Cony (DDE 508) - Naval Cruise Book

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The cast coordination 0 men and machines begins the net draws tighter. .. Each minute means something to the Task Group. From the moment that a suspected contact is made, unil the time of classification, messages stream to and from COMASDEFORLANT. The Task Group executes its evolutions . . . Flag strives to coordinate the efforts of the dispersed units, and keep in touch with all of them through the critical minutes and hours ahead . . . can the contact he verified? Advanced word is received, and the Flag ojjlice locates each member of the Admirafs team. ' ..i Y! . 12 A

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1 I NAL VIGILANCE I VE TIG TE A message is received aboard the RANDOLPH from COMASDEFORLANT. Decrypted quickly, advance copies are sent to the Flag. ln an instant, the months and weeks of drill and training begin to pay off. The Task Group has been alerted to a possible contact, and all units assume their roles in the Hunter-Killer ritual. SearchfAttack units are designatedg plans are drawn to find the Contact and classify it. Pilots are quickly briefedg the aircraft, always ready to take off on a moment's notice, are tuned up. The destroyers speed to the datumg the submarines assume their positions along the perimeter of the contact area. Men and machines, well drilled and carefully maintained, ready to do their jobs. 71

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Alert radiomen from Flag man the teletype shack in RANDOLPH, each aware that reliability, security and speed are the marks of good communications. Each moment brings the sound of an intruder closer to the Task Group.