Coontz (DLG 9) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1965 volume:

« tt !■ Tl • - ' -■ IT- ' i ' -i . tt m temmtmiaicBmmmmm J - v- ViP«S : UNITED STATES SHIP COONTZ (DLG-9) 1964-1965 ADM. ROBERT E. COONTZ, USN Born in Hannibal, Missouri, June 11, 1864, Admiral Robert Edward Coontz, one- time Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, and the first Chief of Naval Operations, died January 26, 1935 at the Naval Hospital, Pue;et Sound, Washington. He had retired from the U.S. Navy on June 11, 1928 after 46 years of active service. He was appointed a Naval Cadet from the 12th District of Missouri on September 28, 1881, graduated in 1885, and two years later was commissioned an Ensign. His subsequent promotions in rank were as fol- lows: Lieutenant (Junior Grade) September 5, 1896; Lieutenant, March 3, 1899; Lieu- tenant Commander January 1, 1905; Com- mander, January 7, 1909; Captain, July 1, 1912; Rear Admiral, September 25, 1919; Admiral (Temporary) from October, 1919 to October, 1925. He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List dating from June 21, 1930. During the Spanish-American War, he served in U S S PATTERSON, U S S CHARLESTON and USS BOSTON, succes- sively. From 1901 to 1905 he was attached to USS ADAMS, USS PHILADELPHIA, USS WHEELING, and then had two years in- spection duty in the then Bureau of Equip- ment. In 1907 he returned to sea duty as Executive Officer in USS NEBRASKA, and in 1908 made the trip with the Fleet around the world. After duty as Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1909, and later on the Board of Inspection and Survey, he was named Commandant, Naval Station, and Governor of Guam in 1912. He was ordered to command the battleship GEORGIA serving from 1913 to 1915. In 1915 he assumed duty as Com- mandant, Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Washington, and Commandant, Thirteenth Naval District, where he served throughout World War One. During this time he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal ' For exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility. ' After commanding Division 7, Atlantic Fleet in 1919, he transferred his flag to USS WYOMING and command of Division 6, Pacific Fleet. In December, 1919, Admiral Coontz was named Chief of Naval Operations. After four years as the ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, he as- sumed duty as Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet which made an historic cruise to New Zealand and Australia in 1925. Until relieved of active duty in 1928, he served as Commandant, Naval Operat- ing Base, Hampton Roads, Va., and Com- mandant Fifth Naval District. In addition to the DSM, Admiral Coontz had received the Spanish Campaign Medal, Philippine Campaign Medal, Mexican Service Medal, and Victory Medal with Atlantic Fleet Clasp. He also received from the govern- ment of France the award of Commander of the Legion of Honor. The first ship named in his honor, the transport, USS ROBERT E. COONTZ (AP-122) was commissioned November 21, 1944. Transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service in 1950, it was renamed USNS ALEXANDER PATCH. J ■■ A rtMikJtiHat ke Supreme acrif-i u MISSION- CDLG-9) Fast Carrier Task Force Escort as Anti-Aircraft De- fense Ship Radar Picket and Anti-Submarine Capabili- h 4 AU 1 rlORlZED— 1Q56 shipbuilding Program Iv£j£jLi LAID— 1 March 1958 LA U NCrlElj December 1958 J ARMAMENT- Terrier Missiles, 5 54 and 3 30 Anti-Aircraft Gun Batteries, Torpedoes, and ASROC BEAM— 52 Feet 5 Inches Lennth Overall - 512 Feet DISPLACEMENT- COMPLEMENT- 22 officers, 350 Mer 5600 Tons COMMANDER EUGENE C. KENYON, JR., U.S. NAVY COMMANDING OFFICER J COMMANDER EUGENE C. KENYON, JR., USN, COMMANDING USS COONTZ (DLG-d) nugcnc c i .cnyoD jr., oiiimauucr, L.S. Naw, commanding USS COONTZ (I3lG-9) was bom in Sacramento, Cali- loraia on 25 December 1923. He entered the L.S. Naval Academy in July, 1942. In June of 1945 he was commissioned an Ensisn, L ' .S. Na - and was