- master uses the sextant to sight the moon, stars and planets at the morning and twilight to fix the position of the ship at sea. By observing bearings of fixed landmarks the QM can plot the position of the ship on navigational charts, and by using the fathometer the O N QM can observe and check the depths of water. Along with the responsibility of making appropriate entries in the Deck Log for the day ' s happenings, the Quartermaster also advises the OOD of the times to change course and speed, enabling the ship to arrive at the destination on time. Much of the Quartermaster ' s time is spent in the ship ' s pilot house. When the ship is underway, the BLUE RIDGE Quartermaster is constantly plotting the ship ' s position on navigational charts by using radar, compasses and electronic navigational devices while standing round-the-clock watches on the bridge. (Left to right) LT MILLER, QMC GUERRERI, QM3 GORSKI, QMSN CAMPBELL, QMSA HELD, QMSA FOREHAND, QM3 NATERLIN, QMCS WILSON 65 TIGER CRUISE Very few of the sailor ' s family and friends know whiat It is like to go to sea. A few Tigers , who are male dependents of the BLUE RIDGE crew, were able to spend a few days between Sasebo and Yokosuka finding out what shipboard life Is all about. Tigers toured the ship and observed many of the ship ' s activities first hand. 66 J. 67 R e P f u b t 1 h 1 e c p h i I i P P i n e s 68 r 69 70 !! OPERATIONS DP Data Processing Technician l Electronics Teclinician FT Fire Control Technician fe x DS Data Systems Technician EW ,  - , Electronics 1 1 JL- Warefare t _ ' 1 Technician c Interior Communications Technician OS Operations Specialist 71 (L-R Standing) DPI LAWRENCE, DPSN GRACE, DPSA TATE, DP2 CLARK, DPSN ROSA, DPSN MORALES, (Kneeling) DPSA HESTER, DP2 FLITTON (L-R Standing) DPSN RODGERS, DP3 CUMMINGS, DPSN WILLIAMS, DPSN SEETO, DPSN GEHRET, (Kneeling) DPSN ODELL. DPSN WILSON OD DIVISION OD Division is staffed by Data Processing Technicians and Data Systems Technicians. The DP ' s are responsible for the operation of the Amphibious Support Information System (ASIS). The system is used extensively during the amphibious exercises. The DS ' s are responsible for preventive maintenance on all electronic data processing equipment. Some of the equipment includes the MPDS system, NTDS, NIPS, as well as various communications gear. (1st row L-R) DS3 SHELTON, DS3 STRATTON, DSSA ROMAG, (2nd row) DS1 HUTCHINS, DS2 ADAMS, DS2 WHITTEN. (back row) DS3 KOEHLER. DS2 SCHWARZE, DS3 CAMPBELL, DS3 BLAZES, DS3 SPIERS, DS2 GIFFIN 72 (L-R Kneeling) ET3 TOSCHIK, ET3 BOUTHILLIER, ET1 MCCRACK- EN, ET3 FITZNER, ET3 HUB- BARD, ET3 WILLIAMS, ET3 QUE- SENBERRY, ET3 BRADFIELD, ET2 MCCLELLAND, ET3 KEL- LUM, (Standing) ET3 LUNDBURG, ET1 MAGNAN, ETC KELLY, ET2 RENFRO, ET3 BELCHER, ET3 CASWELL, ET3 PULLEY ft ::==i -2rf? OE DIVISION OE Division is staffed by Electronics Technicians, Fire Control Technicians and Interior Communications Technicians. The division is divided into several work centers, each assigned a specialized task. Satellite communications gear, weather equipment, cryptic gear as well as the radios and other electronic communica- tions come under communications group. Maintaining the ship ' s radar and naviga- tional equipment fall into the radar group. Test equipment group maintains the necessary electronic tools to do their jobs. Site TV group, along with other various audio and visual equipment, is maintained by the men of OE division. (L-R) FTM2 YAKIMOVICZ, IC2 SMITH, ET3 PAWLUK, ET2 FUJII, ET3 SANDOVAL, IC2 PEDERSON, FTM2 LOGAN, ET2 BROWN, FTM2 BREEN, FTM1 ZIBER 73 01 DIVISION 01 Division consists of Operation Specialists and Electronic Warfare Technicians. The OS ' s are responsible for plotting the movements of all surface, sub-surface, and air contacts. This is done with the many different sensors that are manned in the CDC complex. The EW ' s who formerly made up OW Division, operate and maintain AN SLQ-32 V(3) which is an electronic means of anti-ship cruise missle defense. (Kneeing: OSSN DRISCOLL, (First row L-R) 0S2 JACOBSON, 0S2 KELLY, 0S1 DALE, 0S3 CINELLI, EW1 JOHNSTONE, 053 STERLING, OSSA BROWN, OSSN HUDSON, OSSN TREADWELL, OSSN SWANK, 0S3 HOELLBACHER, OSC LEPIEN, (Second row) 0S3 KRAUSE, OSSN KINKAID, 0S3 MEYERS, OSSR JACKSON, OSSN AMDOR, OSSN FLORES, OSSN CADRAN, ENS FREDERICK, OSSN CHOFFEL (L-R Kneeling) EW3 ADLESICH, OSSN CHOFFEL, (Standing) OSSN CADRAN, EW2 COY, 0S1 