Harry Yarnell (CG 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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us Battle (iroup Operations Arriving in the Med in November as part of the USS FORRKSIAI. (C -59) Battle Group, eomniunded by RADM Al- len. ' ARNELL participated in numerous Mediterranean exercises, conducted train- ing vsith regional countries, and provided a naval presence in support of NATO allies through at sea operations and port visits to several Mediterranean littoral countries. Battle Group Operations composed most of the underway time during the deployment, whether in formation steaming or in Blue and Orange (opposing forces) battle scen- arios. Much training was accomplished and all evolutions served to make the members of the Battle Group more experienced and more prepared to proficiently carry out their missions. 20

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Interior Communications (CI) The IC men arc an underrated bunch. Most people think the just work on phones, but these guys do it all. from as low as the Pit sword to as high as the Wind birds. These gung ho guys are responsible for distributing precision 400 Hz power, and maintaining various navigation transmitters and indicators which provide vital fire control inf ormation such as: Ships Heading, Ships Speed, ind Speed Direction and Pitch Roll, The also manage the Ships l:ntertainment Television station. This happy go lucky gang is managed b LTJG Lheri and led by ICC Wiedrick. The work center consists of: BUSY B , SHERM, LAZY LOWE, STICK, YO! MEEK, GAZING GARRATT and newly drafted TEEFFIS. According to the IC men: since they have equipment in every space, it may be hard to find one of these gifted guys. But if you need an IC man really bad, check the local pond you might find one fishin . Heck, you might find all seven of them fishin . i LT GEORGE ICFA MICHAEL A. AMICO IC2 JAMES H. BEZOLD III ICFN MARK A. HAFEMEISTER IC3 KENNETH C. LOWE IC2 ROGER M. SHERM.XN ENS DANIEL T, KELLY ICC CURTIS D. WIEDRICK 22