assigned to USS ALAB. NL (BB-60;. The following year CDR KEN ' YON commenced a postgraduate course of study in Engineering Efectronics at the Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology-, grad- uating in March 1948 with a B.sr Desree. He next served aboard USS BRINKLEY BASS (DD-88,; as Assistant Gunnery Of- ficer and Ass ' istant Engineering Officer until November, 1950, when he was ordered to CIC Officer ' s School and then as Op- erations Officer :r-;ri USS MARSHALL (DD-676). In April, 1952, CESl KEN ON com- menced a four year tour in special weapons assignments, serving first with the 1233rd Nav - Special Weapons Unit at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then as an instructor at the Special Weapons School, Fleet Training Center, Norfolk, Virginia. In April 1956 he joined the stall oi . ' --irr, d.rricr Ljivisiou SIXTEEN, -- .z as Assistant Opera- tions Officer (Surface) until July 1958 when he reported to the U.S. Naval Acad- emy, Annapolis, Md., as a Weapons In- structor. hi July, 1960, CDR KENYON was as- siened as Executive Officer of USS ZELLARS (DD-777), ser -ing aboard until July of 1961, when he was ordered to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, for ' a course of ins true:::- :-. Navy Management, He graduated v.::- ::; degree of NJaster of Science and in July of 196 2 assumed command of USS HAMNTR (DD-718), serving in that ca- pacity ' until January 1964. CDR KENYON is married to the former Jane Christie of Ithaca, New York. Thev ha-.-e a s::., Stephen, and a dau£hter, Chri5::e .-s.-. CDR KENYON presently resides inCcr -a;:, California. CDR KENYON ' S decorations include the Na -y Commendation Medal, Korean Service !edal (2 Stars) and various c am- m LIEUTENANT COMMANDER C. J. RORIE, U.S. NAVY EXECUTIVE OFFICER 10 : LIEUTENANT COMMANDER C. U.RORIE,U.S. NAVY LCDR Rorie is a graduate of Union University, Jackson, Tennessee. He entered the Naval Service in May 1952 and was commissioned 5 November of the same year. Since commissioning he has served in various destroyer, cruiser, and minesweeper type ships including command of USS ROBIN (MSC-53) and USS WAXSAW (AN -91). His ashore tour was spent under instruction at the U.S. Naval Post Graduate Engi- neering School where he was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, in connection with his studies in the Guided Missile Curricula. He has successfully completed the prerequisites for Qualified for Command of Destroyers and has been so designated by the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Before coming to COONTZ, LCDR Rorie was COMCRUDESP-AC Staff Weapons Officer for Gunnery and Guided Missiles. During his tour as Executive Officer COONTZ, he was selected for additional duty as Chief Staff Officer COM DESRON FIVE Staff in connection with TONKIN GULF Operations. LCDR Rorie is married to the former Patricia Cunliffe of Jackson, Tennessee and has two children, Michael and Catherine. II DEPARTMENT LT. W. H. FISCHER Operations LT R. L. THOMAS Engineering LCDR J. F. TOPPING Supply HEADS LT B. P. CHASE Weapons LT R. A. WOOD Navigation 12 I DEPARTME Jl. 13 VlfARDROOM OFFICE w LTJG T. K. HINCHEY LTJG D. L. CARLSON LTJG D. L. GRIME LTJG G. W. STANLEY LTJG W. H. PLANT ENS B. N. YARBOROUGH ENS L. M. MADDEN ENS T. P. VETTLESEN 14 r LTJG R. J. PA ' NE LTJG D. R. LEMONS LTJG M. S. FLEMING LTJG R. J. KINNEAR LTJG J. V. RIEAD ENS J. D. HARRIS( i -L 15 o p E R A T I O N S 16 il OC DIVISION Left to Right: Spellman, J. L.; Smith, E. W.; Younce, W. R.; Baird, C. K.; LTJG Hinchey; ENS Harrison; Crazythunder, D. P.; Smith, R. J.; Bradley, J. J.; Kizziah, H. R. 2nd Row: Fray, C, D.; Lindsay, M. H.; Baker, C. L.; Dahm, T. T.; Price, W. H.; Smith, W. P.; Hrebar, G.; Pittman, J. D,; Scionti, A. P.; Stalcup, D. L.; Doster, G. R.; Berry, J. C.; Miller, J. M.; Narcy, B. C. New equipment, new modes of operation, and a higher than ever volume of traffic were the challenges faced by C00NT7 communica- tions personnel during the ship ' s third West- pac