Jack Williams (FFG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 ' ' COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER DAVID J. GRIEVE UNITED STATES NAVY 15 DEC 83-5 MAR 86 Commander David J. Grieve graduated from the University of Idaho, NROTC Class of 1966, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. His first tour after commissioning was on USS GARRETT COUNTY (LST-786), as Damage Control Assistant. He next served as the precommissioning Damage Control Assistant on USS BARRY {DD-933), followmg her ASW modernization in 1968. After attending the U.S. Naval Destroyer School, Commander Grieve served as Engineer Officer on USS TALBOT (FFG-4), and Commanding Officer, USS FEAR- LESS (MSO-442). His last sea tour, prior to assuming command of USS JACK WILLIAMS, was as Executive Officer in USS TATTNALL (DDG-19), from January 1978 to Decem- ber 1979. His assignments ashore have included a tour at the U.S. Naval Academy as a Company Officer and Performance Officer, and a tour in the Militan, ' Personnel Training Division in OPNAV as an Enlisted Community Manager. Commander Grieve is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, Command and Staff Course, and a graduate of the National War College, Class of 1982. Commander Grieve ' s awards include the Navy Commenda- tion Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, a Presidential Unit Citation, and a Navv Unit Commendation.

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ON 71 2-MONTH DEPLOYMENT Shortly aflt-r getting underway, JACK WILLIAMS was ordered to the Persian Gulf to augment the Middle Eastern Forces due to the Iranian boarding of a U.S. merchant ship. Assigned escort duties, the first vessel escorted was the President Taylor, the ship which had been boarded while pulling into port in the United Arab Emirates. Escort duties lasted through early February, when the JACK WILLIAMS once more sailed through the Suez Canal, this time back to the Mediterranean. In Mid-February, the JACK WILLIAMS visited Catania, Sicily, and from there to Gaeta, Italy. In Gaeta, the ship underwent a long-awaited Inter- mediate Maintenance Availability (IMAV) alongside the USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44). In the short time allotted, minor repairs were completed throughout the ship. While in Gaeta, CDR Mann assumed Command of the JACK W1LLL MS from CDR Da id J. Grieve, who departed for dut - with the Middle Eastern Forces. After a brief underway period, JACK WILLIAMS pulled into Genoa, Italy, where many crew members participated in tours to such places as Geneva, Switzerland; Nice, France; and Monte Carlo. Many of the men also volunteered their liberty time to provide assistance to the U.S. Consulated School in Genoa. Refurbishing a gymnasium floor, repairing wooden window shades, and painting three rooms were just a few of the jobs perfomied there. Two days were spent in this venture, and the smiles on the faces of the children said that the crew ' s efforts were most appreciated. Departing Genoa, JACK WILLIAMS joined up with the battle giTJup once again and commenced steaming for the second of three operations off the coast of Libya. The week spent there earned the battle group, including the JACK WILLLAMS, the Navy Unit Commendation. A brief respite from the long hours of battle readiness watches was provided in the form of a five day port call to the French Riviera. The ship arrived in Cavalaire, France, in time to help this quaint town kick-off their Nautical Days Festival, which included demonstrations of lifesaving techniques, a boat show and tours of the JACK WILLIAMS. The ship then sailed once again for the coast of Libya for another week of combat operations before sailing for her last Mediterranean port, Taormina. Sicily. With homeward bound preparations already well underway, the crew was able to unwind and look forward to the day. A two-day isit to Rota, Spain, followed during which the final outchop was con, -ted. Ten days later, the JACK WILLIAMS was pu ide at Mayport, welcomed home by the many frienu and loved ones who had endured the cruise from afar. T! . lughout the deployment, many ships and individu.ii mile- stones were achieved. The Combat Systems Department during training and operations, expended 5,689 individual rounds of ammunition, including 165 76mm gun projectiles fired from the main battery. Small arms training by the self defense team, boarding search and salvage crew and the general quarters teams expended 5,405 rounds, and 87 line-throwing gun cartridges were used to provide initial connection to replenishment ships. The ASW team conducted more than 70 hours of active time and 30 hours of passive time while operating with both U.S. and Australian aircraft during a single month. Combat Information Center personnel stood 2,197 hours of port and starboard watches per man 10,710 surface contacts and 15,655 air contacts were tracked with an estimated 5,000 tracks during the two major Libyan operations. The radiomen received more than 27,000 messages throughout the cruise, and provided numerous copies. Engineering was responsible for making more than 1,300,000 gallons of fresh water, issuing more than 11,391 gallons of jet propulsion fuel (JP5) during 42 helo refuelings, while the ship ' s engines consumed more than 2,232,510 gallons of diesel marine fuel. The Disbursing Office paid out 875,753 to officers and $689,211 to enlisted men. This amount represents what was paid during regular paydays, and does not include re-enlistment bonuses received. The Ship ' s Office sent out more than 700 official letters including 296 Letters of Appreciation or Commendation. There were 2, 150 copies of the ship ' s monthly familygram mailed, and 11,515, copies of the ship ' s plan of the day distributed. Of course, not all milestones were work-related. For example, there were 1,824 movies shown on the ship ' s SITE TV system, and during a two-hour fish call in November 120 dolphin fish were caught. JACK WILLIAMS returned to Mayport very proud of their accomplishments while attached to the SIXTH and SEVENTH Fleets. Each and every crew member brought home memories of the months past, and much gratitude to family and friends at home who provided the love and support which helped them through the deployment.

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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.