Dale (DLG 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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DALE is equipped with the Terrier Missile System with launchers fore and aft to counter surface as well as air threats. Sub-surface targets can be engaged with either Anti-Submarine Rocket thrown torpedoes CASROCD or torpedoes whichcan be launched from two triple tube mounts. Additional armament consistsiof two twin mount 3 f50 gun systems. These weapons are supported by NTDS and the following sensor systems: surface search radar, long range air search radar, three dimensional air search radar and sonar. The ship is powered by four high pressure, oil fired boilers which drive twin screws producing atop speed in excess of thirty knots. STATISTICS Length . . ......... .... 5 33 feet Beam . . . . . . 53 feet Draft ..... . . . .... 26 feet Displacement ..... . . .7,900 tons Officer complement . . . ...... . .24 Enlisted complement . . . . . .376

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USS Dale CDLG- 19 The DALE's primary mission is to support and protect the Navy's attack carrier striking forces. She is tasked with the responsibility to take the offensive in countering air, submarine and surface threats to accomplish this mission. Designed to be a versatile unit, DALE is prepared to act as a highly effecfive independent unit or as a maior unit of a larger force. While operating with other units DALE may be called upon to coordinate the group's efforts to insure an effective operation. Modern naval warfare requires a great degree of flexibility, equipment reliability and the ability to rapidly respond to high speed threats. DALE was designed and recently modernized with this in mind. Her design includes excellent facilities for anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. DALE is equipped with the Naval Tactical Data System to provide long range, real time communications and information displays to enable ship and force commanders to make decisions in countering high speed air threats. DALE is also capable of collecting electronic intelligence, performing search and rescue, plane-guarding for carriers, participating in tactical deception operations, collecting hydrographic and oceanographic data, performing evacuation blockade, visit and search, and surveillance functions as well as force control ship in anti-air warfare environments. Overall evaluation shows DALE as: a fast, mobile and highly maneuverable unit, capable of effective independent operations in a variety of roles, as well as taking a maior part in group actions, an excellent platform for command and control.

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Commanding Office i ' 1 lt is most fitting at this time to extend a well done to all hands on your thoroughly outstanding performance during this extended cruise. Each and everyone of you can take great personal pride in the fact that as a result of' your efforts and professionalism, blended into the overall team, you have insured that DALE was able to fulfill every commitment, role and task in an above average manner. Particularly during the recent Middle East war, your dedication, professionalism, enthusiasm, and that unique U. S. Navy gung-ho attitude insured that DALE was fully and instantly combat ready for a very long period of time. As a result of this, DALE significantly assisted in calming a very real danger to world peace. lt is an accomplishment you can be proud of for the rest of your lives. You reacted effectively and efficiently during a crisis. l must also take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the wives and families of DALEMEN, who without your unfailing support, the effectiveness of DALE would not have been what is was. Well done. l X lil' l .v. if -LL Xrxjximw- W. C. Hamm, Jr. Captain, U. S. Navy Commanding Officer l