Tour. Keeping CIC and the bridge com- munications on a loud and clear basis was often a bigger, but as rapidly met, challenge for the radiomen. By the use of Nancy By Night , the Signalmen kept the OOD informed of the OTC ' S tactical intentions. The Postal Clerks ensured prompt delivery of the mail wherever and whenever it was available. All in all, it was a busy but interesting cruise for OC. Man with a horn; or Communications the hard way! 17 SIX BAGS-ALL PARCEL POST SLOW DAY IN RADIO CENTRAL PITTMAN GOES TO PRESS  4 MAIL CALL! 18 TALK TO ME I DASH HIM |l Ol DIVISION Boots, R.A.; Schmueckle, T.T.; Lantz, J.C; ENS Madden; LTJG Lemons; Perfect, CO.; Lancaster, M.L. ; Goss, H.M.; Grumpier, C.M.: Moore, A.L. 2ND ROW: Bettinger, J.C.; Robinson, G.A.; Bream, J.L.; Perry, L.G.; Bolerjack, J.M.; Bisesi, D.S.; Westerdale, W.C.; Perfect, P.O.; Ewers, M.J. ; Powell, M.A.; Mortensen, N.D.; Sheffler, R.L. 01 AT PLAY! When the word was passed to set condition of readiness III, 01 Division did everyone one better and went port and starboard! Green when the cruise began, COONTZ I adarmen were soon producing like old pros. At any hour of the day, these inhabitants of the Blue Room could be found performing the 1,001 jobs required of CIC. Whether it be tracking skunks, keeping up the air picture, or keeping an ear tuned to PR I CI, the RD ' s were always on the job and ready with the right answers. 19 BOGEY DELTA ONE STEADY BEARING, DECREASING RANGE ROBINSON IN ACTION 4 1 mi i m £ ' - ff - ' ' 1 — • STATE OF SHOCK I SUB CHASERS 20 GREAT STONE FACE OE DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Sather, M.H.; Robles, P.F.; Montgomery, D.L.; Ernest, K.E.; McDonald, J.D.; Bean, F.N.; ENS Vetlesen; D ' Amico, A. A.; Leduc, J. A.; Hammar, J.L.; Hayes, C.W.; Kraskiewicz, P. J.; Walls, D.S.; MacAlllster,R.W.; (Not Pictured) Dodson, D.R. The Electronic Technicians aboard COONTZ are responsible for a myriad of electronic equipments ranging from search radars and ECM gear to radio receivers and television sets. Keeping these equipments up has often required long, irregular hours and a real test of an ET ' s technical ability. Called on for technical assistance throughout the ship, the ET ' s have consistently come up with a job well done . MR. V. YUUK FRIENDLY EMO 21 TIC-TAC-TOE PERFORMING AN AUTOPSY WHAT DO I DO NOW? YOU TWEEK THIS--- SPEAKTOMEI HEART OF THE PROBLEM 22 • - ■ rawi N A V I G A T I O N 23 .If NX DIVISION . LEFT TO RIGHT: Overy. G.K.; Lee, R.E. ; Lord, W.B. LT. Wood; Brooke, D.C.; Boggs, R.F.; Pieratt, D.M. Jones, J.V. (Not I ' ictured) Woodard, W.A. NX Division is the sole division within the Navigation Executive Department and is composed of Quartermaster, Person- nelman, and Yoeman rates. The Quarter- masters hold forth on the bridge, where they are responsible for maintaining logs, charts, and publications as well as aiding the ship ' s Navigator in the safe navigation of the ship. The ship ' s office is the domain of the Yeo- men and Personnelmen who daily fight the Paper War so necessary to a smooth functioning organization. Included in their duties are the typing of outgoing corre- spondence, the routing of incoming corre- spondence, maintenance of officers and enlisted service records, and the filing of instructions concerning all phases of the ships operation. MclL [J_ ' S NA V! 24 SWR.«51Slimffll«.lW.« ETA, 6 FEB 1965 YOURS IS A VERY SAD STORY--- USUU, COMMENCED BLOWLNG TLBn,5 ARE YOU SERIOUS? AFTER STEERING, BRIDGE-- OLD SALT 25 w E A P O N S 26 ■ iiJIIBIJm ' kVH WM ' IU.im ViD DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Spiros, G.T.; Dunkailo, A.J. Clark, K.N.; CarwUe, J.A.; LTJG Carlson; Green V.G.; Rothaaber. J.R.; Curtis, K.J.; Hedsecock, J.V 2ND ROW: Dawson, J. J.; Harris, C.A.; Harter, W.T. Kizziah, T.. .; Lewis, J.C.; Street, J.L.; Holman CD.; Miller, K.A.; Spotlow, J.J.; Henderson, J.E. D ' Anna, CM.; Birman, G.L.; Spicer, CD. 3RD ROW Henrv, L.xl.; Drc-.LN. ix.ii.; Nics., n.n.; Cumminas L.P.; McDaniel, W.R.; Baxter, B.B.; Wilson, A.E. Humble. R.R.; Kirbv, D.C; Metcalf, J.R.; Louis M.; Jordan, R.D. NOT PICTURED: CaUahan, T.E. Dalton, R.A.; Dina, CM.; Evans, W.E.; Gibson, C.W. Lacelle, D.P.; Brightful, C.B.; Messinger, R.A. Ruspoli, CJ.; Wendeborn, C.W. The Deck Force would have nothing to do if it didn ' t provide the Norwegian Steam for refueling, replenishing, helo detail, lifeguard detail, maintenance of the ship ' s boats, sweeping, swabbing, chipping, painting the sides, decks, and buUcheads, after Mast and stack. Anyone interested in transfering to WD Division, submit your chit via your Division Officer. 