Cape Cod (AD 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE SHIP AND ITS MISSION Named for the scenic national seashore on the southern Massachusetts coast line, USS CAPE COD is the first United States ship to bear this name. Commissioned 17 April 1982, Cape Cod completed her fifth deployment in July 1991. This modified Samuel Gompers class destroyer tender is designed to assist the DD 963 class destroyers, CGN class cruisers and FFG-7 class frigates. Customer ships range from patrol boats of about 150 feet, armed with guns, to nuclear propelled missile cruisers almost 600 feet in length, carrying advanced guided missiles and fitted with sophisticated electronic equipment. USS Cape Cod also has special repair facilities for supporting ships with nuclear propulsion plants. For customer ships with machinery under repair, USS Cape Cod is fitted with extra electrical generators, water distilling capacity and transfer facilities for providing these ships tied alongside with electricity, boiler feed, fresh water and other services. The use of cranes aids in handling of antennas, torpedoes, machinery, provisions, small boats and weapons. Homeported in San Diego, California since the keel was laid at National Street and Shipbuilding Company, Cape Cod has maintained a CAN DO, WILL DO attitude and has gained the reputation as the hardest working tender in the Pacific Fleet.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE 1 CRUISE LOG 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 THE SHIP AND ITS MISSION 4 COMMANDING OFFICER 5 EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6 CANDID XO CO 7 OPERATION DESERT SHIELD STORM 8 DEPARTURE 10 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 13 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 19 DECK DEPARTMENT 25 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 37 REPAIR DEPARTMENT 53 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 121 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT 139 DENTAL DEPARTMENT 143 SAFETY DEPARTMENT 147 CHAPLAIN DEPARTMENT 149 WARDROOM 151 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS MESS 155 IRAQPAC EVENTS 159 UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENTS 160 HAWAII 162 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES 166 HONG KONG 170 WOG DAY 174 UNDERWAY ACTIVITIES 178 GATOR GULCH 181 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 182 BAHRAIN 184 OPERATION DESERT STORM 184 KUWAIT 188 RESERVISTS 191 THAILAND .192 SINGAPORE 196 OPERATION FIERY VIGIL 200 HOMECOMING 204 IRAQPAC BABIES 208 IRAQPAC NEWCOMERS 209 CRUISEBOOK STAFF 211

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GARY L BIER CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY COMMANDING OFFICER USS CAPE COD (AD-43) Captain Bier enlisted in the U.S. Navy June 6, 1958. After serving nearly nine years and attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer, he received his commission via the Integration Program in 1967. He was promoted to Captain September 1, 1988. His initial tour of duty was onboard the USS FLOYD B. PARKS (DD 884) where he served as Electronic Material Officer, Combat Information Center Officer, and finally Operations Officer from August 1967 to August 1969. From September 1969 to March 1970 he attended the Department Head Course at the Naval Surface Warfare Officer ' s School in Newport, R.I. and was subse- quently assigned as Weapons Officer on the USS HERBERT J. THOMAS (DD 883). In November 1970, THOMAS was decommis- sioned and Captain Bier was reassigned to the USS ROARK (FF 1053) serving as Weapons Officer. In March 1972, he joined the staff of Commander Destroyer Flotilla Five (later to be redesignat- ed Commander Naval Surface Force MIDPAC) as Combat Systems Officer. From September 1975 to May 1977 while attending the University Of Hawaii under the Degree Completion Program he received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Captain Bier assumed command of the USS GALLANT (MSO 489) in November 1977. In November 1979 he was assigned as Executive Officer of USS KANSAS CITY (AOR 3). He remained on KANSAS CITY until November 1981 when he assumed duties as Military Assistant for Weapons Department and Air Operations Officer at the Naval Surface Weapons Center, Dahlgren, Virginia. He reported for duty as Weapons Officer, USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9) in April 1984. Captain Bier assumed command of the USS HOEL (DDG 13) in December 1985. While on HOEL he participated in Operation NIMBLE ARCHER in the Persian Gulf. In March of 1988 he joined the Staff of Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, serving in the Warfare Requirements and Tactics Division. While assigned he temporarily assumed command of USS TOWERS (DDG 9). In October 1989 he reported to Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five as the Operations and Plans Officer. Captain Bier assumed command of USS CAPE COD (AD 43) November 1990. Captain Bier ' s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 Awards), Navy Commendation Medal (2 Awards), Navy Achievement Medal, and Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Star. He is married to the former Susan Christensen of Detroit, Michigan. They have two children: Stephen, also on active duty in the U.S. Navy, and David who is living with his parents and attending college. Z. . J.£ T.- .iZ, M gr- -J■ --