Horne (CG 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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The following message was received from Rear Admiral BROWN. Commander Task Force 70: 1. Upon your detachment from Battle Force, Seventh Fleet, I want to express my congratulations on a most successful and meaningful deployment. You operated in two of the most critical areas of the world to demonstrate, by your presence, the resolve of the United States to ensure peace by deterring aggression. 2. Your long and arduous deployment was an outstanding example of the versatility of the carrier battle group and it's stabilizing role in world affairs. You began your deployment off the western coast of Central America as a reassuring symbol to allies there, and moved acros the Pacific to take station in the Northern Arabian Sea in response to the developing international situation in Lebanon. Battle Group Echo resolutely maintained it's high state of combat readiness on station in this sensitive area while the Middle East remained in turmoil and naval forces were reoriented in support of national objectives. The personal fortitude and professionalism of each individual of Battle Group Echo contributed to your ability to sustain not only this combat readiness but also obvious battle group spirit and morale as you remained on station in the Northern Arabian Sea for 95 days. 3. The most representative symbol of Battle Group Echo's readiness was the manner in which RANGER, assisted by other Battle Group ships, responded to the tragic fire in number four main engineering space and quickly resumed normal operations, remaining on station for another 77 days. This remarkable accomplishment highlighted the spirit of teamwork and ingenuity evident in RANGER and the entire Battle Group. Each Battle Group unit matched this readiness capability, responding to an ever changing schedule by imaginative planning and the professional employment of forces. Your professionalism as previously cited by CINCPACFLT and COMSEVENTHFLT, was superbly demonstrated by numerous successful operations and exercises conducted at sea. Your noteworthy participation in a variety of demanding exercises demonstrated a superior understanding of CWC skills and Battle Group tactics. 4. While RANGER and most of the Battle Group remained at sea for 121 days (Ed. note: HORNE set the record with 122 days!), noteworthy accomplishments of Battle Group Echo became the rule rather than the exception. The port visits of Battle Group ships fulfilled an important function of our diplomatic mission, the best examples being USS FLETCHER’S sensitive and highly successful port visit to the Seychelles and USS FIFE’S humanitarian relief support to Agalega. The overall intelligence production and reporting by the BG was outstanding. Particularly noteworthy was reporting on CVMGNOVOROSSIYSK surveillance operations, information reports on IL-38 MAY activities, and in depth documentation and reporting associated with the USS FIFE Soviet KRIVAK INCSEA violation. Also. USS RANGER’S innovative use of the Fleet Intelligence Support Terminal (FIST) and detailed documentation of lessons learned significantly enhanced the utilization of this valuable system in the 1C environment and established a baseline upon which follow on FIST units can build. Battle Group Echo adapted quickly to the demanding Indian Ocean logistics support requirements and displayed a remarkable ability to make this system work well. The CV CVW team established and maintained a very high aircraft readiness during extended blue-water ops at the end of the logistics pipeline. As a final note, your informative and meaningful turnover with Battle Group ALFA ensured that the Battle Force's high standard of readiness in the Indian Ocean would be maintained. 5. I extend to all hands of Battle Group ECHO sincere appreciation for a job well done. We will miss that special can do attitude which you displayed from the west coast of Central America to the Gulf of Aden. Thanks and have a safe trip home.. 95