27 ROTHGABER ' S NEMESIS BREAK AWAY AWAY THE GIG AWAY HELD DETAIL 28 TAKING FIVE Ml RIFLE — E3 SAILOR! ■. ' :vi,-;),n:i -S,i.J, lW-.5J.ii4W .!,- ' lSilUJ UWJIAiJkl. ' lui«lHxUU.UjUU(l CSQESaSBXEBKlMtSSSa ViG DIVISIO Left to Right: Jack, V. D.; Rooney. P. J.; Stanford, R. C; Elby, J, L.; LTJG Stanley, Hackert, A.; Daniel, R. C; Lacross, G. W.; Stoudt, C. F. (Not Pictured) Marler, C. W. The Gunners -mates of WG Division are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ship ' s 5 54 mount and two 3 50 twin mounts.. Carrier opera- tions afforded little opportunity for fir- ing, but frequent heavy weather offered a real maintenance challenge throughout the cruise. The 3 50 gunners were kept busy chasing rust and exploring the inner workings and hidden mechanisms of a certain 3 loader. L p forward, the 5 54 crew could usually be found probing about in the gun loading system, other- wise known as the merry-go-round gone mad! Be it aircraft or PT boats, WG division was readv. m HOPEWELLI MK 6--- CRITICAL ITEM! SO CYCLE. ALREADY! YOUR NUMBER IS BUSY 30 HEAVE AROUND ON 4 HAVE GUN-WILL TRAVEL ViM DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Smith, C; Edwardsen -Granger, J.A.; Fellers. S.G.; Moore, A.E.; Hays, R.C.; ENS Rivard; Robb, G.J.; Buchanan, R.J.; Bowen, T.L.; Carter, S.L.; Studebaker, D.R.; Simon, S.W. (Not Pictured) Parsons, W.P.; Akers, C.L. WM Division is responsible for the care of the MK 10 Guided Missile Launching System, the Terrier Missile and all associated test equipment. The Division is composed of Gunners Mates (Missile) who maintain the MK lOGMLSand Fire Control Men (Missile) who are re- sponsible for the Missile and Test Equipment. While much of their work is done within restricted areas of the ship, the end result of their labors is obvious to all when a Terrier Missile is sent streaking toward its target. 31 L . l rr ., ' 4 v HbAVL AROLXUI XO ' S STATEROOM IS JLST BLLOW LOOK AT THAT GO! DSOl TIME AGAIN . nil n OSMOSIS 32 ViF DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: West, P.R.; Roval.C.W.; Lau.R.L. Ramsel, L.C.; Hance, H.E.; McFeron, J.; LTJG Steckman; Stobaugh, A.C.; Boone. J.H.; Hubbard, J. D. Neuhauser, D.N.; Schuette. J.W.; Wrinkle, L. A. 2ND ROW: Green, D.D.; Rvland, R.R.; Allshouse, T.E. Kirk, M.E.; Smith, C.R.; Barber, M.E.; Nels on, G.H. Sadowski, J.J.; Shufflebarger. C.C.; Burns, M.J. Strawderman, D.W.; Hu 11 , ' H .C. ; Hanisch. D.W. Bajgrowicz, D.; Gronberg, J.D.; Ingraham, D.E The Fire Control Technicians of WF Division usually managed to keep smiling despite the numerous difficulties encountered in main- taining the complex Gun and Missile Fire Control Systems aboard COONTZ. Although only one missile was fired during the cruise, the systems had to be continuously kept in readiness for any emergency which might have arisen. WF did manage to have a division party at Grande Island in Subic Bay and were always active participants in the various ship ' s parties. 1 HAVE THE DECK. THE CONN AND THE HELM: 33 63 RADAR FT AT WORK OBVIOUSLY POSED AFTER PLOT 34 CHRIS AT CONDITION HI AN E FOR DIRECTOR 5 i2 ViA DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Trujillo, O.; McCarsar, D.L.; Fisher, R.; Trettel, D.M.; Burkett, C.G.; Hutchison, W.A.; ENS Yarborough, Gordes, J. A.; Cheney, Eichenlaub, R.W.; Diaker, J.R.; N ' llsen, A. When not conducting fresh water wash- downs or shining brightwork, the men of WA Division can be found practicing their trade--Anti Submarine AVarfare. Their task is unique in that the entire ASW problem, from detection, classification, and tracking of submarines to launching asroc or conventional torpedos is per- formed by one division composed of Sonar - men, Gunnersmates and Torpedomen. ' ?