California (CGN 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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MED CRU1SEf 1NDIAN OCEAN CRUISE 10 SEPTEMBER, 1979 - 26 May, 1980 10 15 18 18 26 27 30 12 18 27 1 10 28 6 8 12 16 18 22 5 9 14 21 22' 6 9 13 5 24 25 9 27 1 8 16 18 21 26 SEP SEP SEP SEP-20 SEP SEP SEP-30 SEP SEP-10 OCT OCT-17 OCT OCT-20 OCT OCT-31 OCT NOV- 9 NOV NOV-25 NOV NOV- 2 DEC DEC- 7 DEC DEC-11 DEC DEC-21 DEC DEC-17 DEC DEC DEC- 3 JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN JAN MAR- 7 MAR MAR-12 MAR MAR-14 MAR MAR-17 MAR MAR-26 MAR MAR-11 APR APR-11 APR APR- 4 MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY-23 MAY MAY DEPART NORFOLK, VIRGINIA NIMITZ BATTLE GROUP VS AMERICA BATTLE GROUP PASSEX CHOP 6TH FLEET INPORT LISBON, PORTUGAL NIMITZ BATTLE GROUP VS INDEPENDENCE BATTLE GROUP PASSEX INPORT GAETA, ITALY DISPLAY DETERMINATION '79 INPORT HAIFA, ISRAEL ROADSTAND OPERATIONS, CYPRUS INPORT CARTAGENA, SPAIN CRISEX '79 INPORT TARANTO, ITALY QIMAV WITH USS VULCANJ INPORT CAGLIARI, SARDINIA NAMFI MISSILEX INPORT KALAMATA, GREECE , MULTIPLEX 1-80 NIMITZ BATTLE GROUP VS FORRESTAL BATTLE GROUP AAW EXERCISE OPEN OCEAN SURFACE MISSILEX INPORT LIVORNO, ITALY CHOP 2ND FLEET ENTER ROYAL DOMAIN OF NEPTUNUS REX CHOP 7TH FLEET NIMITZ BATTLE GROUP VS MIDWAY AND KITTY HAWK BATTLE GROUPS PASSEX , ARRIVE ON GONZO STATION I IMAV WITH USS DIXIE AT DIEGO GARCIA INPORT PORT LOUIS, MARITIUS CYCLONE EVASION ORSE HOSTAGE RESCUE SUPPORT OPERATIONS PIRAZ PICKET A GONZO 2-80 I PIRAZ PICKET ORI DEPART GONZO STAION CHOP 2ND FLEET ENTER ROYAL DOMAIN OF NEPTUNUS REX NTPI RETURN TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

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.A r ' Q. 1 'X,,, v V CA L11 F 1 ,Q-.,2'--an 5 rt 0 ' z . 1 qi., USS CALIFORNIA CCGN KEEL LAID CHRISTENED AND LAUNCHED COMMISSIONED USS CALIFORNIA ICGN 361 the slxth sh1p to bear the name IS the flrst of a new class of nuclear powered gulded mlssle crulsers constructed at Newport News V1rg1n1a She lS the flrst sh1p named under the new pol1cy of asslgnlng names of the states of the unlon to major nuclear powered surface combatants CALIFORNIA IS 596 feet ln length wlth a beam of 61 feet and a full load dlsplacement of 11000 tons Her crew conslsts of 28 offlcers and 512 enllsted men She lS a fast hlghly maneuverable cruxser whose m1ss1on lS to operate as an element of a fast carrler task force or mdependently to detect and destroy any threats by hostlle forces Her armament mcludes two TARTAR D gulded m1ss1le batterles two 5 54 callber llghtwelght guns and antlsubmarme rocket CASROCJ launcher and antl submarme torpedo tubes In further support of her role ln antl submarlne warfare CALIFORNIA lS equlpped wlth the ANXSQS 26 CX long range sonar She also carrles the latest electronic equlpment for long and short range commumcatlons control of mterceptor alrcraft target detectlon and trackmg and navlgatlon CALIFORNIA IS capable of slmultaneous 3 dlmenslonal warfare fully supported by a three computer Naval Tactlcal Data System CNTDSJ complex CALIFORNIA s twm reactors glve the shlp essentlally unllmlted endurance She can sustam 361 JANUARY 23 970 SEPTEMBER 22 1971 FEBRUARY 1974 hxgh speeds for long perlods of t1me and lS capable of conductmg extended operatlons ln combat areas far from supply bases Her fuel w1ll sustam all operatlons for at least thlrteen years wlthout refuellng CALIFORNIA has complled a very lmpresslve record s1nce commlsslomng She has completed two extended seven month deployments to the Slxth Fleet ln the Medlterranean She has won thlrty one departmental E awards wlth the flfth gold m1ss1le E and the COMNAVSURFLANT Battle Efflclency E for competltlve years 1976 and 1977 She IS the