Fletcher (DD 992) - Naval Cruise Book

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Uss FLETCHER mn-sezp USS FLETCHER CDD-992D is the thirtieth SPRUANCE Class Destroyer to be designed and built by the lngalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Homeported in San Diego, FLETCHER is assigned to Destroyer Squadron F'lVE. The SPRUANCE Class Destroyer is unique among today's warships in that it is the first major class to be powered exclusively by gas turbine engines - four General Electric LM-2500 engines which produce 20,000 shaft horsepower each. Twin controllable-reversible pitch propellers work in conjunction with the engines to move FLETCHER through the water at speeds in excess of 30 knots and give her a degree of maneuverability unequated by any other warship her size. Built with future growth in mind, FLETCHER's design is modular. This allows for easy installation of entire subsystems within the ship. This ease of installation also will allow new weapons and electronics systems to be placed on FLETCHER, thus allowing the ship to be used as a proving ground for new military technology. FLETCHER is truly a ship of the future as well as the present. Crew comfort and habitability were also a prime consideration in FLETCHER's design. Berthing areas are spacious and considerable care has been taken to equip the ship with features uncommon to most destroyers. Such features include: a ship's libraryg a crew's lounge, a gymnasium, a hobby shop, and many other items which enhance crew comfort. In addition to these specifically designed-in comforts, the many automated weapons and engineering systems onboard Fl..ETCHER allow for reduced manning levels. This results in more space and easier living conditions for all. As a highly versatile multi-mission destroyer, FLETCHER is capable of opera- ting independently or in company with amphibious or carrier task forces. Although equipped to handle a wide variety of mission areas, FLETCHER's primary mission is that of Antisubmarine Warfare. FLETCHER canies the most advanced ASW equipment in existence to facilitate her accomplishment of this complex and demanding task. The ship is equipped with a sophisticated sonar, the SQS-53, which is directly integrated with a third generation digital computer system, the Naval Tactical Data System. In addition to her sonar, FLETCHER's ASW weapons suit include an Antisubmarine Rocket CASROCJ and two triple barreled Mark 32 torpedo tubes. This integrated combat systems provides FLETCHER with an enhanced target information processing capability and an extremely fast threat reaction time. FLETCHER also boasts two 5 inch 54 caliber Mark 45 fully automatic gun mounts controlled by the digital Mark 86 Fire Control System. Also integrated with NTDS, these systems allow FLETCHER to excell in her secondary mission areas of Naval Gunfire Support Surface Warfare, and Anti-Air Warfare. ln conclusion, USS FLETCHER constitutes a destroyerman's dream. She incorporates the best of modern technology. Her exceptional propulsion system and fully integrated combat system combine with her modular construction to make FLETCHER a platform not be surpassed.

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LCDR Resser LCDR Resser assumed the duties of Executive Officer from LCDR Edwards on 15 April 1985. LCDR Edwards LCDR Edwards served as Executive Officer on board the FLETCHER from 9 August 1983 to 15 April 1985 and is now assigned to the staff of Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN of which FLETCHER is attached. it