Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1982 volume:

Dedication Deslroyermen learn to expect the unexpected, in both peacetime and in time of war. Normal operations could be interrupted at anytime, to rush to an area of n- tuial disaster or in another moment to dispatch immediately to a remote area of the world to support American pjlicies overseas. Frigates, like Destroyers and all Navy ships, are made up of many Teams ; Teams which operate together in an effort to maintain the ship at peak battle readiness. These Teams are the various divisions, each with its own special areas of responsibili ' .j. Today ' s Navy requires that every man be a blend of specialist in highly technilogical fields yet retain his heri ' age as a Sailor. He must be highly intelligent and an able Sailor. His skills are represented by the divisions in which he serves, such as: Quartermasters, Bos ' ns, Gunners Mates, Electronics Technicians, Sonarmen, Boiler Technician ' ;, and Machinist Mates to name a few. In a well integrated fighting team of a frigate every man has a vital position and he must know it well, for any mistake or miscalculation may prove deadly to a shipmate. At the sound of General Quarters, indicating the presence of an enemy, the normal routine abruptly changes as every man rushes to his assigned battle station, ' eoman and Person ' ielmen leave typewriters to become bridge phone talkers; Storekeepers and Barbers to gunmounts; cooks and mes men handle ammo. Repair and First Aid Parties muster and are comprised of many divisions. Life onboard a Frigate is rigorous for all. but every man takes pride in the fact that their dut is hard duty. They refuel in the knowledge that Big-Ship-Men would have difficulty filling their shoes. Frigate men live by the rule of self-reliance. Not by being afraid of long hours, hard work, rough living, and tough assignments. They can say with pride I was a Tin Can Sailor. This is the way of life for the men onboard a Frigate. The USS KOELSCH (FF-1049) is such a ship, and it is to the men of KOELSCH that this book is dedicated. By LTJG PATRICK D DONNELLY TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION 1 LTJG KOELSCH } COMMANDING OFFICER 4 EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1ST) 6 EXECUTIVE OFFICER (2ND) 7 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT 8 01 DIVISION 9 ON DIVISION 12 OE DIVISION 14 OC DIVISION 16 X DIVISION 18 WEAPONS DEPARTMENT 20 1ST DIVISION 21 2ND DIVISION 24 FOX DIVISION 26 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 28 R DIVISION 29 E DIVISION 32 M DIVISION 34 B DIVISION 36 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 38 WARDROOM 42 CHIEFS 44 CEREMONIES 46 BOXING 48 ITALY 50 BAHRAIN SUEZ CANAL 54 SICILY 58 D ' JIBOUTI 60 SAIL PAST 62 WRESTLING 64 AWARDS 66 RESERVES ' 68 HARPOON EX 70 MISCELLANEOUS 74 HOMECOMING 78 CRUISEBOOK COMMITTEE 80 The Man LTJG JOHN KEVIN KOELSCH was serving with a Navy Helicopter Rescue Unit in North Korea in July 1951. In an attempt to rescue a downed flier, his helicopter was shot down in enemy territory. For nine days he led his crew toward the allied lines but they were finally captured. Even as a prisone he inspired faith and confidence in his men. He died of mal nutrition on October 16, 1951. For his c onspicuous gallantry at the risk of his li above and beyond the call of duty LTJG KOELSCH was .awarded the MEDAL OF HONOR Captain Wright H. Ellis Captain Wright H. Ellis, of Lockport, New York, graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and was commissioned through the Naval ROTC Program in 1961. He has since served aboard the USS HARWOOD (DD-861) as Damage Control Assistant, as Operations Officer of USS VIGIL (AGR-12) and USS SHIELDS DD-596). and as Executive Officer of USS SELLERS (DDG-II). As a Naval Gunfire Liasion Officer, Capt. Ellis has also served with the 1st Battalion, 12th Marines in Vietnam, earning