Elrod (FFG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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M. DONALD J. DUNLEAVY COMMAND MASTER CHIEF .aster Electrician Mate Chief Petty Officer Donald J. Dunlevy, son of Hubert and Edith Dunlevy of Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in February 1959. He has completed recruit training at RTC, Great Lakes, Illinois as well as Class A Electrician Mate, Class B Electrician Mate and Minesweeping Electrician Schools. Master Chief Dunlevy served aboard the following afloat commands: USS JENKINS (DD-947) and USS NICH- OLAS (DD-449) learning the basics of the Electrician Mate Rating, USS DETECTOR (MSO-429) as Electric Shop Supervisor, USS MEADOWLARK (MSC-196) as Electric Shop Supervisor, Commander Mine Squadron 10 as Boat Electrician for MSB-36 and MSL Detachment 1-73, USS AMERICA (CV-66) as a member of the ship ' s Safety De- partment, Mine Counter measures Unit ALPHA as Maintenance Control Chief and Launch Recovery Director, Plankowner of Helicopter Minesweeping Squadron FOURTEEN as Avionics Division Chief, Launch and Recovery Coordinator and Command Senior Chief Petty Officer, and USS CANOPUS (AS-34) as Ship Superintendent for repairs to Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines. Master Chief Dunlevy ' s shore duty commands include the Fleet Maintenance Assistance Group at Little Creek Virginia and Fleet and Mine Warfare Training Center, Charleston, South Carolina as an instructor for Minesweeping Electrician Mate courses. He is authorized to wear Navy Achievement Medal with a Gold Star in lieu of a 2nd award, for training Republic of Indonesia crews concerning leased minesweeping vessels and successfully conducting extensive repairs to three Au- tomatic Degaussing Systems which were constantly in use as training aids, the Meritorious Unit Commendation for service aboard USS CANOPUS (AS-34), and five consecutive Good Conduct Awards. Master Chief Dunlevy is married to Alice Jeanette (Benthall) of Norfolk, Virginia and they have three children, David, Donald II and Kristin. They presently reside in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

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L EXECUTIVE OFFICER THOMAS R. MOODY lieutenant Commander Thomas Ray Moody graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor ' s degree in Political Science and was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy on 12 May 1974. Prior to his assignment as Executive Officer, USS ELROD (FFG-55), LCDR Moody served two years on the staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron FOUR as Training and Readiness Officer. LCDR Moody was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal as a result of his efforts on the staff. As sea, LCDR Moody served as Operations Officer in USS THORN (DD-988) and USS DAVIS (DD-937) and was a member of the decommissioning crew in USS DAVIS. LCDR Moody attended the Surface Warfare Department Head Course in 1982 and served for two years on the Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS) staff. During his tour at OCS, LCDR Moody earned a Master ' s Degree in Busi- ness Administration from Bryant College. Prior to his tour at OCS, LCDR Moody served as the Legal and Personnel Officer in USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) and was a member of SAIPAN ' S commissioning crew. LCDR Moody was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal while serving in USS SAIPAN. His first sea tour was as CIC Officer and Navigator in USS BOULDER (LST-1190). LCDR Moody is married to the former Gail Caldwell, a native of Waynesville, North Carolina and they have two children: Scott and Beth Ann.

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FOREWORD This cruise book is prepared as a remembrance of ELROD ' s first deployment; a deployment initially planned for the Mediterranean, but, due to world events was executed in the Persian Gulf. As you review the book you will see the faces of the crew and some of the events that took place during the deployment. You will have a hint of the friendships that developed and the hard work completed by the crew. The most important ingredient to the very successful cruise completed by this crew can not easily be shown by pictures. The teamwork of the 214 men embarked in ELROD . . . this includes HSL 44 Det 3, our two plane helicopter detachment from Mayport . . . made this a successful cruise. Everyone completed assigned tasks and accomplished these tasks perfectly; and even more importantly, helped their shipmates complete necessary work. This teamwork ensured ELROD was safe . . . and that ELROD accomplished all assigned jobs. The reputation ELROD received is evidence of this teamwork. As important to the teamwork displayed by the crew was the support of the wives and families. Holidays at sea are difficult for all, but the holidays over this deployment will always be remembered because of the hard work of our loved ones. It is the people that make the Navy a special place and it is fitting that this book be dedicated to the crew and families of the ELROD. I sincerely hope you enjoy reviewing the events of the deployment as you read the cruise book. Enjoy the pictures and read the captions of the USS ELROD (FFG- 55) Persian Gulf Cruise Book (22 September 1987 to 22 March 1988). P.W. BOLIN, COMMANDER USN