LASK, 0S2 PURVIS, EW2 SHELTON, OSSN COOK, OSSN AMDOR, OSSN SWANK, OSC LEPIEN (L-R First row) EW3 GIBSON, OSSA LONG, 0S3 HEMBREE, OSSN FLORES, OSSN TREADWELL, 0S3 CINELLI, 0S3 MEYERS, OSSN KINKAID, 0S3 STERLING, (Second row) OSSN CARSON, EWSN HUMPHREY, 0S3 ALDER, 0S3 KRAUSE, OSSN DROSE, OSSN TIBBETTS, 0S3 HOELLBACHER, 0S3 GLEASON (L-R) OSC PRINDEVILLE, 0S2 SMURAWSKI, OSSN KINKAID, OSSN MCELVAIN, OSSN DRISCOLL, 0S3 MEYERS (L-R) ENS FREDERICK, OSSN HUDSON, 0S2 SMURAWSKI, OSSN EASTBURG, OSSN SWANK, OSSN AMDOR, OSSN CHOFFEL, 0S2 CHOFFEL, 0S2 JACOBSON, OSSN TIBBETTS, 0S3 KRAUSE 74 h (L-R Seated) EW3 ADLESICH, EW3 GIBSON, (Standing) (L-R) LCDR SCHELLHAAS, OSCS KEARNEY, LT MCPHATTER, CDR EW1 JOHNSTONE, EWC SMITH GORDON (L-R Standing) OSSN CARSON, OSSN SULLIVAN, 0S3 HEMBREE, (L-R) LTJG BIXBY, 0S2 KELLY, OSSN HUDSON, 0S2 CZAPLA, (Seated) 0S2 PURVIS, OSSN CADRAN OSSN KINKAID 75 I n g a P o r e ij 4i 76 77 78 SK Storekeeper MS Mess Management Specialist SH Ships Serviceman DK Disbursing Clerk SUPPLY 79 1 (Kneeling L-R) SK2 MENDOZA, SKI GAYATIN, SKSN WILLIS, (Standing) SKCS CORTES, LT KANUCK, SK3 READY, SKSA RICHARDSON, SK3 HIMES, SK2 RICHARDSON, SKSN NUTTER, SK3 WELCH, SKSN DOTY, SKC STANFORD, SKC ALLEN S-1 DIVISION The Storekeepers of S-1 Division are responsible for providing repair parts and consumable support to the ship and embarked staffs. Managing an inventory of approximately 30,000 line items, ranging from sophis- ticated electronic equipment to office supplies, is no easy task. On occassion they have been known to call away a working party or two, to ensure that what the ship needs is in their storerooms. Afterall, when you ' re the only store within working distance, you tend to get a lot of business. (flw MSS)J MSSF CWPi FM COOK S-2 Divis facility Mess TAD Waste ' - Ttiey prepa ' e dayandfoj ' iog l)etwee ' BLUE RIDGE Fooi Sf- food, Recev aod feeie ' s services for; action p ' :i,t prefomec 4 .) .) ) 80 (Row 1 L-R) MSSR LONG, MS3 BRUUN, MSSR CARRIZALES, MSSR PRAJZNER, ENS MORGAN, MSC HILL, MSSN GOFF, MSSN VILLEGAS, MS2 GOBALEZA, MS3 HARRITY, (Row 2) MSI DEGUZMAN, MS3 RUSIN, MSI GUEVARA, MS3 TORRES, MSSR CORSHIA, MSSN WHITE. MS3 GILCHRIST, MSI CRUZ, MS3 ASENCIO, (Row 3) MS3 GALLAGHER, MSSN CARPENTER, MS2 MOORE, MSSN FORTI, MSSR STARNES, MS2 TUTTERER, MSSA LANE, MSSN MARTEL, MSI FIGUEROA, (Row 4) MSSN BAKER, MS3 KENYON, MSSN CROCHIERE, MSSN MANZ, MSI STILL, MSSA JONES, MSSA COOK S-2 Division is comprised of the enlisted dining facility Mess Management Specialists, augmented by TAD Master-at-Arms and Food Service Attendants. They prepare and serve three nutritious meals every- day and four meals when the ship is underway. Work- ing between eleven and fifteen hours a day, they make BLUE RIDGE one of the top feeders in the fleet. Food Service is involved in more than preparing food. Receiving provisions, maintaining storerooms and reefers, planning cookout and picnics, providing services for divisional parties, ship ' s functions and civic action projects are responsibilities and duties preformed by this division. S-2 DIVISION 81 21 September 1980 Latitude Longitude 105.58E y] The Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep 82 f 83 jrii 84 85 S-2M Division (Front Row L-R) MSI DEGUZMAN, SA SAENZ, MSSA CARRIZALES, SA MCMATH, DPSA GONZALES, SA WILLIAMS, SA EGGENSAMMER, (2nd row) SA WRIGHT, OSSA LONG, RMSA BARTS, OSSN CARSON, SN WALSH, OSSA DROSE, 0S2 BEATTY, (3rd row) SN ACOSTA, FA SCOTT, SA BRIGHT, ENS MORGAN, MSC HILL, RMSN RACKENTINE, ENFN ETHRIDGE, HTFN PATTERSON, (4th row) RMSN WILLIS, SA LARRY, MSI STILL, SMSA PERKIN, SA WOOD, DPSA MILLER I 86 S-3 DIVISION (Back Row L- SH2 GRANT CALANCHINI, CHRISTIAN R) SH3 DUCLOS, SH3 BEEMAN, SH2 RILEY, SH1 LUCENA, , (Front Row) SH2 SCARBROUGH, SN ALVARADO, SN SN GANT, SHSN DELEON, (Kneeling) SHC FISH, LTJG S-3 is Staffed by Ship ' s Servicemen. The division is responsible for the operation and management of the ship ' s store and service activities, which include the barber shop, laundry, drycleaning plant, tailor shop, vending machines, gedunk store, clothing and small store and smoke shop. S-3 Division is also tasked with maintaining records for all the above services. All profits from sales go to the ship ' s Welfare and Recreation fund. (Back Row L-R) SHC HARREL, SH2 FERRIN, SHSN SMITH, SH3 JOHNSON, SHI ALDAY, SHI BUSH (Front Row) SN HOWARD, SH3 TROUPE, SN HENDRICKS, SN DIVODI, SN VALERIC, SN TROUTT i 87 T h a i