Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE CALLAGHAN LEGACY USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994) is the second KIDD class Guided Missile Destroyer and the second ship of the fleet to bear the name Her namesake. Rear Admiral Daniel Judson CALLAGHAN, U S Navy (Deceased), was born in San Fran- cisco. California, in 1890. and was a true native He began his career on the USS CALIFORNIA (ARC-6), spent the better part of his career m or near his hometown, commanded the USS SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), and. upon reaching flag rank in 1942. hoisted his flag in the same ship he had previously commanded While leading a force of U S ships against a far superior Japanese force during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Rear Admiral CALLAGHAN was killed in action on November 13. 1942. when a direct hit was scored on the bridge of his flagship Rear Admiral CALLAGHAN was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, his nation's highest tribute Shortly thereafter, on November 27. 1943. the first USS CALLAGHAN (DD-772). a FLETCHER class destroyer, was com- missioned Her short but exciting life led her through submarine attack, air attacks, escort duty, search and rescue missions, and typhoons The ship finally met her fate in the early morning hours of November 29. 1945. when a kamikaze crashed amid- ships. less than ninety minutes before the ship was scheduled to head for home Today s USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994) is even more capable than her predecessor She is designed to meet and defeat threats from the air. other ships, or submarines with the newest --------------------------------------------------------------------- combat systems in the fleet Originally designed to specifica- tions for sale to the Iranian Navy. CALLAGHAN is a combination of the VIRGINIA class cruiser s combat systems suite and the SPRUANCE class destroyer's quiet, responsive propulsion plant The degree of automation throughout the ship permits CALLAGHAN to be managed by fewer men than her predeces- sor. although she is nearly 200 feet longer and over four times the displacement In the few years since her commissioning, CALLAGHAN has proven her name and earned an enviable reputation Her maiden deployment, in 1983. included escort duty with the newly recommissioned battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). rescue of 287 refugees off of the coast of Southeast Asia, and search and rescue opeations for Korean Air Lines flight 007 She conducted a number of international joint exercises and served as a member of USS MIDWAY s Battle Group CAL- LAGHAN was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for the rescue of the refugees and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for her actions in the KAL 007 operations In February 1985. CALLAGHAN began her second Western Pacific Deployment as a member of the USS CONSTELLATION Battle Group CALLAGHAN continued to strive for perfection m all areas of her mission She is a highly survivable platform with a superbly skilled crew Every man aboard strives to do his best to live up to the ship's slogan. ' CALLAGHAN CLASS 5

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USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994) Coat of Arms USS CALLAGHAN'S Coat of Arms represents the name, birthplace, and distinguished naval career fo Rear Admiral Daniel J Callaghan. It also represents the modern technology of the new CALLAGHAN honored by that name. The chief simulates the Golden Gate Bridge, symbolizing San Francisco, California. Admiral Callaghan's place of birth The trident connotes his naval career and the two lightning flashes for his service in World War I and in World War II. The single star represents the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity” in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II The trident with the arcs and the lightning flashes also allude to the mission and capabilities of the CALLAGHAN Crest The Crest heraldically speaks” the name Cal- laghan. The wolf is suggested by the Callaghan Coat of Arms, and the shamrock symbolizes Ire- land. The two stars connote the rank of Rear Admi- ral Callaghan, they are conjoined to indicate that this is the second ship to bear the name CALLAGHAN Motto The ship's Motto is the word Intrepidity Taken from Rear Admiral Callaghan s Medal of Honor citation, the Motto serves as inspiration to all who serve aboard CALLAGHAN to be brave and cour- ageous not only in battle, but also in their daily lives. 4

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Commanding Officer Captain Rodney P. Rempt Captain Rempt hails from Van Nuys. California, and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1966 His initial assignments at sea were as Terrier Missile Officer aboard USS COONTZ (DLG- 9) in San Diego and as Weapons Officer aboard USS SOMERS (DDG-34) in Long Beach For his actions during deployments off Vietnam. Captain Rempt was twice awarded the Navy Commen- dation Medal with combat 'V After earning a Masters Degree in Systems Analysis from Stanford University in 1970. he attended the Destroyer Department Head Course in Newport. Rhode Island Captam Rempt s first sea command was USS ANTELOPE (PG-86). one of the four missile-armed, gas-turbine powered patrol gunboats homeported in Naples. Italy While on ANTE- LOPE. Captain Rempt participated in crisis at sea operations during the October 1973 Mideast War andconducted numerous NATO and SIXTH FLEET exercises Upon initial assignment to Washington, D C in early 1975. Captain Rempt served as a member of the Combat Systems Advisory Group for the Chief of Naval Material He was next assigned as a prototype weapons project officer within the Naval Sea Systems Command, where he was awarded his third Navy Commendation Medal for contributions to the development of the Vertical Launch System Captain Rempt served as Executive Officer aboard USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43) from June 1978 to March 1980 While conducting REFTRA in the Caribbean in October 1979. DAHLGREN participated in the CARIBBEINFORCEX of Guanta- namo Bay prior to commencing a Mediterranean deployment In early 1980. Captain Rempt returned to Washington as program coordinator for the REGIS Weapon System (OP 355W) In February 1981. Captam Rempt was selected as the Adminis- trative Assistant and Aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations For the next two years. Captain Rempt was responsible for coordination of policy and administrative matters for Admiral D WatKms and Admiral William N Small during their tours as VCNO Captain Rempt's wife. Pam. is currently the Marketing Direc- tor for the San Diego office ol Woodward-Clyde Consultants