the Navy Commedation Medal with Combat V, Capt. Ellis has served ashore at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, at the Naval ROTC Unit, Tulane University, at Naval District Albany and as Chief of Staff to Commander Navy Recruiting Area ONE. Captain Ellis has two children, Stephinc and Andrew. Mrs. Jeannine Ellis, is a former Lieutenant in the Navy Nurse Corps. CDR John Pomberg Executive LCDR Barth Root Officers OPERATIONS OI Division LTJG Steinolfson OSC Brown OSl Edvalson OSl Ward OS2 Balion 0S2 Harrack OS2 Mclnlosh OS2 Temple EW2 Hicks EW2 Baker EW3 Pancake ,-• EW3 Simpson OSSA Chonis OSSA Overfield OSSA Pender OSSR Han OSSR Dailey Z Operations Specialist (OS) t; ' 0 Electronic Warfare Technician (EW) ON Division LTJG Donnelly QMl Heffernan QM2 Caires QMSN Bell The Quartermasters have a number of duties, most notably the responsibility for safe navigation of the ship. The plotting of KOELSCH ' S position requires the use of celestial navigation, radar fixes, dead reackoning and the use of satellite navigation. KOELSCH ' S Navigation team has been responsible for the successful completion of countless navigation details such as coastal piloting, precision anchoring and low visibility piloting. During the trans Atlantic crossing in February, The Can Do attitude of KOELSCHS Q.VI ' s was exemplified through the winning of the coveted Nathaniel Bowditch award which was presented by Commander Destroyer Squadron Twenty Six. Quartermaster (QM) OE Division LT Martin ENS Boles - ETC Dunnington DSl Baigert ETl Lance DS2 Belken DS2 Cole ET2 Furrow ET2 Gaster ET2 Simler ET2 AMA DS3 Brackett l l ET3 Morford DSSN Blackwood OE Division is comprised of the electronic technicians and the Data Systems technicians. The electronic technicians are responsible for the maintenance, corrective and preventive, and repair of some electronic equipment on board. They also are in charge of the ship ' s closed circuit television system which provides a means of entertainment to the crew while the ship is underway or visiting many foreign ports. The data systems technicians, on the other hand, are responsible for maintenance, whether preventive or corrective, and repair to the ship ' s NTDS computer and associated peripheral equipment. The NTDS computer provides the ship a means of linking with other ships when carrying out an assigned task or when participating in fleet exercises. Data Systems i Technician (DS) OC Division LTJG Jashinsky RMC Reech RMl Ferguson SM2 Stuller RM2 Douglas V RM2 Keefer RM3 Hills RM3 Jackson Signalman (SM) Radioman (RM) ■ ' H r, .. If it absolutely, positively has to get there overnight, let OC Division handle it. The KOELSCH ' S communications division, composed of Radiomen and Signalmen, is tasked with the receipt and transmission of all messages and tactical signals for the ship. The Radiomen, locked securely in radio central, below decks with their transmitters and receivers, ensure that the ship is able to maintain that vital communications link with the outside world. From the routine messages dealing with administrative matters to the ability to contact the national command on a moments notice, the Radiomen handle it all. While the Radiomen are taking care of the long distance communications requirements down below, the Signalmen are topside in the breeze seeing to the shorter range comms and tactical signals, with brightly colored flags and flashing lights they speak in a language of their own. These visual signals are often the only means available to communicate due to limitations on radio use and are essential to the safety of the ship. As with every member of the ship ' s crew, the communicators perform a job vital to the KOELSCH and her mission. X Division HMC Hrdlicka MAI Bolin PN2 Cummings HM2 Gilligan YN3 Cramer HM3 Dalessandro PC 3 Hicks YNSN Brown Personnelman Master-at-Arms Yeoman (YN) Hospital (PN) (MA) Corpsman (HM) Postal