Callaghan (DDG 994) - Naval Cruise Book

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MARITIME INTERCEPTION OPERATIONS While in the Arabian (lull. CALLAGHAN and other ships of the Nimitz Battle Group conducted Maritime Inter- ception Operations (MIO) operations in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq. These operations entailed surveilling, escorting, and in some cases hoarding any and all ships which were outbound or inbound Iraq. CAL- LAGHAN conducted eight boardings while in the Arabian Gulf on ships that ranged in size from a 200 foot cargo vessel to small wooden vessels called dhows. The contraband most often confiscated was dates which were being shipped from Iraq to other countries in the Arabian Gulf for profit. Participating in these operations, CALLAGHAN played a key role in maintaining peace and stability in the Arabian Gulf. 10 The I' fSS Team conduct mg honrding

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COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON NINE Captain Barry V. Burrow, USN Horn in Seattle, Washington and raised as a Navy Junior, Captain Burrow graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1968 and received his Master of Science Degree .Mechani- cal Engineering) the next year from the Naval Postgraduate School. Monterey. Following nuclear propulsion training, he reported aboard USS GRAY (DE 1054) where he served as Navigator and Main Propulsion Assistant. In 1972, Captain Burrow commenced a two year Auxiliaries Officer tour aboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) and subsequently served as Training Officer at the DIG Nuclear Propulsion Prototype at West Milton, New York. From October 1977 to October 1980, he served as Engineer Officer aboard USS VIRGINIA (CGN 38). After his Department Head tour. Captain Burrow served as Executive Officer of Nuclear Power School in Orlando. Florida and. in 1983. he reported aboard USS HALSEY (CG 23) as Executive Officer. Subsequently, Captain Burrow served as the Force Nuclear Propulsion Readiness and Training Officer on the COMNAVSURFPAC Staff in 1985. Captain Burrow assumed command of USS TOWERS (DDG 9), operating out of Yokosuka, Japan, in September 1985. Following that tour, he took command of USS CALIFORNIA (CGN 36» in August 1988. During his forty months aboard CALIFORNIA the ship participated in Olympic Presence Operations off the Korean Peninsula as Battle Force ASUW Commander, in North Arabian Sea Persian Gulf operations as Battle Group AAW Commander and in several Mid and North Pacific operations including PACEX 89. In April 1990, CALIFORNIA com- menced the first cruiser nuclear reactor refueling in nearly two decades. Following completion of refueling operations aboard CALIFORNIA, Captain Burrow re- ported, in July 1992. as the Senior instructor for the Chief of Naval Operations’ Senior Officer Ship Material Readiness Course in Newport. Rhode Island. Captain Burrow subsequently as- sumed duty as Commander Destroyer Squadron NINE in May 1994. Captain Burrow's military decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service. Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals as well as unit commendations, campaign and service medals. Captain Burrow is married to the former Mary Ann Ward of Melrose, Massachusetts. The Burrows have three sons, Brian, a June 1996 University of Washington graduate. Sean, an En- sign in the US Navy and Michael, a High School Sophomore.

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TAIWAN CONTINGENCY OPERATION Midway through deployment, CALLAGHAN and the other ships of the NIMITZ Battle Group were ordered on short notice to conduct a high speed transit from the Arabian Gulf to Taiwan. This order was precipitated by Chi- nese acts of aggression against Taiwan. In the preceding weeks, China had fired long-range cruise missiles into clo- sure areas into the waters surrounding Taiwan in an attempt to influence the first democratic elections in Taiwan- ese history. In response, the United States deployed the 1NDEPKNDKNCK Battle Group and the NIMITZ Battle Group to the area to provide security and stability for the elections. Upon receiving the order, CAL LAG I IAN embarked Commander. Destroyer Squadron Two Three. Commodore Costello, and transited to the waters surrounding Taiwan. Tensions were high as the elections approached amid threats from China and increased Chinese military activity, but the elections proceeded without incident. Projecting national power and resolve. CALLAGHAN played a vital role in providing Taiwan the stability and security to have democratic elections. CPU Wisttup and ('ommodorc (‘ostello (’ MI)RSK(W 1