Fox (CG 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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iE - v Captain Paul E. Tobin Commanding Officer USS FOX (CG-33] 1 w- k

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COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Paul E. Tobin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1963 and reported to USS TOWERS (DDG-9) where he served as First Lieutenant and Main Propulsion Assistant. After graduating from the Naval Destroyer School in 1966, he was assigned as Engineer Officer in USS DAVIS (DD-937) where he was awarded a Bronze Star for operations associated with the salvage of the USS LIBERTY (AGTR-5) after that ship sustained heavy combat damage in the 1967 Mideast War. In 1968, Captain Tobin commenced postgraduate studies at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School which culminated in a Master of Science degree in Computer Systems Management. In 1970, he joined the staff of Naval Destroyer School as head of the Technical Training Branch and as an Engineering Instructor in the Department Head and PCO PXO courses. Captain Tobin reported as Aide and Flag Secretary to the Command- er, Naval Forces, Vietnam in 1971. He returned to sea duty in 1973 as Executive Officer in USS KOELSCH (FF-1049). Upon completing this tour, he reported as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the President of the Naval War College and subsequently graduated with distinction from the Naval Command and Staff course. In 1976, Captain Tobin reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and served in the Systems Analysis Branch (OP-96). In 1979, Captain Tobin assumed command of USS TATTNALL (DDG-19), where he completed two Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf Deployments. In 1981, Captain Tobin reported as Chief Engineer in USS FORESTSTAL (CV-59) where he served for two years. Prior to assuming command of USS FOX (CG-33] Captain Tobin graduated with distinction from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. Captain Tobin ' s awards include: The Bronze Star, the Navy Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars, and the Meritorious Service Medal. •x

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander Jose L. Betancourt was born in Temaulipas, Mexico, on 17 August 1948. He graduated from Pan American University in 1971 with a B.A. (cum laude) in English and Spanish. His initial sea tour was aboard USS FREDERICK (LST-1184) where he served as Communications Officer for two years and as Operations Officer for one year. Following six months as a student at the Surface Warfare Officer School Command Department Head Course, he reported in April 1976, to USS JOHN S. McCain (DDG-35) as the the Weapons Officer. His tour was followed by assignment as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Forces, Marianas from April 1978 to June 1980. Lieutenant Commander Betancourt was selected for atten- dance at the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and completed the Command and Staff Course in August, 1980. He reported to USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) in November 1981 where he served as Weapons Officer until December 1982. From February 1983 to December 1984, he was assigned to NMPC-61, Washington, D.C. where he served as an assistant for Equal Opportunity Affairs and as a Special Assistant for Minority Affairs in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel and Training), OP-01. Lieutenant Commander Betancourt reported aboard USS FOX (CG-33) in April, 1985 where he assumed the duties of the Executive Officer. Lieutenant Commander Betancourt ' s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.