Compton (DD 705) - Naval Cruise Book

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nm mlm re CONN. . . CDR Edwin J. Zimmermann, USNR Commanding Officer Commander Edwin Zimmermann, USNR, took command of the COMPTON on 15 October 1958. A native of Kansas and a graduate of Southern Methodist University, Captain Zimmermann brought to his command the knowledge and love of destroyers accumulated through long associa- tion with the Tin Can Navy. Serving aboard the destroyers KNIGHT and AULT during WWII, he participated in the African and Mediterranean campaigns and the South China Sea and island-hopping strikes against the Japanese Fleet and home islands. As Gunnery Officer during the latter campaign, he won a letter of Commendation from Commander, Destroyers Pacific for meritorious action in defense of his own ship and those in company during multiple Kamikaze attacks. From a successful tour as Executive Officer of the ROWE during the Korean conflict, he went to work for the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington. Coming aboard the COMPTON, the skipper took the helm and under his calm and proficient leadership, guided the ship to the Battle Efficiency E award for Destroyer Squadron Twelve for the 1960 competitive year, establishing a reputation for operational competence and reli- ability throughout the Atlantic destroyer force. The COMPTON has a spirit of her own .... it is one of rugged durability and hardheaded pride of an experienced veterang but, the professional zeal and competence, the love of ships and the sea, and the devotion to duty and the missions of the United States Navy that the Captain has instilled in all of us who have had the honor to serve with him, have been the real backbone and driving force of the COMPTON for these past two honorable years.

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PLAN OF THE DAY FOR: SUNDAY UNIFORM OF THE DAY: UNDRESS WHITE BRAVO DUTY DIVISION FOR RIGGING MOVIES: M DIV Carry out the daily routine when underway in accordance with paragraph 2401, page 2-35 Of the Ship's Organization, except as modified. .1 0430 0445 0450 0745 0750 0800 0900 1200 1230 1245 1300 1315 1330 1500 1700 8 Reveille Breakfast. Mess line open until 0600 CAboutJ Refuel from AO, port side to Upon completion of fueling, station the life guard detail Quarters Officer's Call General Quarters. Condition lAA For compet Z-6-G C5 D. No time available for rehearsal runs so SHOOT FOR THE E !! Planeguard for INTREPID. x5 mount crew that has completed firing will take plane guard Battle Messing on stations Commence Holiday Routine Catholic Lay Services CLTJG Cardellaj Protestant Lay Services CENS Evansj Station the Replenishment Detail Replenish from AF, stbd side to. Be ready for helo replenishment on fantail at any time Planeguard for INTREPID Detached. Commence Full Power Trail. Expect to complete about 0400. . Recreation Committee Meeting in the mess decks. Subject: COMPTON placque contest. D. W. SMITH 1. The morale of the crew seems to be dropping due to the shift from White Hats to Blue Bal l Caps and vice versa. I'm sorry, but we must stick with Sixth Fleet Regulations. This is IT: Off and CPO: Tropical White long except when doing work that requires khaki. Enlisted: dungarees with white hat during working hours. Other times, undress white Bravo with white hats, 2. Change THREE to our current OpSked has been received and we are no longer scheduled for Genoa but will return to ROTA to escort the SARATOGA into the Med. 3. General Mess coffee cups are again appearing outside the mess decks, I have personally Seen fhfee C39 OH the bridge- Unless 2111 hands use their own coffee cups the Coffee MCSSCS will have to be closed out. NUFF' SAID. 7 4. This is a full day. However, Monday Ctomorrowj we enter port. NO red lead showing, all bright work shined. LET'S LOOK AS GOOD AS WE ARE!! EXECUTIVE OFFICER ' X . 1 D. W. SMITH, LCDR, USN