«!?, -THE So , , j G-ooo f 35 ARE YOU SERIOUS? GLT A BIGGER HAMMER I CHANNEL 5-DICK CLARK SHOW PORTRAIT IN HAZE GREY 36 SONAR TECHNICIANS I ' M NOT TOO PROUD ■ ak if it. L MAHWfejiu.i jt;wg.v. ! -i-. i .t ' - .i ' 4. ,jjj ,1. ' ■ . ' ,.k.uv B : ' .. p .iafl E N G I N E E R I N G 37 M DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Porter, G.M.; Moody, J.E.;Corser,N.E.; Duncan, D.L.; Abare, E. P.; Davis, C.E.;Faires,R.E. ; Terry, A.P.; McGlothin, J.D.; Kazaka, G.M.; Fipal.R.W. 2NDR0W: Spriggs, H.R.; Benedix, D.C.; Laduron,K.D.; Franklin, B. A.; Pinkerton, R.V.; Cremeen, J. H.; Hinkle, R.L.; Kennedy, R.J. ; Deruse, J. A.; Geiser, T. ; Braithwaite, R.G.; Wennesen, J. The main propulsion Machinist Mates aboard COONTZ handle the herd of 85,000 horses which drive her through the seas both fair and stormy in excess of 34 knots, they operate and maintain the Stills which provide the water supply for the ships boilers and crew. Last but not least, they operate the power end of the ships dynamos which help keep COONTZ self- sufficient while at sea. THE BOSSl 38 J THE GROUi ' NOTHING TO IT! STEAMING AS BEFORE READ AND WAITING LIKL IHL RIGHT ONE i Lj ul i:. i L RN- 39 B DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Gilmore, L.W.; Hoyt, H.R.; Oliver, MP. Sunday. L.D.; Loibl, W.F.; ENS Gosselin; Nickels, W.M. Taylor, W.G.; Keel, R.E.; Stowers. T. R.; Rafnson, B.L, 2ND ROW: Snider, D.H.; Beauchamp, R.E ; Bissonette, H.H. Bible, H.F.; Reynolds, T. J.;McCraken. R.L.; Westfall,R.D. Wilson. R.; Reed, D.E.; Jardas, J.J.; Neuman.R.W.; Bradner L.C. 3RD ROW: Miller, J.L.; Walker, G.H.; Freeman, R.R. Dacus, H.E.; McDermott, J.K.; Rund, D.E.; Nelson, A.C. Dyer, B.V. A COONTZ Boiler Tender is one of Che hardest working sailors in the Navy. His on watch hours are long and his job unending. Early liberty in-port is a rare thing for a BT, as in-port time must be utilized to clean boilers and undertake repair work which is im- possible at sea. Maintenance and operation of the ship ' s 1200 lb. steam generating system and associated equipment have served to make the COONTZ BT a true technician. In spite of their large work load, the BT ' s have found time to make COONTZ firerooms among the sharpest in the fleet. THE OIL KING 40 GROUNDHOG ' S DAY ' SMILE! DON ' T SMILE! AFTER FIR EROOM TAYLOR HAS THE CONN WALKER TURNS TOO 41 R DIVISION LEFT TO RIGHT: Seippel, E.; LTJG Plant; LTJG Kinnear; Jones, K.R.; 2ND ROW: Shofner, M.A.; Teson, D. L.; Forbragd, L.A.; Haas, J.C.; Pickering, D.H.; Elphick, C.T.; Curtin, D.S.; Pooley, J.E ; Vincent, A.J.; Evans, R.E.; Sandburg, C.E. 3RDR0W- Mason, J. R.; Quick, F.L.; Damian, A.F.; Creager, D.J.; Patton, K.V.; Kargel, G.E.; Schmidt, D.L.; Canty, M.W.; Blazo, J. P.; North, A.L.; Smith, R.L.; Sturm, R.J.; Benson, R.L.; Haire, B.A. R Division has gear that reaches into every corner of the ship. Because of the six rates that make up R Division, they are broken up into three- major groups. The largest of these is E Group, which in turn is divided into the EM Gang and the IC Gang. The EM ' s ensure that the ship ' s power and lighting needs are fulfilled. They are in charge of the ship ' s service generators, emergency generators, and related power systems. The IC Gang is charged with upkeep of MC units and circuits, sound -powered phones, alarms, and the ship ' s entertainment system. The group with more spaces in out of the way places is the A Gang. They rnaintain the emergency diesels, aft -steering, the machine shop, pump rooms and reefers. The smallest group, R Gang is made up of Damage Controlmen and Shipfitters who work hard t o effect rapid repairs and ensure the ship is watertight. 