Jack Williams (FFG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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■ftkua EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ROBERT A. DREWS UNITED STATES NAVY k )l THE WARDROOM THE CPO MESS

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COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER EDWARD F.MANN JR. UNITED STATES NAVY A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Commander Edward F. iVIann Jr. attended the Pennsylvania State University on a Regular NROTC Scholarship majoring in Zoology. Graduating and commissioned as Ensign in 1968, his initial sea tour was on USS O ' BANNON (DD-450). Subsequent sea tours included USS TACOMA (PG-92), USS HORNE (DLG-30), USS LANG (DE- 1060), USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (EFG-13) and a tour on the staff of Commander Destroyer Squadron NINE. His assignments ashore include the staff of Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and, as a student, the Naval Destroyer School, Newport, RI.

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JACK WILLIAMS THE SHIP Throughout history heroes and heroic deeds have com- bined to constitute a common denominator in our society. Since heroes spring from any military rank or social segment, they serve to equalize mankind. . .to prove that the human spirit and personal courage have no artificial boundaries. Jack Williams, a U.S. Navy pharmacist mate who served with the Marine Corps during World War II, carried forward this tradition. He participated in the battle for Iwo Jima with the P ifth Marine Division and died of multiple wounds which he recieved while attempting to give medical aid to his fellow marines. For his courage under enemy fire, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his courageous determination, unwavering fortitude and valiant performance of duty. He also was cited for being an inspiring example of heroism in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG-l: ' ■ is the eighteenth ship of the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY cla. .f guided missile frigates. JACK WILLIAMS ' mission is to pro idi- indepth protection for military and merchant shipping, ampi bviis task forces, and underway replenishment groups. In today ' s volatile defense environment, the abiliiy to respond rapidly and effectively is the key to success. The hard fact is that our nation is dependent upon the seas for our very survival. USS JACK WILLIAMS ' systems are designed to meet these vital requirements. The propulsion system is a computer- controlled gas turbine power plan with engines similar to those found in the Air Force ' s C-5A Strategic Transport. The ship ' s propulsion system can be on-the-line and ready in less than ten minutes as opposed to four hours for conventional steam powered ships. The combat system is also a new and innovative design, integrating a computerized Command and Decision system with the ship ' s sensors and weapons. Two computers provide rapid evaluation of potential threats detected by the radars, sonar or other shipboard sensors. Should the need arise, surface-to-air missiles, a rapid fire gun, ASW torpedoes, and the embarked LAMPS helicopters can be employed quickly and effectively to counter potential threats that may come from any air, surface or subsurface platform. !S!V«i ,- ' . PPSF