Curtis Wilber (DDG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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Arabian Gulf Commanding Officer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) Commander E. J. Quinn United States Navy Commander E. J. Quinn Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Commander Quinn enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1970. Upon completion of boot camp and specialty training as an Electronics Technician (Radar), he reported to USS RATHEBURNE (DE-1057) where he served from 1971 - 1976, including two deployments to the Tonkin Gulf. Honorably discharged in 1976, he commenced his undergraduate educa- tion, earning a BA degree in Political Science at Amherst College in 1980. Subsequent to graduation, he reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he was commissioned an Ensign in September of that year. Commander Quinn has served in a variety of billets afloat and ashore. At sea assignments have in- cluded duty as Navigator in USS BREWTON (FF-1086); Weapons Officer in USS OUELLET (FF-1077); Combat Systems Officer in USS TEXAS (CGN-39); and Executive Officer in USS PRINCETON (CG- 59). A Navy political-military subspecialist. Commander Quinn earned an MA degree in National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, and in International Relations at the Naval War College. His assignments ashore have included duty as Associate Chairman of the Political Science Department at the United States Naval Academy; staff officer in the Chief of Naval Operations Navay Roles and Missions Cell (N3 N5A); and duty at the Bureau of Nav al Personnel as the Surface Lieutenant Commander Detailer (Pers 411B), and later as the Surface Commander Detailer (Pers 410A). Commander Quinn ' s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal; the Navy Commenda- tion Medal; the Navy Achievement Medal; and the Navy Enlisted Good Conduct Medal. L 2 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54)

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Arabian Gulf Deployment 1999 USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54)

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Deplovment 1999 A Philosophy on Command A philosophy is a system of principles for guiding practical affairs. The term Command represents my personnel perspective on being commanding officer. Simultaneously, it refers to USS CURTIS WILBUR itself Contained herein is an overview of the philosophy 1 bring to this command tour. This is not a How To instruction. It is not a Policy instruction. Rather, it articulates some of the principles upon which I will rely in executing my duties while in command. Likewise, these principles will guide my military, professional, and personal relationships. Equally as important, they are the principles by which CURTIS WILBUR, the command, will be guided in the execution of our duties; and in shaping our relationships. Identity CURTIS WILBUR is a U.S. Navy warship. Its crew is counted among America ' s Warrior Elite. Our mission; our reason for being is, first and always, to fight and win in war. More than what we do — this is who we are. Actions and activities that enhance the effectiveness with which we accomplish this mission are inherently positive — they will be identified and instituted. Actions and activities that detract from the effectiveness with which we accomplish this mission are inherently negative — they will be identified and corrected. ] Foundations • We believe in our God, Country, Service, Shipmates, and Ourselves. • We entrust our lives to each other • We go to sea ready for war; in order that those ideals, beliefs, and people we cherish might he pro- tected. • That those we love might live in peace ' . Guides • Our service and our lives are founded on fundamental truths • Honor is the prerequisite of glory. • Victory is meaningless in the absence of nobility. • Honesty matters more than comfort. Costs Making war can mean living with ghosts. Adcnowle Jge that come with a warrior ' s identity. 4. CURTIS WILBUR is a living entity. It is the crew that gives the ship its identity. Care about and for each other. CURTIS WILBUR is a weapon — keep it clean, sharp, and ready. CURTIS WILBUR is a symbol — of our nation, our service, and ourselves. Our every action reflects on and affects those we cherish. The only acceptable standard is Excellence — in reputation and appear- ance; as much as in action. ' B SCPtSG H In another age, sea chanteys were songs tnatsaiiors sang lo the rhyfnm of their work. Today that work is infinitely more complex. Spread throughout the ship, it never ceases. Nevertheless, some constants remain: We are sailors. The sea is eternally unforgiving of those jwho lack respect. We must work together if we are to fight and win. If we are to live on these seas. J embrace the profound responsibilities C o E. J. QUINN COMMANDING OFFICER USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) f S5 CVRTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) 3