42 AND Vou vmAmT MS To T KP C«WT«ot AlOuJ f 1 ABOMLNABLE SNOWMAN HOW DO YOU LIGHT IT OFF? SPARKLES MUST BE AFTER 1630! TURNER ' S RETLfRN G.VNG 43 s u p p L Y 44 S DIVISION f! LEFT TO RIGHT: Guevara. V.E.; Sartaguua, I. A.; Rannikko, T.R.; Heeter, W.D.; ENS Riead; Stewart, J. P.; Gibson, Q.G.; Stearns, J.R.; Callahan, E.G. 2ND ROW: Angat, J.E.; Lucero. R.A.; Sese, E.D.; Welborne, R.L.; Laroco, C.L.;Sherman,F.;Schrader, R.D.; Co , R.E.; Moore. L.K.; Sanders, G.W.;Ubeles, A.; Balajadia, J. P.; Hogan, D.D. 3RD ROW: Gurtis, R.M.; Nowling, CD.; Pettit, D.A.; Barlow, W.E.; Worthy, W.E.; Brents, R.E.; Callen, G.E.; Lafferty, R.E.; Conlev, K,L.; Stanton, R.E.; Winters, E.R.; Ellis, J.T.; Duzan, R.H. S Division plays a major role in the outfitting, stocking, maintenance, and readiness for oper- ation of the ship. The responsibilities for sup- plying materials and services are performed by the Storekeepers who supply spare parts, tools, and materials, Shipservicemen operate the ship ' s laundry, ship ' s store, and the barber shop. The Commissarymen provide and prepare food. Disbursing Clerks figure pay and allowances. The Hospital Corpsmen are re- sponsible for the health of the crew. The Steward ' s Mates are responsible for the Of- ficer ' s mess and quarters. LCDR TOPPING 45 1 yp 5 — To i m iW .- -SS m vmJrJ |SI2%iS j ;!l% jAMtL Bk f9l Jr ' ' - ' ' 5 Payday Bargain Day Planning Culinary Atrocities Coffee Break 46 What do you mean-- Is it hot! Old pro and striker :2 HISTORY OF THE USS COONTZ CDLG-9) Thirtv-nine vears i::er .;— iralROBtR i n. COCN a 1, L SN, left ' his post as C : -ir.zer of Page: Sound Naval Shipyard, the keel of the _C-i;ei N!issile Frijate COONTZ was laid on 1 X ' arch 195., in that same yard, ihe second ship to bear the name, COONTZ was named in honor of the U.S. Na - ' ' s first ChJef of Naval Operations. The first guided missile frigate to be built on the west coast, USS COONTZ was christened on 6 December 1958. CommissicHied on 15 July 1960, USS COONTZ, com- manded by Commander H. H. ' RIES, USN, commenced sea trials on 27 Julv and completed post shakedown in April of 1961 Following this, COONTZ reported for duty as a unit of Cruiser-Etestrover 1-orce. U.S. Pacific Fleet and joined the U.S. FIRST FLEET as flagship for Destroyer Division 152, bomeported in San Diego, California. Com- mander Destrover Squadron FIFTEEN flew his flag on COONTZ from 4 May to 12 July 1961. Departing from San Diego on 10 .• ugust 1961, COONTZ joined the U.S. SEVENTH FLEET as a unit of the fast carrier task force. Remaining with the SEVENTH FLEET for more than seven months, COONTZ steamed 55,000 miles and visited ports in Japan, Korea, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, B.C.C., Australia and .-American Somoa. During this time COONTZ received the coveted E award for excellence in missilry. . fter returning to the United States on 23 March 1962 to rejoin the U.S. FIRST FLEET, COONTZ became the flagship of CcHnmander Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN on l .April 1962. On the second anmversar - of her com- missioning, COONTZ was awarded the Battle Efficiency pennant and E awards for excellence in Ojjerations, Engineering and Gunnery. COONTZ flew the flag of Com- mander Cruiser -Destroyer Flotilla ELEVEN from I.August to 11 November 1962, when she again became the flagship of Commander Destroyer SquadrcHi SEVENTEEN. RIES depar:v_ . StVENiri rLnni 1 OA O ViiT- Vioi-inrr 1. H COLLIER, USN. relieved Captain -2 and on 13 November 1962, COONTZ : ; for a second tour of dutv with the in .Asiatic waters, returning in May 4=;r£ vr Vo=uka Kobe. Kuie, and Bef ju L- - June COONTZ v. ipabllit ' of the Terrier :s;:.e .