Jouett (DLG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMISSIONING 3 DECEMBER 1966 The commissioning ceremony marks the initiation of service of a ship in the operating forces of The United States Navy. At the moment of breaking her commis- sion pennant, USS JOUETT (DLG-29) becomes the responsibility of the commanding officer. He, together with the entire ship ' s company, then has the duty of making and keeping her constantly ready for any service demanded by our country in peace and war. In taking command of JOUETT, The Commanding Officer assumes responsibility for one of the finest fighting machines yet devised by man ' s ingenuity. JOUETT is significantly different from her recent predecessors in that her anti-air warfare capability has been improved with new radars and additional digital data control systems, and her anti-submarine capability enhanced with the newest and most power- ful bow mounted sonar. Displacing 7900 tons at full load, JOUETT is 547 feet in length and 55 feet in breadth. A 1200 psi steam propulsion plant with two engines developing 85,000 shaft horsepower can drive her at speeds in excess of 30 knots. The high streamlined bow and trim lines of the JOUETT will allow her to operate in the roughest of seas in company with fast carrier task forces. She is manned by 23 officers and over 400 en- listed men, and has complete facilities for a squadron commander and his staff. Although generations removed from the DD-41 and DD-396, the new JOUETT is of the same breed. Fast, versatile, and hard-hitting, she is equipped for whatever tasks the future might bring. 22

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1»» Commanaer in Ciiiei IniteJ iiaic- I icil ' i. Hk-ft 3 December 19f)6 The commissioning of a new ship into the U.S. Navy always is a great day, for this significant event means that the world ' s strongest Navy will be made even mightier. The modern missiles, guns, and torpedoes of the USS JOUETT will be used wisely and well in the pursuit of peace and the defense of freedom. You, as Commanding Officer of the USS JOUETT, will also be responsible for upholding a fine Navy tradition. Admiral Jouett, for whom this ship is named, distinguished himself time after time in the War Between the States and later in positions of command in the Fleet . Furthermore , the two previous destroyers named JOUETT fought well in two World Wars. I am confident this JOUETT will conduct herself in the same illustrious fashion. You are charged with the task of upholding these traditions in the finest manner possible. I know you will. As you join the Pacific Fleet, I wish you and the USS JOUETT a fair wind and a following sea. t CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS 18 November 1966 Dear Captain, On the USS JOUETT ( new command a very rewar I finest in the Admira t Ingui conduc the ba before necess place am con of you chal le t IS y ships fleet 1 Jame shed h t as C ttle o you t ary to in t he f ident and y nge su occa DLG and ding our in wi 1 s E. imse omma f Mo o ge ena fie tha our cces sion 29) , wish tour pri vi the N 1 per Joue If in nding bile nerat ble J et is t thr crew, slull of the commissioning of I congratulate you on your you, your officers and men of dut y . lege to command one of the avy. The presence of JOUETT petuate the memory of Rear tt, U. S. Navy, who dis- the Civil War by his heroic Officer, USS METACOMET during Bay in 1864. The challenge e the teamwork and spirit OUETT to take her rightful in itself a privilege. 1 ough the dedicated efforts JOUETT will meet every y. On behalf of the Navy, I welcome JOUETT to the fleet, and may you be favored with calm seas and a fair breeze in carrying out your duties. Sincerely Captain Robert S. Hayes, USN Prospective Commanding Officer USS JOUETT (DLG-29) c o Resident Supervisor of Shipbuilding. USN Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington 98314 THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON 18 !Iovembtr iyL.L Dear Captain, Coiii i utulaCions on your new coruiiaiiu u.id best wibiicfS to you, your oiticers and mon on tni s niemorauio occasxon oi the comjiiissioniny of Uat ' JOU. ' :Tr (i LG-2y) . It is a;-)prO£jriato taiit your c.iip, eiiibodyj.nt; the Invest tocanoiouiical aiid scientiric ;i-jvaac s anu djLiCiiied ior a Vital role in the doiense of uui country, ue uajtiod in .lotioi oi Ui. ' Ui iujnirai James 1-J, Jouett, U. . l. ' avy, a oxst iiii u LSne naval oiiiccr, wlio faitiifuliv i civeu us coiintr; ' uui ' l ' I , tiU-- Civil ,7ar. I all co.ijL id iit Lpat Liic ci ' ow of J JUUTT wili p«-riorm vit:i d ;jj.catiOn a-io ■xcolieiic ' undjr your uiuance aaa lead rEiiip, anci t.iat JOU.i ' i ! ' will lat- ' et tne Ciialiencos a.icau 111 a i.iaiiner rei luc L.tn ; tii i Ui iiost credit upon tae Uiiitj ' -i Litati s Navy. , ' 3i!icer - ' ly yours, Captain Rouurt S ::ay OS, u i; fro 3puC L1V - Cohu.ianuj-.i [ , -Ji IC- ■1 UCJ jou.rr (.0LG-2J) .•U:; ,a Sou.iu l!aval ii pyai J .,r J i-r to.i , • Ui;.. lUouOii ol-i 24