I a n d 88 89 90 Malaysia 91 M a I a y s 92 93 (L-R) DK3 SCHMITZ, DK1 LIMLINGAN, DK1 SCHROEDER, SN SANCHEZ, DK3 KRAMER, LTJG KERSCH S-4 DIVISION S-4 Division is composed of Disbursing Clerks. The division handles financial matters for the entire crew. It is responsible for the entire realm of money matters aboard the ship including payday, starting and stopping of various allotments and the computing of various allov ances for the crew. M (First Row Kneeling L-R) MSI SALAMAT, MSI EVANGELISTA, MSSN SHAUL, MSI LEGASPI, MSSN TATE, SN BROBERG, SA DION, MSSA WILKINSON. MSSA HERMAN, MS2 PENNER, SA FABIANO, (Standing) LTJG KERSCH, MS2 FEDERICO, SN BASTIAN, MS3 WAGNER, SN MILSON, SR BLAKMORE, MSSR RESNICK, MS3 MARSHALL, MSC AUSTRIA, ENS ININNS From Admiral to Ensign to civilian VIP, the BLUE RIDGE ' S S-5 Division is responsible for providing billeting and mess services to ship ' s officers, embarked staffs, and officers and civilians assigned to the ship. With 268 staterooms t o manage it ' s no wonder the ship is sometimes known as Hotel Blue Ridge , In addition to the cleaning, waxing and polishing that goes on continuously in S-5 spaces, the Mess Management Specialists often get the opportunity to uncork their culinary talent while serving special meals in the Wardroom or catering COMSEVENTHFLT receptions. Their creations are as much a delight to the eye as they are to the palate. BLUE RIDGE ' s S-5 Division; providing that extra touch of class at sea. S-5 DIVISION 95 96 97 98 1 CNO VISITS BLUE RIDGE On September 4 and 5, Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, Chief of Naval Operations, visited USS BLUE RIDGE in Subic during a tour of the Western Pacific area of operations. Admiral Hayward administered the oath of reenlistment to 19 crev members during ceremonies held aboard BLUE RIDGE via closed circuit television. He toured the ship and conferred with VADM Trost during the two day visit. ' i $f 99 Left to right: SMCM HOLLOWAY, MMC DELANEY, IS1 BOUDEREAUX, DK1 LIMLINGAN, DT01 SCIFRES, 0S2 MACDONALD, HT2 GAVIN, MM2 BURGESS, BT2 MIRADOR, ADM HAYWARD, MS2 GOBALEZA, MS2 PENNER, GMG3 OWENS, MM3 SHIELDS, MM3 RIED, BM3 TEEGARDEN, BM3 DOLAN, MS3 ALLEYNE, MS3 RUSIN, MS3 WAGNER 100 w. duty 101 Refugee Rescue On 6 October 1980, BLUE RIDGE rescued 92 Vietnamese refugees in the South China Sea. The men, women and children from the two refugee boats were embarked because their boats were unseaworthy and they were in immediate danger. Many of the refugees were severely dehydrated and suffering from exposure. Many had not eaten for over twenty days and water supplies had been exhausted for ten days. The refugees were debarked in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines on 9 October 1980. Embarkation, medical treatment, clothing, feeding, entertainment and debarkation of the refugees was a project involving all hands. Everyone donated time, clothing, a helping hand and, most importantly, concern. We have received many cards and letters from the refugees thanking all on BLUE RIDGE. The rescue was an experience which touched the heart of each man onboard. It was an experience never to be forgotten. It certainly made us proud and thankful to be Americans. «. i-«i 102 103 A near tragic voyage . . . 104 in search of Freedom 105 SEVENTH FLEET Staff Roster . LCDR L.C. MASON II FLAG LIEUTENANT ■ft CDR C. BILLINGSLEY FLEET INTELLIGENCE L CAPT. J.F. NEESE ACOS PLANS CDR T.E. BLOUNT, JR FLAG SECRETARY CAPT G.W. WHITE, JR ACOS OPERATIONS dh CAPT W.R. HEARN FLEET LOGISTICS !!■ Wis- ™ ' . ' : CDR G.R. HESS FLEET COMMUNICATIONS CDflC METEflOLOGli COL R.F, FINDLAY, JR FLEET MARINE OFFICER CAPT P.A. DOWD FLEET CHAPLAIN CAPT L.F. CAGLE AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE 106 X CAPT J.C. FROTHINGHAM ASW SURFACE OPERATIONS R.P. SCHWARZBACH SCIENCE ADVISOR CDR D.L. SCHARDT CDR J.M. MEYERS METEROLOGIST OCEANOGRAPHER SURFACE WARFARE CDR C.J. WINTERS PATROL ASW PLANS LTC J.F. REID ARMY PLANS LIAISON OR F.M. BOMSE OEG REPRESENTATIVE CDR R.H. UNDERHILL CARRIER OPERATIONS PLANS CDR J.R. FITZGERALD ASSISTANT OPERATIONS CDR J.R. BELLIS TACTICAL AIR WARFARE CDR T.P. LAPIERRE CRYPTOLOGIST CDR H.M. DYCK, JR SCHEDULER 107 CDR PA. RICE AIR WARFARE PLANS CDR P.E. BROACH FLEET JUDGE ADVOCATE CDR T.L. MCPHERSON ANTI-AIR WARFARE CDR P.W. HANLEY FLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS T.N. REPASS REPRESENTATIVE FOR AAW EW ' ' ii ' J.E. HOLZCHUH