Farragut (DDG 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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CHANGE OF COMMAND On June 30, 1977 in Valencia, Spain, the Command of the USS FARRAGUT left the hands of Commander Jeremy Michael Boorda and became the new responsibility of Commander Sanford N. Mock. All hands were present as well as CDR Boorda's wife Bettie. Dignitaries from the city of Valencia and Spanish military officials were guests of the Command. ' A Spanish Military brass band played both the Spanish and American National Anthems, followed by the Invocation, given by LCDR Philip Branan. As in all facets of life, responsibilities are continually changing hands and in the United States Navy the Captain of a warship is the major force behind it's performance. But before a man can take command, he has already proved his abilities. Welcome aboard CDR Mock. Thank you for everything CDR Boorda. tx V V W, 'f .eff-M r 1. N

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SANFORD N. MOCK OOMMANDING OFFICER Sanford N. Mock, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fl. Mock, Sr., was born in Brunswick, Georgia, on January 14, 1939. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1961 and received his commission as Ensign the same day. He served aboard USS COURTNEY QDE-1021i as Communications Officer followed by a tour aboard USS WEATHERFORD QEPC-61Bj as Executive Officer. From July 1965 until July 1968, Commander Mock was a student at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where he received a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. His next assignment was the U.S. Naval Destroyer School, Newport, Rhode Island, in the Department Head Course, followed by a tour aboard USS WILLIAM V. PRATT QDLG-131 as Weapons Officer. Commander Mock was then assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel as the Training Program Manager for advanced Missile Systems which included AEGIS, NATO Seasparrow and HARPOON. This assignment was followed by a tour in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare. ln this capacity, he developed training requirements for all missile and gun systems. From June 1975 until December 1976, Commander MOCK served as the Executive Officer of the WILLIAM V. PRATT QDDG-40. Commander MOCK'S decorations include the Navy Achievement Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. His service awards include the National Defense Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation with Star. Commander Mock and his wife, the former Armande Mary Cormier of Bath, Maine, were married on August 10, 1965 and they have three children: Deborah, Sanford, Jr., and David. ff 5, main... ,..1..,a.:...-........-.Qs.:,.-t .- .......-,...u. - - - ------A -