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STATISTICS TOTAL PAYROLLS EXPENDED: $1,714,772.97 (6.843 checks issued) NUMBER OF SUPPLY REQUISITIONS: 7,782 AMOUNT SPENT ON REQUISITIONS: $2,062,748.71 CANS OF SODA CONSUMED: 240.120 HAIRCUTS: 6,900 POUNDS OF LAUNDRY PROCESSED: 298,719 TOTAL SALES FOR SHIP'S STORE: $241,531.94 FOOD CONSUMED: HAMBURGER: 21,968 POUNDS LETTUCE: 6,291 POUNDS HOMOGENIZED MILK: 5400 GALLONS CHOCOLATE MILK: 527 GALLONS FRANKFURTERS: 3390 POUNDS SUGAR: 13,320 POUNDS EGGS: 13,740 DOZEN COFFEE GROUNDS: 2,160 POUNDS STEAK: 3,221 POUNDS LOBSTER: 1,839 POUNDS NUMBER OF UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENTS: 53 NUMBER OF FLIGHT QUARTERS: 246 TOTAL MILES: 57.016 (AVERAGING 7,670 MILES MONTHLY OR 282 MILES DAILY) NOTE: THE DISTANCE AROUND THE EARTH AT THE EQUATOR IS 11,600 MILES. NAUTICAL SHEETS PLOTTING CHARTS USED: 217 MAXIMUM DEPTH OF WATER DURING CRUISE: 3,600 FATHOMS (21,600 FEET) DEPTH OF WATER DURING SWIM CALLS: 2,100 FATHOMS (12,600 FEET) TEMPERATURE OF WATER DURING SWIM CALLS: 83° F WARMEST WATER RECORDED: 91 °F (ARABIAN SEA) COLDEST WATER RECORDED: 63°F (PACIFIC OCEAN) STRONGEST WIND RECORDED: 47 KNOTS TRUE ouiiace Warfare urticer (WestPac Qualifiers) LT Fred Beall, LTJG Tom Nedervold, LT Everett Parvin, LTJG Roy Johnson, LT Tom Vosloh. LTJG Thomas Drzewiecki, LTJG Bob Willegal. LT Richard Flak and LTJG Richard Ayers - not in picture. 94 AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURE AT SEA: 72.5°F MISCELLANEOUS NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION: 46 OF THE 57 NAVIGATIONAL STARS AVAILABLE AND ALL PLANETS WERE USED FOR A TOTAL OF 2,612 •'SHOTS'' WE VIEWED SUCH NATURAL PHENOMENON AS THE SOUTHERN CROSS, THE FALSE CROSS. THE SECOND BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY (CANOPUS) AND THE VERY BRIGHT STAR ARCHERNAR. THESE MAY ONLY BE SEEN FROM THE MID-LATITUDES AND SOUTH. CELESTIALOBSERVATION WAS PREVENTED BY BAD WEATHER DURING 23 DAYS WE CROSSED THE EQUATOR AT 0215 22 JANUARY AT 105°40.2'E WE CROSSED THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE HEADING WEST AT 23°05'N 31 AUGUST WE CROSSED THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE HEADING EAST AT 23°23 N 17 FEBRUARY WE SPENT THANKSGIVING AT 20°59'N 059°07.2'E (ARABIAN SEA) WE SPENT CHRISTMAS AT 21°35’N 061°35'E (ARABIAN SEA) WE SPENT NEW YEAR'S DAY AT 21°22N 059°57’E (ARABIAN SEA) WE PASSED THROUGH 32 TIME ZONES NORTHERNMOST POINT OF DEPLOYMENT: 24°15'N (GULF OF OMAN) SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF DEPLOYMENT: 00°01’S (SOUTHEAST OF SINGAPORE) WHILE THE SHIP WAS AT IT'S FARTHEST EXTENTION OF THE DEPLOYMENT (20°59'N 059°07’E), THE DISTANCE TO SAN DIEGO CONTINUING WEST WOULD HAVE BEEN 9.461 MILES. OUR RETURN TRIP EAST TOOK US 11,099 MILES. Enlisted surface Warfare specialist (vVestrac Qualifiers) GMM1 Louis Smith. BTCS Kenneth Lissimore. ETC Michael Shelton, YN1 David Daley. BTC Chester Kennison, RMC Dennis Mills, BM1 William Walters, RM1 Richard Thomas, QM1 James Barnhart, GMM1 Bruce Risely. MR1 Wendell Bonwell and GMM2 Donald Green - not in picture.

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 This book is the result of the efforts and contributions of a great many people. More people than we can name gave pictures; however. Tim Burleson. Don Lee, Jack Harrington, Henry Hubbard, Bob Rini, Fred Beall, Jack Kenworthy, Jeff Garrett, Tom Milne and Kathy Jolly (“Departing and Returning San Diego ) deserve special mention for their massive (and beautiful!) inputs. Credit and thanks are due to Jim Davidson, who spent countless hours selling the cruisebooks and handling the financial records. Finally, for help way above and beyond the call of duty, Jack Harrington should be awarded the “Order of the Darkroom medal! JACKSON L. HARRIS, II CRUISEBOOK OFFICER PATRICK J. JOLLY EDITOR