REPRESENTATIVE FOR ASW LCDR S.R. TURNER FLAGSHIP INTELLIGENCE LCDR B.W. INGALLS SIGNALS SECURITY LCDR S.A. MARKLEY ELECTRONIC WARFARE MAJ B.L. WILLIAMS MARINE AIR WARFARE LCDR W.K. FANTROY STAFF SUPPLY LCDR A.J. LASKA MINE WARFARE MLSF 108 LCDR R.B. PORTERFIELD INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTION LT J.C. LEVI INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT mh LT T. KNUEFFEL LOGISTICS SUPPORT CW03 D.C. RECTOR ASST STAFF COMMUNICATIONS LCDR D.S. PHILLIPS STAFF COMMUNICATIONS LT R.A. PEARSON NAVAL ANALYST LTJG J.M. LOFSTROM FLAG ADMIN ASSISTANT CW02 DC. FORTHUN RADIO OFFICER 1 wM Mm LCDR E.F. CARTER AIR ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE f 1 LT D.K. VARDELL ASST PUBLIC AFFAIRS LTJG J.C. ELDER FLAG ENLISTED PERSONNEL CW02 W.Q. RODERICK BANDMASTER CAPT N.B. TAYLOR GEO POLITICAL ANALYST LT J.K. HERMAN COMMUNICATIONS PLANS ENS S.L. ROME NAVAL SECURITY GROUP 109 Top Row: (left to right) YNC BERGIN, YNC MATTHEWS. CDR BLOUNT, JR, YNCS SMITH, YNSN GARIBAY, JR, Bottom row: YN2 LAPARRE, YN2 GEORGE, YNSN O ' NEAL, YN2 ROSALES. YN3 SCHMIDT Flag Administration The Flag Administration Office is the focal point for a variety of administrative functions within the staff and throughout the SEVENTH Fleet. Under the direction of the Flag Secretary Fleet Administrative Officer, CDR T.E. BLOUNT, Jr., the Flag Administrative Office has primary action on a number of fleet related matters, such as embarkation of visitors on U.S. Navy ships and aircraft, security of classified material within the Fleet, and the Fleet Athletic Program, as well as the receipt and processing of award nominations submitted by SEVENTH Fleet units. The Flag Administrative Office is also responsible for the receipt, control and mailing of all official correspondence, both classified and unclassified; the preparation of Staff Officer Fitness Reports, maintenance of Officer Service Records, Staff transportation, and collation of background material for the Fleet Commander coincident to his meetings with high ranking U.S. and foreign military and civilian dignitaries throughout the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean areas. Operating 365 days per year, the Flag Administrative Office is primary source of administra- tive expertise for both the Staff and Fleet Commander. 110 {Kneeling L-R) LT LEVI, DM2 POLLY, IS1 GSCHWIND, IS3 GLATZ, (Standing) LCDR PORTERFIELD, CAPT TAYLOR, YN2 JACKSON, ISSN GIBSON, IS2 DOUGLASS, IS2 COLEMAN, LT PEARSON, CDR BILLINGSLEY N-2 Division Under the supervision of the Fleet Intelligence Officer, the N2 Division ' s first responsibility is to keep the Commander SEVENTH Fleet informed on the military, political, and economic situation in SEVENTH Fleet areas of responsibility. The division ' s second responsibility is to ensure that the operating forces of the SEVENTH Fleet have adequate intelligence briefings for the Commander; provides the fleet with real time operational information or arranges for the provision of such information from specialized agencies, contributes intelligence estimates, annexes, and studies to the Plans and Operations Divisions; directs photographic, signals and visual intelligence collection programs within the Fleet; takes the Fleet Ocean Surveillance Intelligence Support Center, Western Pacific to support the Fleet; supervises the Fleet Communication Security effort, and provides Cryptologic support to the Fleet. 111 (Kneeling L-R) CTOSN CONNOR, CTOSN NYDEGGER, CTM3 CONNORS, CTM2 HOGGAN, (Back row) CT01 RICHARDSON, CTOC LOLLIS, CT02 YOUNG, CTOSN GANONG, CT03 NORWOOD, CT01 GARRETT, CTM2 KIRKWOOD k V (Kneeling L-R) CTOSN MENDEZ, CTR1 MERRELL, CTA1 NEIDIG, CTOSN LEAHY, CTA3 RASE, SGT MIEROP, (Back row) ENS ROME, CDR LAPIERRE, CTOSN HOWARD, CT02 MALONE, CTOSN NELSON, CTRC GEE, LCDR INGALLS 112 L CUCTXLOUJS, %t (Kneeling L-R) YN3 SCHOENFELD, YN3 BREZINA, YNSN DOERFLER, (Top row) YN2 SWEEZY, YN2 FUJIMOTO, EW1 PENIEN W m. (Kneeling L-R) QMC ESPINOSA, QM2 DUFT, QMSN NAU, 0S3 EVANS, (Standing) OSSA RASSMUSSEN, QMSA LAPLAUNT, OSSN NUSSBAUM, CDR DYCK N-3 OPS The Operations Division, N3, is responsible for the organization, readiness and employment of all fleet units in accordance with approved policies, directives and plans. Specific responsibilities include coordination and supervision of operations relating to sea control and Fleet defense; projection of seapower ashore; organization and training of