Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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ADMIRAL FREDERICK J. HORNE USN Admiral Horne, for whom our ship is named, had a remarkable naval career that extended over a period of 52 years of continuous active duty. Before the turn of this century, as a young midshipman, he fought at the Battle of Santiago in the Spanish American War. Forty-four years later and at the apex of his career, he was named Vice Chief of Naval Operations and assigned a major role in directing the Navv through World War II. In this position as principal assistant in the Washington headquarters to Admiral F.rnest •I. King. Admiral Horne had hr fad responsibilities for the overall management and operations of the Navv. He was directly in charge of the logistic (supply) support for the entire Fleet, including being chairman of the special board which allocated petroleum on a world wide basis. He was responsible for the Naval Intelligence Service, for all Naval communications, and for executing all plans and policies of the Commander in Chief 1. S. Fleet. In the course of his career. Admiral Horne was honored many times. From our country he received the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. He received the Third Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1915 from the Emperor of-Japan, father of the Hirohito whom he later worked hard to defeat in World War II. He also received decorations from (ireat Britain. France, Poland, Brazil and China. Admiral Horne retired from active duty in 1947 and made his home in Coronado, California, where he died in 1959. Admiral Horne's distinguished naval career was symbolic fulfillment of his family motto, “L Audace, Ton jours I Audace . . . Audacity, Always Audacity.” 4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMIRAL HORNE BIOGRAPHY I SHIP S HISTORY COMMANDING OFFICER 6 EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7 WEAPONS DEPARTMENT 11 1ST DIVISION 13 2ND DIVISION 17 3RD DIVISION 19 4TH DIVISION 21 5TH DIVISION 23 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 25 M DIVISION 27 B DIVISION 29 E DIVISION 32 R DIVISION 34 A DIVISION 36 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 39 01 DIVISION II OE DIVISION 43 OW DIVISION 44 OB DIVISION 46 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 47 S-l DIVISION 49 S-2 DIVISION 51 NX DEPARTMENT 53 QM’S 55 PNA’N’S 56 PC JO HM 57 COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 59 CR DIVISION 61 CS DIVISION 62 EX E(' IJTIV E ASSISTA NTS 63 MAA SHORK PATROL 64 PAO TEAM 65 AG’S 66 BAND DETACHMENT 67 HAWAII 74 BEAUTY CONTEST 76 CROSSING THE LINE 78 TAHITI 81 RAROTONGA 84 CHRISTCHURCH 88 WELLINGTON 92 SYDNEY 96 CAIRNS 100 PORT MORESBY 101 GUADACANAL 103 NAURU 104 SUVA 107 APIA 111 SPORTS 114 TALENT SHOW 117 HOMECOMING 118 3

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HORNE is one of nine Cruisers of the Belknap Class. At the time of their construction they were classified as Frigates, and were the largest and most powerful Frigates built by the United States Navy. Construction of HORNE was authorized by Congress for Fiscal Year 1961. Her keel was laid on December 12, 1962 at the Hunters Point Division of the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard. Mrs. Frederick J. Horne, the widow of the late Admiral Horne, christened HORNE on October .'10, 1964. On April 15, 1967 HORNE was placed in commission. Captain Stansfield Turner. USN, commanding. Since l eing commissioned. HORNE has deployed to the Western Pacific six times. On four such deployments. HORNE served on Search and Rescue stations in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam war. Distinguishing herself during these deployments. HORNE was instrumental in 1968 and 1970 in directing American fighter planes in HISTORY OF USS HORNE CG-30 action which resulted in the downing of two enemy planes. HORNE also assumed successful ship and aircraft coordination responsibility during a MAYDAY” in 1969. The ship has been awarded the Vietnam Campaign and Vietnam Service Medals in addition to receiving the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, in her eleven year history. HORNE’s primary mission is to defend Fast Strike Forces against air and submarine attack. HORNE’s weapons and fire control systems are so diversified and flexible that the ship can also function as an element of an offensive antisubmarine task force: as a gunfire support unit capable of providing firepower for shore bombardment of surface engagement; or as a highly mobile independent patrol, blockade, or search and rescue ship. HORNE is 547 feet long, measures 55 feet at the beam, and has a navigational draft of 29 feet. Despite the fact that HORNE has a full-load displacement in excess of 7900 tons, she retains the maneuverability characteristic of destroyers. The most distinctive feature of HORNE is the men who man her. Because of complexity and variety of equipments, the Navy’s most intelligent and skillful men are required. Superbly trained in all aspects of shiplmard technology, the crew of HORNE is ready to meet any commitment that may Ik required of her. 5