- - - -:ration for the President of the United Sv COONTZ was weapons system extensively ' - - 3 to .April 1964 at the Lons Beacn Naval Sriipvard. v ommander E.C. Kenvon, USN relieved Commander COLLIER on 7 March 1964. Upxjn rejoining the Pacific Fleet in .April 1964, Com- prehensive weapons system qualification trials and refresher training were ccanpleted successfully. Prior to departure for the Western Pacific on 5 .August 1964, COONTZ was awarded the missile. r.;r-er - snd en— Ineering E award for combat exceller: -. On3 .August COONTZ again became the „ r aiKler Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN. COONTZ joined the U. r- -v - --- ,_ i .August as a unit of the fa? the deplojment during carri- explosion ' occurred which re ; members and minor mater: _ r„ effecting repairs at Subic Bay, r.i., COO , oijerate in the Western Pacific for a tot= visiting Hcmg Kong, B.C.C., Sasebo and ' : and steaming more than 41,000 miles. In COONTZ was awarded the .Armed Force; z. ■_ Medal for support of Vietnam operations. COON to the United States on 6 Februarv 1965. :rew .apan 1964 — -rv ' ri 7 COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRO SEVENTEEN CAPTAIN H. H. ANDERSON, U.S. NAVY 48 DESRON 17 STAFF (I « 1 Vi LCDR G. D. TICE LT. R. J. HART ll e LT. R. E. BAKER ' ii xj ' m. f f w ; LT. F. T. CHAMBERS LT. F. A. KRUMLOVSKY LTJG B. D. MONAGHAN 49 REAL HOT-LINE ITEM $5,000 LEFT AND 2 MONTHS TO GO! WORKING OUT A KINK YOU GOT AN 1 1 50? PAY DAY IN THE MESS DECKS 50 COME AND GET ITI mi THE THIRD V«f ESTPAC CRUISE isr.% Sti S?- «♦■ — ' .- ... OF THE f Ml Hi vv ' tA K III Ho L N G B E A C H 52 ,i.M-.lw.-; ' :: ' N A V A L S H I P Y A R D COONTZ CHANGE OF COMMAND CDR. J. R. COLLIER, USN CHANGE OF COMMAND CHANGE OF COMMAND ) ' 5b •? I CDR E. C. KENYON, USN 54 UNDER f AY TRAINING KB. O KAi • PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE Going Gone! Drone recovery 1 . 1 Going T-Sani ' s on the rail The hard part! 56 WE LEFT SAN DIEGO j ' Our families come to say goodbye .• - « J i Lt. Paulus throws off =1 They wave as we back out A last glimpse ot Point Loma San Diego — six months astern 57 OUR FIRST VISIT ... mm)) First stop on our 1964-65 Wespac cruise was Pearl Harbor. Our first view of Hawaii was the world famous landmark of Diamond Head. Cruising around it, we headed along the south coast of the island of Oahu, toward the historic naval base. It was here in Pearl Harbor that the Japanese attacked Battleship USS Arizona, few traces remain of that never to be forgotten day, December 7, 1941. Our stay in Hawaii was short-lived, and eight hours after our arrival we were again steaming westward. Short though our visit was, Coontz sailors were able to admire the islands from afar and hope someday tc return and sight-see in earnest. ? r . _jL4 M S| ,4., 38 ' — ' -? ' 4 | HHK.- -f- _ 7 H E N . -M j , - ' .. % ' ' V Naval Bast-, I ' uarl Harbor Honolulu Arizona Monunienl UiamonJ Head 58 2 SUBIC BAY AND OLANGAPO Nippa Hut Two canoe garage The only way to go! One horse-power South Olongapo Early morning in Olongapo A view from tiie bridge Olongapo jeepney 25C jacknife Counting receipts The cab stand OLONGAPO LIBERTY Ci rp u Bfi a  i m t ■ 1 61 Victoria Peak Tram Hong Kong at night mm mono Hong Kong - gateway to the Orient - an is- land located under the noses of Communist China but one of the most important (and few remaining) colonies of Great Britain. The pop- ulation of Hong Kong (the principle city is named Victoria but few call it anything but Hong Kong) is over 2 1 2 million which is a sizeable increase from the 500,000 inhabitants the island mustered when the Japanese seized it in 1941. Coontz sailors swarmed to Victoria Peak and Repulse Bay for the breath-taking views of the cities and a look at the sumptuous mansions of the Chinese, British, Americans, Indians, and French. Tiger Balm Gardens is a attraction few missed. Shek Pan Street Tiger Pagoda Floating restaurants - Aberdeen Hong Kong Hilton J Wancliai Uistrici Central District Financial District City Hall « Om KONG Most greenbacks traded hands in the tailor, curio, silk, ivory, exotic wood and jewelry shops. Centuries of Oriental trade have made Kong Kong and Kowloon, across the harbor, the center of free-world Chinese commerce. Fine beaches, trips to the world-famous float- ing restaurants of Aberdeen, and a night life that caters to the international set rounded out