fleet units for combat and weather and oceanographic services. N-3 SKEDS Fleet Schedules, a section of COf SEVENTHFLT (N3) Operations, provide and maintain up to date operating schedules for all ships assigned to, and under operational control of Commander SEVENTH Fleet each quarter. Fleet Schedules is also tasked with ensuring all Seventh Fleet units have proper diplomatic clearances required for upcoming port visits. In addition they act as the Seventh Fleet Fuel Program Monitor, ensuring all units have the correct amount of fuel for their operation and that fuel usage reports are promptly and accurately forwarded to Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet via the chain of command. Another task is keeping the Admiral and Chief of Staff aware of the Fleet ' s material readiness and maintaining accurate fleet readiness files for cognizant staff officers. One function which impacts directly on the officers and crew of the BLUE RIDGE is that Fleet Sked is responsible for preparing and promulgating the flagship schedule. In this area, the Fleet Scheduler must take into account: exercises, protocol, upkeep, and maintenance requirements the BLUE RIDGE must have. 113 s (Kneeling L-R) AGAA HOLDEN, AG1 HART, AGAN COBBS, AG2 DEUNGER, AG3 EVERETT, AGAA ORLICH, AG2 KUHN, (Back row) AGC ARNOLD, AG3 COOKE, AGAN CURRY, AG2 TURNEY, AG3 KNUTSON, AG2 ANDERECK, CDR SCHARDT N-30 Flag Weather The AG ' s of Seventh Fleet Weather Office (N-30W) provide meteorological and oceanographic support to both Commander SEVENTH Fleet and USS BLUE RIDGE. They monitor such weather characteristics as air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind direction. They also prepare the weather maps and forecasts for the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. This information is used by both commands to determine how the weather will affect their operations and port visits. ; ' w.j P j w (L-Rl SKCW KNOEPFL : ii 114 -.- ■i eidir jiUjC (L-R) SKCM ATCHLEY, CAPT HERN, SK1 DELACRUZ, KNUEPFEL, CDR BROACH (Staff Judge Advocate) N-4 Logistics Kneeling L-R) ALLBRITTON, RM1 RMC ROGERS, RM3 KLINE, (Standing) RIVI1 STEPHENS, CDR HESS, LT HERMAN The logistics division (N4), under the supervision of Capt W.R. Hern, is responsible for promulgation of general logistic policies, plans and orders for support of the SEVENTH Fleet. Aided by LT T. Knuepfel, SKCM D.L. Atchley and SKI W.V. Delacruz, N4 determines the logistical requirements, coordination of logistical activities and policies with area commanders, COMTHIRDFLT, CINCPACFLT and higher authorities on matters related to SEVENTH Fleet Operations. N-5 Communications The Fleet Communications Division (N5), under the direction of CDR G. R. Hess, Fleet Communications Officer, is tasked to provide the Commander SEVENTH Fleet with rapid, reliable communications within the fleet and to other commanders throughout the world. Long-haul and tactical communications are supported by a myriad of systems including satellite high speed data and secure voice links covering the Pacific and Indian Oceans. LT J.K. Herman, the Fleet Communica- tions Plans Officer, provides the technical know-how for managing the various systems employed by the fleet. He also maintains an overall picture of the communications posture and available assets to provide maximum capabilities for peacetime and contingency operations. 115 (N-6 Standing L-R) LTC REID, CDR RICE, CDR WINTERS, CAPT HARTMAN, CDR PEEK, CART NEESE, (Kneeling) YN1 MATANGUIHAN, YNSN DUNAWAY, YN3 WHITFIELD N-6 Flag Plans The Plans Division (N6), under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, is responsible for fleet planning and policy matters. Behind double-locked doors, hidden in the aft end of the ship, the Fleet Planners toil with the preparation of concept and operational plans, basic studies and countless point papers. They also review the strategic and political implications of operational policy, force levels, and command relationships. Marine Flag Allowance The Marine Flag Allowance consists of four Marines. These Marines perform a variety of tasks, but in general, they advise COMSEVENTHFLT and his staff on Marine Corps matters which include the employ- ment, status, and location of Marine forces assigned to SEVENTH Fleet and Marine Corps structure and organization. Additionally, these Marines maintain liasion between COMSEVENTHFLT and Marine Corps commanders and staffs in