Dahlgren (DLG 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDS-4, CO, XO Commander, Destroyer Squadron Four be- came well known on DAHLGREN for the quiet and professional manner in which he managed and manuevered the ships under his com- mand. An enthusiastic tennis player, he chal- lenged all commers inport. DAHLGREN ' s Old Man amassed an enviable record during this Med cruise. An aggressive and realistic outlook on operations which won his command six squadron excellence awards, the knack for being where the action is and a willingness and capability to accept difficult commitments has rightly earned him and his ship the reputa- tion as the best in the Mediterranean. The former executive officer of DLG-12 proved his worth as an administrator by his attention to details in shipboard policy. His affable manner was missed when he departed the ship early for assignment in Washington. DAHLGREN ' s present executive officer leaped into his new job with enthusiasm. His demanding standards of ship ' s cleanliness and administration have demonstrated the seriousness with which he views his responsibilities on DAHLGREN.

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DEPARTMENT HEADS The DAHLGREN ' s shipboard organization is different. The Operations Officer owns Boats- wainmates instead of Electronic Technicians. The Chief Engineer does not control the Inte- rior Communicationmen. Supply and Naviga- tion remain unchanged. The Combat Systems Officer has the responsibility for all ratings that involve the ship ' s ability to engage hostile surface, subsurface and air contacts with her installed armament. Despite the difference in organization, the DAHLGREN has enjoyed re- sponsible and relevant guidance from all her department heads. The ship ' s outstanding record in the Mediterranean speaks for itself.