a most enjoyable visit to the Emerald Isle. Kowloon Area Typhoon Shelter Hong Kong Racetrack Underway ! Extremis Tiger Balm Gardens Repulse Bay 64 1 PEOPLE TO PEOPLE The Yumati typhoon shelter community The floating clinic In the heart of Hong Kong ' s Yumati typhoon shelter lies the floating clinic of Project Concern. Here the floating pop- ulation of over 40,000 receives valuable medical, dental, and surgical care for only a token payment per visit. The project was founded by Doctor Jim Turpin, of Coronado, in 1Q61, when he and his family came to live on the floating clinic. This independent charity now serves over 500 patients daily, and provides vita- mins, and milk to the children of these destitute families. The men of the Coontz were proud to be able to help Project Concern by providing working parties and in giving a Christmas party for over 900 children of a small fishing village near the harbor entrance. The work was deeply appreciated and left an image of the navy seldom seen by the people of Hong Kong. Lnristmas jiarty Santa Claus in blues 65 i; - 66 S 4 £. fa 68 JJ 69 70 71 ■ ' Top photo: Night life in worlds largest city is second to none. Instead of Gay Paree. it ' s now Terrific Tokyo. Bottom photo: Japanese wTcstlers - - pretty rough boys. JAPAN fne tana of tne riilna 5 7y un ' ■ h. so! One of the memorable sights of our cruise was the size and majesty of Japan ' s famed Mount Fuji. A S O Sasebo is small by Japanese standards but as a result of the use by Admiral Togo of its harbor as a staging area for the great Battle of Tsushima Straits in the Russo-Japanese War, and likewise by the United Nations in the Korean War, the city is highly commer- cialized even though the small town atmosphere re- mains. Some of the finest Suki-Yaki restaurants in al] Japan are here. Nagasaki, nearly completely rebuilt after being atom-bombed in WW II, is close by. Japanese homes Workinii sirl Sunrise over Sasebo Nagasaki Y Tourists! V A The great Buddh;i Japan has become greatly industralized since World War 11 and almost everywhere one goes, there are new buildings and new industry growing up from what was once a backward land. The seaport town of Yokosuka is filled with many different shops that sell everything from soup to nuts including the kitchen sink. Fine silk cloth, hand carved furniture and intricately designed music boxes and cameras probably top the list of souvenirs sent home from the Far East. You can hardly walk down a street without seeing a brightly lighted sign reading Bar , Dancing or Night Club. Not far from Yokosuka, via train, is the capital city of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world, Tokyo. Tokyo has the skyscrapers, the heavy traffic and the swiftly moving crowds of shoppers the same as any other large metropolis. Of course, in Japan, it isn ' t all hectic with the hustle and bustle of the daily routine. Near Yokosuka is the serene village of Kamakura, the home of the Diabutsu or Great Budcfha and many interesting shrines and temples. 75 Palace entrance Shinto shrine Street scene 1 W Thieve ' s Alley Hiya Pop!!! H M E C M I N G See anyone you know; Mrs. K leads the way Welcome home 77 1 «5 WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION DD ' s heading in The Connie ' s mam battery Broadside on the way ' Scratch one ' 8 Coontz provides the smokes Fly over 78 UNDERWAY ENISHMENTS Making our approach After station manned and reads Weedburner alongside Whoa girl!!! Modern Navy Don ' t stop now! 79 assiim il f aiiiniLiniii ' Ml Amidships station Hoses and lines clear forward ■orward station pumpin Easy boys Easy! 80 SHIP SCENES Up the hawspipe Stand clear of weatherdecks 15 knot parachute Downed pilot COONTZ vo - THINK ji. yw3iALn nojurr rite i r A. M « l f . fW i .-- a Ships uooieK. mfllS,THtR.C NUfr 8E N E Vft IWrtV To t-lC-HT r«£s-f 7 , S-5 Of-- EDITOR: LTJ6 G. W. STANLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS: ENS L.M. MADDEN ENS B. N. 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