the Western Pacific. TheF specialists Admiral 2 specials i condud ?t the WK prolessiTj 1 (Flag Marine Allowance, L-R) CAPT TAYLOR, COL FINDLAY, MAJ WILLIAMS, SSGT PITTS 116 (Flag Mess (Standing L-R) LCDR MASON, MSSN MASSIE, MS2 BARTOLDUS, MSSN NASH, MSSN BOUCHER, MSSN FELDER. MSSN TONKIN, CDR BLOUNT, (Kneeling) MS3 BRAY, MS1 BALAN, MS3 RUTTER, MSCS SARIA, MS2 NUESTRO, MS2 WIMBERLY, MSI ZAMORA Flag Mess Flag Boat Pool ' 3rd l s staff ! ttie employ- r:«s assigoed srijcture and res maifitain WW Corps Paafic, The Flag Mess is staffed with highly trained specialists who prepare and serve quality meals for the Admiral, Chief of Staff and their guests. The mess specialist also make the preparations necessary to conduct the many receptiohs held on the flagship. All the members of Flag Mess have a certain pride and professionalism that is unmatched when duty calls. Flag Boat Pool is responsible for providing messengers to the staff command center both in port and at sea for the routing of messages to the Chief of Staff and all staff officers. It also provides drivers for the Chief of Staff and other staff officers to various military activities in Japan and Republic of the Philippines. They maintain staff vehicles and keep staff spaces and passageways in top-notch appearance at all times. TTTTnT Flag Boat Pool (Standing L-R) LTJG LOFSTROM, SN CARINA, SN TUCKER, SN HARRIS, SA WILLIS, YN2 HALL, (Kneeling) SN ROBINSON, SN BROWN, SN PADILLA, SN WHITE 117 ?1 ff f fff Seventh Fleet Band (L-R) MUSN LINDROOS, MU2 WADE, MU3 ALESE, MU2 MOSS, MU3 HILTON, MU2 FEUERPFEIL, MU3 GRONDIN, MU3 2ECHER, MU1 LERMA, MU3 ACTKINSON, MU1 ROARK, MU3 FIGEAC, MU2 BABIERA, MUSN HERSHEY, MU1 JOHNSON, MU3 BURRUCKER, MU3 THOMPSON, MU2 OAVIES, MU3 ST LOUIS, MU2 YAGER, CW02 RODERICK, MUC WILLIAMS SEVENTH Fleet Band SEVENTH Fleet Band is comprised of twenty five of the Navy ' s most talented musicians, under the leadership of CW02 W.Q. Roderick. SEVENTH Fleet band members join a proud heritage established in 1943, providing entertainment to military personnel throughout the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans and to public audiences in the many nations they visit, having the distinction of being the United States Navy ' s only permanently assigned sea duty band. Both the twenty one member Showband, Far East Edition and the four piece Pop and Country band Orient Express serve as musical ambassadors for Commander SEVENTH Fleet and the United States Navy throughout the fifty million square miles of SEVENTH Fleet ' s operational area. 118 _ Fleet Public Affairs The staff of the Fleet Public Affairs Office (PAO) is the link between SEVENTH Fleet and the public in Yokosuka, protocol ports in the western Pacific such as Hong Kong. Singapore, Perth, Australia and indeed the rest of the world. It is their job to ensure that accurate reports regarding SEVENTH Fleet units and the United States Navy are readily available to the general public through the news media. The Public Affairs staff also performs the advance planning essential to the numerous protocol visits made by the Commander SEVENTH Fleet and his flagship. Media visits to the BLUE RIDGE and all other SEVENTH Fleet units are coordinated through this office. News releases and photographs originating from SEVENTH Fleet units are approved for release by the Fleet Public Affairs Officer. The staff also develops public affairs guidance for SEVENTH Fleet exercises and for joint exercises involving the armed forces of other nations and SEVENTH Fleet units. Fleet Public Affairs Office (L-R) YN3 HOGAN, LT VARDELL, JOCS BUSBY, J02 BOSSINGHAM, EW2 VALVIKAS, CDR HANLEY 119 (Standing L-R) ATC COOK, LT MILLER, AMHC CUTLER, AD1 GREEN, ADAN SLATER, LCDR FULLER, AK1 BAGUNAS, ADAN SCHROEDER, AMS2 MONTGOMERY, AMSAN POWELL, AK2 STEIR, AE3 HOOVER, ADAN COLE, AMS3 FELBER, YN2 HARTLESS, AZ3 GALOW. AMMAN HASERICK, CW03 EDWARDS, (Standing on helo) AD2 ROMERO, AD3 MCCOY, AD2 KENNISON, (Kneeling) AE3 KILGO, AMS2 REYNOLDS, LT FANDY Helo Detachment Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ONE, Detachment SIX, COMSEVENTHFLT ' s VIP Helo Detachment, is stationed at NAF Atsugi and deploys aboard the flagship, USS BLUE RIDGE. The det transports Commander SEVENTH Fleet and high ranking officials, both military and civilian, from the ship and shore based locations. Although a VIP detachment, it also maintains a Search and Rescue Medevac capabilities for both ship and shore requirements. Whether afloat or shore, the det carries out a maintenance program that provides for the helicopter to be ava ilable seven days a week year round. The detachment has maintained a high mission completion and operational readiness rates through team effort and dedication to excellence. Among the detachment ' s accomplishments are the following: over 3500 accident free flying hours since its establishment in 1975: participation in the rescue of 93 Vietnamese refugees in October 1980; and the assistance rendered in September 1981 to the crew of the burning merchant vessel. Eternal Green. 