Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDING OFFICER CDR RAY L. SNELL Comni.indcr Snell wjs born in Greenhrac, Calitornu on January 5, 1956. He attended the College ot Mann and the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in History. Commander Snell ' s initial sea tour was onboard the USS OLDENDORF (DD 972) as the Electronics Material Otticer, Electronics Warfare Officer, and Combat Information Center OHicer. The ship conducted deployments to the Southern Pacific and Indian Oceans. In January, 1986 Commander Snell assumed duties as Operations Officer onboard USS STEIN ( FF I065V While onboard, the ship conducted a deployment to the Arabian Gulf and an around the uorld transit. He then assumed duties as Operations Officer onboard USS CHANDLER iDD 996), which deployed to the Arabian Gulf and conducted operations in support of Operation EARNEST WILL. In May, 1 99 1 Commander Snell assumed duties as E.xecutive Officer onboard USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD 968). The ship conducted a deployment to the Arabian Gulf, and was the first Tomahawk strike ship to operate in the region with out CV presence following the Gulf War. Ashore, Commander Snell has served as an instructor at the Fleet Combat Training Center, Pacific as Communications Plans Officer at the Defense Informations Systems Agency s Joint Interoperability Engineering Organization, and as the Congressional Liaison Officer uith the Naval Inspector Gen- eral. Commander Snell holds a Master of Science degree in Systems Technologj- from the Naval Postijraduate School. He is a Distin- guished Graduate of the Naval War College, where he received a Masters of Science degree in National Security StratesJy. Commander Snell ' s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Nav - Commendation Medal with three old stars. Navy Achievement Medal with three gold stars and other service awards. Commander Snell is married to the former Paula Suzanne Rolens of Annapolis, Mar land and they have a daughter. Elizabeth, and a son, Donald, who attend Centerville High School in Virginia.

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USS INGERSOLL (DD 990) USS INGERSOLL i DD 99l) is ihc lurnry-.-ighih of the tliirty-sliip SPRUANCE Class Destroyer shipbuilding program developed to help maintain AmeruMs n.ival strength into the next century. She is a versatile, multi-mission ship, fully capable of operating independently, and as a unit ot carrier battle groups. The ship was designed primarily for anti-submarine u.irt,iro. .md has the most advanced underwater detection and fire control system yet developed for surface ships. INGERSOLL IS .list) .111 outstanding platform for shore bombardment and is capable ot acting in support of diverse tasks ranging from amphibious assaults to blockades, as well as other traditional destroyer roles. INGERSOLL is a large ship (more than twice the size ot a World War II destroyer). As such, she CAn carry her formidable array of weapons and electronic equipment long distances at high speeds. The ship is powered by four gas turbine engines which produce more than 20,000 horsepower each, and can drive the ship at speeds that exceed 30 knots. The turn controllable, reversible pitch propellers give the ship an exceptional degree ot responsiveness. INGERSOLL ' s main battery consists ot tuo 5 inch 54 caliber guns, which can throw a pro)ectile over I 2 miles at a tiring rate ot 20 rounds per minute. Other weapons include torpedoes, surface-to-air missies, surtace-to-surface missies, and dual helicopter capability for both surveillance and for long-range delivery of an air-dropped torpedo. Built with tuturc growth in mind, INGERSOLLs design is modular in nature, allowing for easy installation of entire subsystems within the ship. Space and power reservations have been made to accommodate future weapons and electronic systems as they are developed. This design feature allows INGERSOLL to adapt easily as military technology evolves. Crew confort and habitability were also of prime consideration in INGERSOLL ' s design. Berthing areas are very spacious compared to earlier destroyers, and the ship is equiped with habitability features uncommon to most of its predecessors. Automation ot man - of the ship ' s weapons and engineering systems permit the ship to be manned by far fewer personnel than would otherwise be necessary. DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS Pro.vv Spo lng.,ll ' s shipbuilding Pasagoul.). Mississippi Keel l.nd: U- December 1977 Christened; 2(i M.iv 1979 Commissioned: 12 April I9S0 Sponsor: Mrs. Roy.il E. Ingersoll Wife of Admiral Ingersol! Mrs. Alice ]. Ingersoll Njglc D,ruih[er nf. dmir,il Ingerst Length: 565 Feet 4 Inclu Beam: 5 5 Feet DispUcement: 9.000 Tons Personnel: Officers Chief Pettv Offi Enlisted 2 Five Inch 54 Caliber Gun Mounts 2 20MM PHALAN.X Close-in Weapon System MKi2 Torpedo Launchers Harpoon Missies NATO SEASPARROW Missies

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR ERIC B. MOSS Lieutenant Commander Moss was born m Flint, Michigan in June of 1 96 1, and lived in numerous areas around the United States while growing up. the son of a Marine Officer. He attended College Preparatory School in Charleston, South Carolina and went to the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 198? with a Bachelor ol Science degree in History. Upon commisioning, Lieutenant Commander Moss entered the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, and completed his initial sea tour onboard USS ' IRG1N1A (CGN 38) where he served as the Electronics Warfare Officer, Machinery Division Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant. Following shore tours as Staff Instructor and eading Engineering Officer of the Watch at the DIG reactor prototype in Ballston Spa. New York and as a student at the Naval Postgraduate School Monterey. California. Lieutenant Commander Moss went to relieve as the Chief Engineer onboard USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40; where he served for three years. Lieutenant Commander Moss holds a Master ' s Degree in Systems Engineering (Electronic Warfare) from the Naval Postgraduate School. His personal .luards include the Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal Mth one gold star. He is ncwK married to the li riner . Lir Ellen Bodnar of Garden Grove, California. Lieutenant Commander Moss ' tollow-on tour from INGERSOLL will be as Chief of Staff Officer for Destroyer Squadron FIFTEEN in Yokosuka, Japan.