Gray (FF 1054) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS GRA Y FF 10541 WE S TPA C 1980- 1981 USS GRAY fFF-l054J is named in honor of Sergeant Ross Franklin Gray, United States Marine Corps Reserve, who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in ' n 21 February l945 during the invasion oflwoJima. GRAY isthe eighth ship action o of the KNOX class of destroyer escorts to be commissioned. On l July l975 GRAY's designation was changed from destroyer escort to frigate, a reflection of Fleet ' GRAY is equipped with the newest long range underwater sound Realignment. detection KSONARJ installation in the fleet today. as well as highly sophisticated radar, communications. and other electronic units. The principal armament, the anti- submarine homing torpedo, can be delivered against submarine targets several miles distant by means of the Anti-Submarine Rocket CASROCJ or can be launched from conventional abovewater torpedo tubes. The 5-inch 54 caliber rapid fire gun and the associated fire control system are capable of highly effective fire in anti-aircraft. anti- surface ship and shore bombardment modes in support of military operations at sea or several miles inland. Recent configuration changes have added to GRAY, BPDMS, a close in. self defense, anti-aircraft missile, which is capable ofcountering anti-ship missiles, and LAMPS, a light, manned, anti-submarine helicopter, which is also capable of carrying out search and rescue. replenishment and utility functions in a combat environment. GRAY is propelled by a modern propulsion system consisting of two steam generating units which provide high pressure steam to a turbine where the thermal energy of the steam is converted into mechanical energy. The Turbine drives a single propeller through a system of reduction gears and shafting. GRAY is manned by l5 officers and 220 enlisted men and has accommodations available to support a full LAMPS fhelicopterl detachment. The ship is fitted with modern living and messing compartments and such additional features as recreation and lounge areas. a barber shop, ship's store. post office. library and pharmacy to support the personal needs and desires ofthe ship's company.