120 V F ' V 121 COMMANDER TASK FORCE 76 Rear Admiral George B. SHICK, Jr., Commander Amphibious Group ONE, also serves as Commander Amphibious Force, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet, and Commander Tasl Force 76. He is tasked with directing and coordinating the movements and actions of all amphibious units deployed in the Western Pacific. CTF 76 is responsible for one of the most complex forms of modern warfare — the amphibious assault. The implacement of a hardhitting Marine force ashore and keeping it there is the Amphibious Task Force commander ' s primary responsibility. The major peacetime task of the U.S. Navy is training and readiness of its various units. It is particularly true in the SEVENTH Fleet Amphibious Force and was exemplified by the major exercises BLUE RIDGE and other gator ships participated in during 1980-81. Included were a major operation with Republic of Korea Forces and amphibious exercises with Naval Forces from the Republic of the Philippines. Maio ' manding G manijinc I Force, Pa Commanoi Commanof Landmc ►: na ai Dase as may De 122 Ill MARINE AMPHIBIOUS FORCE US. Navy is I Its. It is t Amphibious |or exercises Major General Stephen G. OLMSTEAD, Com- manding General, III Marine Amphibious Force Com- manding General, 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, Okinawa, JAPAN, also serves as Commander, Landing Force, Seventh Fleet and Commander, Task Force 79. The mission of the Landing Force is the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a Seventh Fleet naval campaign. It accomplishes its mission by employing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces that may vary in size from a force composed of a battalion and a squadron to two or more Marine divisions and two or more Marine aircraft wings, with supporting troops. During Team Spirit 81, Major General OLMSTEAD directed his Marine Amphibious Force from the USS BLUE RIDGE and together with CTF 76 successfully launched an attack from the sea. tj? arfc ' 123 ■♦ i _ ' •• ' ' 1 124 J I 125 i i I Sister Ship Cruise The USS BLUE RIDGE - JDS SHIRANE Sistership Operation was conducted in June, 1981. The operation was not only productive, but enjoyable as well. It gave the opportunity for BLUE RIDGE and SHIRANE sailors to ride one another ' s ship for a few days between port visits while the ships conducted a multitude of Surface Warfare evolutions. The intercultural and professional activities proved informative and enjoyable. Not only did the sailors work and train together, get a taste of one another ' s food and life at sea, but new friendships and a close bond, shared by life at sea, were made. 126 •a I 127 128 k 129 130 i I mmm 131 91 132 3 jiiis 1, t -A- if ' ' ' Hilt:, r ' r. CPO Mess Protocol -TO -.1 A Sports Liberty 133 SMCM Holloway serves in the dual role as Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) and Human Resources Officer (HRO). As DAPA, he advises the command on all aspects of drug and alcohol education, identification and rehabilitation. As HRO, he adminis- ters the drug and alcohol pro- grams, Intercultural Relations, Special Services and the ship ' s Equal Opportunity Program. During a recent inspection by the Equal Opportunity Board, it was com- mented that BLUE RIDGE has the best Human Resources Office afloat. ii • ' Human Resources Office 4 HMOS Tone, the ship ' s Coun- seling and Assistance Center advi- sor (CAAC), provides an intregrated program of education, prevention and counseling services. He assists the command in developing coordinated efforts for assisting identified drug and alcohol abusers and to provide the quality of counseling and guidance which will enable an individual to return to useful naval service. 