only shlp ln SURFLANT hlstor to w1n the Top Gun Award three consecutlve years ln a row and back to back James F Chezak Memorlal Gunnery Awards for excellence m Naval Gunflre Support Other d1st1nc1tve awards won by CALIFORNIA mclude the COMNAVSURFLANT Ant1A1r Warfare Award and the Slxth Fleet Hook Em Award for ASW excellence CALIFORNIA was chosen to represent the Umted States surface fleet at the Sllver .lubllee Naval Revlew at Portsmouth England ln June 1977 Over 150 warshlps from 18 natlons partlclpated ln the Naval Revlew whlch commemorated Queen Ellzabeths 25th Year of Coronatlon From September 1979 to May 1980 CALIFORNIA set a record breakmg deployment to the Indlan ocean wlth the USS Nzmltz and USS Texas ln reflectlon of natlonal mterest and pollcy . . 16, 1 9 ,K 1 . . . , - - , - - - as as - - a ' 9 . . . . . U ,, ' 9 1 1 o cv 1 c 1 1 9 , - Y I - - . sc va - ' ' ' ll ' ' , . , . , - . - . . . . , - , - , - - ' , , . A . 9 9 0 c 0 ' ' . . . . ' 9 ' -2

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my I IM f T CoM.MAiNDiNG OFFICER if To the finest crew in the world: I The events of the deployment recorded in this book reflect the dedication, ' professionalism, and perserverance of a crew that has become a fighting unit. The items recorded represent long hours of watch and work, and extended periods during which the CALIFORNIA was continuously at the ready. The accomplishments of this crew, during this cruise, will be long remembered as a source of pride to each of you. CALIFORNIA has met each commitment and has won the respect of not only our Nuclear Power Battle group Teammates but also those on the Mediterranean SIXTH Fleet and Indian Ocean SEVENTH fleet Navy team. We have had a good feeling about ourselves and CALIFORNIA, the compliments we have received support and justify that good feeling. It is there because of your individual contribution and involvement which was magnified through the efforts of your shipmates. The engineers are rightfully proud of the fact that in these nine months we've journeyed more than three times the distance around the world and have maintained the ship in a high state of readiness during one of the most demanding deployments in modern times. For the operators, the satisfaction of being selected by our senior commanders above others for the harder tasks will long be savored. Our weaponeers realize the readiness of CALIFORNIA to defend or attack has always been high because of their diligence in maintaining the complex weapons system. And our supply, medical, and administration departments can take great pride in knowing that the needs of CALIFORNIA shipmate were handled professionally with genuine concern. Though we have returned to our homes and families for a well deserved rest, when we look back with those who steamed with us, we'll do so with a sense of pride and accomplishment. For the spirit of a ship is in her men, the spirit of the CALIFORNIA comes from each of you. The many awards displayed on the Enlisted Dining Facility attest to this crewis sustained professionalism, a continuing record of superior performance. The winning team spirit has been the bond for the pyramiding effect, based on individual effort bound into work center productivity, which results in division achievements which boost the department's performance and establish new heights in total ships team effort I am proud of the record you have attained The outstanding reputation CALIFORNIA has long enjoyed has been enhanced because of your professional performance You the Worlds Finest Crew reaffirmed my belief and have convinced many others that CALIFORNIA is indeed the World s Finest Warhslp Well Done' C J SMITH Captain US Navy . I 0 n a . . . '9 7 9 9 ' .. Q ,