Dixon (AS 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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Indian Ocean Deployment 1981 Table of Contents USS DIXON History 4 Life at Sea 17 Mission of the Navy 5 Diego Garcia . . . Fantasy Island 33 Commanding Officer 6 Liberty Call 49 Executive Officer 7 Ship ' s Company 65 Chaplain Command Master Chief 8 Memorium 138 Home Port San Diego 9 Home Sweet Home 139 The Journey Begins 13 Editorial Photo Credits 144 Cruisebook Staff Cruisebook Adviser LTJG Godofredo M. Reyes Photographers Editor Copy Editor Layout Asst. Layout Sales Coordinator Asst. Sales Artists PH3 Stephen E. Zurilgen DTC David F. Hallet SKSN Bill Phillips TM2 Michael J. Gentry MM2 Andrew B. Hellman DPI Tyrone Wilkins DM3 Scott M. Kirmer FTG2 Gregg A. Raber MM3 Roberto Alers PH3 James C. Barnette ICC John J. Borio PH3 John J. Brantley TMl Michael B. Breyfogle DPI Tyrone Wilkins PH2 Ron Johanningsmeier CDR George R. Myers HT2 Rick J. Neimann PHI Robert Ortiz HM2 (DV) Andrew J. Poplawski EMC Tony L. Hernandez PH3 Stephen E. Zurilgen Bartel Photography; Sydney, Australia

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Dixo USS DIXON (AS-37) , a nuclear submar- ine support ship is the first ship of the fleet to be named DIXON, and the second ship in her class. She honors Confederate Army Lieutenant George E. Dixon, who helped construct and command the Confederate submarine HUNLEY during the Civil War. He is credited with the first sinking of an enemy ship in combat by a submarine. The keel of the DIXON was laid September 8, 1967 and the ship was launched June 20, 1970. Comissioning took place in Norfolk, Virginia on August 7, 1971, after which she transited to San Diego, California and began support duties in November 1971. DIXON her crew of 1160 provide logistic and technical support for as many as 12 submarines, including simultaneous support of four submarines alongside. As a combination supermarket and service station for submar- ines, DIXON is equipped with a wide variety of facilities throughout her 12 decks. With some 30 shops on board, her services range from a metal foundry to a watch making shop; with all kinds of machine tools, and test equipment. DIXON is designed for the specific mission of intermediate level support to attack submarines. In accomplishing this mission, DIXON performs the maintenance which is beyond the technical capacity of the submarine crew. In addition, she also supplies food, parts, pay, medical and dental assistance, and weapons support. This constant support keeps our submarines and our Navy READY FOR SERVICE. The principal resources available for accomplishment of the DIXON mission are a crew of dedicated, trained personnel and modern, well maintained equipment and facilities. The USS DIXON is our Navy ' s Finest Submarine Support Ship.