134 i) « ' y IC A.uPKABet.... USED FOR roRcrc V DPI Patrick serves in the capacity as Collateral Duty Al- coholism Advisor (CODA). He is concerned v ith the education and monitoring of the disease - Al- coholism. He advises the command and crew about prevention, treat- ment and rehabilitation. Equipped with the specialized training needed to deal with alcohol problems, the CODA is able to assist fellow shipmates in dealing with their problem. Working with both the CAAC and DAPA, the Collateral Duty Alcoholism Advisor has been successful in dealing with Al- coholism and its related problems. Want to know how to buy a train ticket to Tokyo? Like to climb Mt Fuji? Wonder why people act the way they do in the Far East? If the answer is yes to the above questions, the Special Service Coordinator lntercultural Relations (ICR) Facilitators can help you. FTM1 Kemerling and DP2 Brinson work together in these positions. The function of Special Ser- vices is to offer the crew prear- ranged tours at a reasonable cost. Many shipmates have been able to visit places here in the Orient that most people only dream about. The Special Services Office also provides information on points of interest as well as activities in the different ports we visit. The ICR Facilitator conducts 3 day workshops for all newly arrived personnel concerning the different customs of the countries we visit, as well as information on transpor- tation, shopping and dining out. They also have on hand many pamphlets that deal with a multi- tude of subjects ranging from riding the train to Tokyo to how to read a Japanese menu. Both the Special Services Coordinator and ICR Facilitator are on board to help the crew and make their stay in the Far East as enjoyable as possible. 135 136 ■ ' ' ™ °™™°°™ ' r m mfeipiB CTI - Standing (L-R) SSGT MERO, AGC ARNOLD, OSSN DANIELSON. Seated HTC KIBBLE, LI2 GARDNER, MSSN DAVIDSON, FTM1 ZIBER, RMSN MACK, 0S2 CRAIG J - , yt 137 i .aWa ki£t: I-UiJU-ufaU J tBam s mms V ' 140 As the finishing touches are added to the cruise book, I look back and marvel at the amount of work and preparation involved. Each phase, from planning to publication, demanded a great deal of time. It was time well spent. I hope you agree. Although it is impossible to list all those who helped and supported the cruise book, I would like to mention a few who did a little extra . Special thanks to the Administration Offices of both BLUE RIDGE and COMSEVENTFLT, the Photo Lab and Flag Public Affairs Office. I personally would like to thank my division (OD Division) for their support while I served as editor of the cruise book. And a final thanks to the staff who gave of their time and their selves, in order to see this book from beginning to end. JIM CUMMINGS Photos submitted by: OSSN SULLIVAN DPI LAWRENCE ET3 HUBBARD ET1 MCCRACKEN EW3 GIBSON SN ROBINSON DS3 SALMON LT EGGEN EW3 HUMPHREY NC1 SCHULTZ EW3 ADLESICH J02 BOSSINGHAM CTRC GEE PHAN KRUMPLEMAN PH3 ATKINSON PHI CASSATT PHAN MACK PHAN MCGRATH DPS CUMMINGS DM3 BUSTILLOS -l Cruise Book Staff (L-R) SN HYBACK, SM2 SWANN, EWC SMITH, DP3 CUMMINGS, DM3 BUSTILLOS, DM3 GASTON 141 INDEX Title Page Page 1 GO ' S Comments Page 2 BLUE RIDGE Mission and History Page 3 Commanding Officer Page 4 Commander SEVENTH Fleet Page 6 Chief of Staff Page 8 SEVENTH Fleet Mission and History Page 10 Executive Officers Page 12 Commanding Officer ' s Inspection Page 13 Map of West Pac Page 14 Homeport Page 16 BLUE RIDGE Roster Page 18 Administration Department Page 22 Overhaul Page 26 Communications Department Page 28 Deck Department Page 32 Japan Page 36 Engineering Department Page 39 Intelligence Department Page 45 Republic of Korea Page 48 Marines Page 51 Medical Dental Department Page 55 Civic Action Page 58 142 Hong Kong Page 60 Navigation Department Page 63 Tiger Cruise Page 66 Republic of the Philippines Page 68 Operations Department Page 71 Singapore Page 76 Supply Department Page 79 Crossing the Line Page 82 Thailand Page 88 Malaysia Page 91 Indonesia Page 96 Chief of Naval Operations Visit Page 98 Refugee Rescue Page 102 SEVENTH Fleet Roster Page 106 Flag Divisions Page 110 CTF-76 Page 122 III MAF Page 123 Sister Ship Cruises Page 126 Sports Page 132 CPO Mess Page 133 Human Resources Office Page 134 Cycle Tour International Page 136 Ship ' s Picnic Page 138 143 -fjy aofc 144 WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY m Cruise Book Sales Office 889 Grand Avenue-Office E ? 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