Harry Hill (DD 986) - Naval Cruise Book

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E.S.W.S. Granted only to those individuals who have dis- played a thorough knowledge and understanding of the overall ship ' s operation, the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) designation is indicative of superior performance. To qualify to wear the ESWS pin, a crewmem- ber must be proficient in his own field and possess a thorough working knowledge of the ship and the Navy. When his PQS is completed the candidate first takes a comprehensive written exam. If he pas- ses the exam, he is then recommended for the Commanding Officer s Oral Board. Upon success- fully completing the Oral Board, the candidate is awarded his ESWS pin and the SW ' designation is added to his rate. This challenging program is serving to en- hance professionalism throughout the Modern Sur- face Navy and those who have earned their pin can take great pride in their accomplishment. Congratulations to the following Surface Warriors who completed their ESWS qualifica- tions during MIDEAST 88 89: NCCM(SW) BRODERICK GMC(SW) HOOD GSEC(SW) OSTERDOCK STGC(SW) EDMONDSON FCC(SW) MACDONALD ENC(SW) MCkEEHEN FCC(SW) FRANkLIN SMI(SW) KUJIUJI BMI(SW) ACOSTA BMI(SW) COOPER OSI(SW) BENANDER STGI(SW) ADDEO STGI(SW) GREEN STGI(SW) NASH MSI(SW) GASPERETTI FCI(SW) BRUNTZEL FCI(SW) HOWLAND FCI(SW) SAMENDINGER FCI(SW) SCHRAND GMGI(SW) HARRIS RMI(SW) GUZMAN RMI(SW) JORDAN QMI(SW) MURRAY ICI(SW) PEPPER ENI(SW) OVALLES TM2(SW) RUECKERT DC2(SW) RUFF RM2(SW) MARTIN RM2(SW) AQUININGOC FC2(SW) BRENTS FC2(SW) HARM GSE2(SW) KOONS GSM2(SW) BAILEY GSM2(SW) HALL GSM2(SW) CARNEVALE GSM2(SW) FONTILLAS HM2(SW) DORSEY GMM2(SW) BALES GMM2(SW) CHRISTMAN HT2(SW) SYkOWSkI HT2(SW) HARkNESS HT29(SW) WALSWORTH STo2(SW) LEE STG2(SW) SHEPHERD DS2{SW) MERGLER BM2(SW) MANN 0S2(SW) MARSALISL 0S2(SW) ROSENDAHL EM2(SW) MOSER GMG2(SW) VAUGHN EN2(SW) CONWAY AW2(SW) RONZELLO HM3(SW) GILBERT EN3(SW) GUZALLIS EW3(SW) JACKSON FC3(SW) PROkOP DC3(SW) WALTHER SMSN(SW) ADAMS SMSN(SW) ANDERSON FCSN(SW) ROBERTS Congratulations, also, to LTJG MANNING, LTJG SNELGROVE. LTJG SUTTON and STGC(SW) FREESE on completing their SURFACE WAR- FARE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS. WELL DONE '

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USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986) COAT OF ARMS The Coat of Arms for USS HARRY W. HILL comme- morates some highlights of the naval career of the ship ' s namesake, Admiral Harry W. Hill. His service as gunnery officer on several ships of the line, and especially while aboard the battleship MARYLAND when she won the Gunnery Trophy in 1929, is represented by the grenade symbol in the base. The three gold stars on the scarlet point signify as many awards of the Distinguished Ser- vice Medal for combat service in the South Pacific during World War II, with a total of four stars indicating his ad- vancement upon retirement to the rank of Admiral by rea- son of combat citations. The white wavy chevron togeth- er with the red point in the base allude to Admiral Hill ' s outstanding service in protection of Russia bound con- voys between Iceland and North Russian ports, for which the Soviet government awarded him the Order of Kutozov. The six waves of the chevron allude to six ma- jor amphibious operations commanded by Admiral Hill in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The two lion heads represent the awards by Great Britain, the Com- panion of the Distinguished Service Order in tribute to his outstanding gallantry and leadership in the Gilberts operations and the Companion of the Order of the Bath for his service on the US-Canada Permanent Joint Board of Defense. This last is also recognized by the face to face position of the lion heads. The flaming torch, adapted from the coat of arms of the U.S. Navy Academy, refers to Admiral Hill ' s mili- tary education. Following his graduation in 1911, he served aboard six vessels in succession through the end of World War I and the contribution of this experience to his leadership capability is symbolized by the six- pointed blue and gold star (the individual points sugges- ting the head-on view of the ship ' s hull). Aboard the USS WYOMING, upon cessation of the hostilities November 1 1 , 1 91 8, he witnessed the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, as evidenced by the rainbow, in reference to the suspension ribbon of the World War I Victory Med- al. The ship ' s motto, Speed, Surprise, Success , characterizes the traits common to the amphibious forces commanded by Admiral Hill in the South Pacific during World War II. This motto also depicts the effective manner in which this highly maneuverable and quiet ship accomplishes her primary mission in anti-submarine warfare. 10

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Schedule of Events X 16 Sept. 88 1000 21 Sept. 0900 22 Sept. 1600 27 Sept. 0915 07 Oct. 1300 14 Oct. 1400 19 Oct. 1000 22 Oct. 0900 01 Nov. 1400 03 Nov. 0000 08 Nov. 1000 10 Nov. 0800 23 Nov. 0800 26 Nov. 0900 28 Nov. 0800 30 Nov. 0900 07 Dec. 0700 09 Dec. 0500 1 Dec. 0900 12 Dec. 0900 25 Dec. 27 Dec. 1100 29 Dec. 0800 01 Jan. 89 10 Jan. 0800 1600 14 Jan. 0900 16Jan. ,. 1O00 -•■ ■ ' 24 Jan. 0900 26 Jan. 0900 aD o 27 Jan. 1200 02 Feb. 0800 1700 06 Feb. -; ■3t)g3 N latitude. En- Depart NAVSTA, San Diego Moored NAVSTA Pearl Harbor, HI Underway for Subic Bay, R.P. Crossed International Dateline at 22 tered Realm of the Golden Dragon Moored NAVSTA Subic Bay, R.P. Underway Moored Penang Island, Malaysia Underway Relieved USS REEVES (CG-24) as member Joint Task Force Middle East Transit Straits of Hormuz for the first time. Entered Persian Gulf Moored Bahrain Underway for patrol southern P.G. Moored Dubai, U.A.E. for Thanksgiving port visit Underway for patrol southern P.G. Exit Persian Gulf Anchored alongside USS PRAIRIE (AD-15) off coast of Masirah, Oman, for tender availability Enroute to Straits of Hormuz Enter Persian Gulf Moored Bahrain Underway for patrol southern P.G. Christmas Day on patrol Moored Bahrain Underway for patrol in Gulf of Oman New Year ' s Day on patrol Moored Mina Jabal AH, U.A.E. Underway for patrol south pi P-,G. -r Moored Bahrain ■ ' lOOO ' - nd rway for patrol southern and central Persian Gulf MpjQred Bahrain 0900 yu« rway for Straits of Hormuz O io-- Exit Persian Gulf Relieved by USS JOHN YQiiNQ {DD-973) Moored CQliifiijMrSri Lanka »»» mwuiM «,n ' atong Bay, Phuket, Thailand