Kinkaid (DD 965) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS KINKAID QDD-9651 USS KINKAID CDD-9651 is the third SPRUANCE class destroyer and the second to join the Pacific Fleet. De- signed and, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding of litton lndus- tries in Pascagoula, Mississippi, KINKAID is a member of the first major class of surface ships in the U.S. Navy to be powered by gas turbine engines. Four General Elec- tric LM-2500 engines, marine versions of those used on DC-10 and C-5 aircraft, drive the ship at speeds in excess of 30 knots. Twin controllable reversible pitch propellers provide KINKAID with a degree of maneuverability unique among warships of her size. A highly versatile multi-mission destroyer, KINKAID is capable of operating independently or in company with Amphibious or Carrier Task Forces. The ship displaces 8500 tons and is 563 feet in length. KINKAID's primary mission is to operate offensively in an anti-submarine warfare role utilizing the SQS-53B hull mounted sonar and the SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar System, both of which are fully integrated into the Naval Tactical Data System, providing the ship with faster and more accurate means of processing target information. Design Characteristics Built by ................. ...... l ngalls Shipbuilding Keel laid ....... ........ 1 9 April 1973 Christened ....... ............. 0 1 June 1974 Commissioned ..... ............... 1 0 July 1976 Sponsor ........ .... M rs. Thomas C. Kinkaid Integration of the ship's digital gunfire control system into the NTDS provides quick reaction in the mission areas of shore bombardment, surface warfare, and anti- aircraft warfare. The ship's weapons include two MK 45 lightweight 5 inch guns, two triple barrel MK 32 torpedo tubes, an anti-submarine rocket CASROCJ launcher, and facilities for operating LAMPS lll anti-submarine helicopters. The ship is armed with the NATO Seasparrow Missile Sys- tem, a short range surface to air defensive weapon, and the HARPOON Missile System, a medium range surface to surface anti-ship cruise missile. For defense against anti-ship missiles, KINKAID employs the MK 23 Target Acquisition System Radar, two MK 15 CPI-IALANXJ 20mm Close in Weapons Systems, Super RBOC Chaff, and topside armor. With a crew of 29 officers and 326 enlisted, KINKAID completed her seventh deployment during Westpac 92- 93, and celebrated her 16th birthday while on deploy- ment. With an advanced propulsion system and fully in- tegrated Combat Systems suite, KINKAID will remain a potent force for many years to come. Statistics Length ....... ..... 5 63 Feet 4 inches Beam ........... .............. 5 5 Feet Displacement .... ...... 8 500 Tons Personnel ..................................... 29 Officers 326 Enlisted Armament 2 Five Inch 54 Caliber Lightweight Gun Mounts 1 ASROC Launcher 2 MK 32 Triple Barrel Torpedo Tubes 1 NATO Seasparrow Missile Launcher 8 I-IARPOON Missile Cannisters 2 PHALANX Close in Weapons Systems 4 Super RBOC Chaff Launchers Speed .......................,............. 30 Plus Knots 5

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COM DESRON SEVEN Captain David Watson received his com- mission through the NROTC Program at Duke University in 1966. Following commis- sioning, his sea tours included Combat Infor- mation Center and Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer aboard USS COURTNEY CDE- lO2lJ, Weapons Officer aboard USS BRINKLEY BASS QDD-8873, Executive Of- ficer aboard USS BRIDGET KDE-10241 and USS LAWRENCE CDDG-45, and Com- manding Officer aboard USS Exploit QMSO- 4403 and USS CHARLES F. ADAMS QDDG-21. Assignments ashore have included Assis- tant Operations Advisor to the Vietnamese Navy in Saigon, Republic of Vietnam, En- listed Programs Officer at Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis, Commanding Officer, Naval Recruiting District in St. Louis, Mis- souri, Graduate of the U,S. Naval War Col- lege in Newport, Rhode Island. Chief of the Navy Branch, Operations Division, on the staff of Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe, and Commanding Officer of Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado. Captain Watson's personal decorations in- clude the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, The Navy Commendation Medal. and the Navy Achievement Medal. In addition, he has var- ious campaign and service medals. lT Olixcr CDS-7 Chaplain

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