Clerk (PC) WEAPONS 1st Division m BM3 Webb f BM3 Mitchell ' ' BM3 Lockard I i BM3 Dalton f - ' 5 BM3 Tanbarge SN Van Houton SN Paxlon SN Nixon SN Wilson SN Musick SN Pragor SN McDonald I SN Candolaria SN Joris SN Harris SN Richardson ic aaa ' a Though we ' re usually seen about the main deck armed with a paint scraper or a paint brush, our division is respected by most because we can do most anything. We ' re responsible for painting and preservation of the hull exterior and topside spaces. We operate and maintain the ship ' s boats, anchors, anchor windlass, and all underway replenishment stations. Underway we man the bridge around the clock with Helm ' sman, Lee Helm ' sman, lookouts, and the Boatswainsmate of the watch We man the gun ' s for the gunncrmates, bring fuel on board for the Engineers, and transfer supplies on board for the entire crew. We also have the honor of being named the 1982 COMIDKASTFOR Indian Ocean Olympic Champions We ' re a Division with pride through teamwork in every thing we do. 2nd Division LTJG Wortherly STGl Griesel STGl Gage GMT2 Norman GMT2 Hornack GMT2 Miller STG2 Parsely TM2 Pratt STG3 Brassard STG3 Savallisch STG3 Jansin STG3 Fullmer b ' - • . Second Division consists of Sonarmen, Asroc Gunnersmate ' s, and Torpedomen. Their combined task is the destruction of enemy submarines. To accomplish this task, the Sonarmen, utilizing the AN SQS-26 (BX) Sonar and the MK114 Underwater Battery Fire Control System, seek out, detect, and track the silent runner of the sea. Once the elusive submarine has been detected and a fire control solution developed by these keen ear lookouts the Asrocers and Torpedomen take action to land a devastatmg blow to the enemy. With their well oiled and accurate launching systems, the attack begins. The roarmg flames from the MKl 12 Asroe Launcher or the wiiiisssh of high pressure air from the MK32 torpedo tubes, ultimately spells extinction for the unseen enemy. Weapon Away, No Casualties! STGSN Glodfelter STGSN Ryan STGSN, Mose STGSN Johnson m t « Fox Division ENS Fulton FTGC Nolen FTGC Gunnin GMGl Moore GMGl Jackson FTG2 Granieri FTG2 Getman FTG3 Mesaros FTG3 Combs GMG3 Milledge FTGSN Daverin FTGSN Hudson FTGSN Alford GMGSN Rigney GMGSN Marshall The men of Fox Division are charged with the responsibility of maintaining and firing KOELSCH ' S main battery. The Gunner ' s Mates keep the big guns blazing, while the FT ' s guide the speeding projectiles to their mark with deadly accuracy. Fox Division also maintains the ship ' s arsenal of small arms, always with an eye towards security. Whether providing fire power afloat or ashore, Fox is first in defense. Fire Control Technician (FT Gunner ' s Mate (GM) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT R Division l.T Harper MMC Leibcnguih EN I Symons MMl Bennett £- Jb Engineman (EN; Machinery Repairman (MR ' HTl Prahm HTl Rapp, Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) 29 MM2 Dubrt MR2 Hansen HT3 Schaele EN3 Huff EN3 Glavich MR3 Borkowski HT3 Willard HT3 Yarbourgh HT3 Ledoux HTFN Lilly HTFN Degen The important responsibilities shouldered by the men of R Division during our cruise were many and varied. A gang saw to the proper operation of all engineering equipment outside the engine room and fire room; while the HT ' s performed welding and hanging repairs on literally anything that broke. Together the two work centers were responsible for the ship ' s boats, diesel generators, helo refueling system, steering gear system, damage control training, and leading the ship in damage control readiness. We never saw a day go by that we weren ' t needed somewhere, and often times worked around the clock to keep things going. Our can-do attitude overcame obstacles that otherwise would have been insurmountable, and ea ch of us is rightfully proud of the job we did, and our ship. E Division LTJG Ward ICC O ' Neill EMI Callomini EMI Kraylick IC2 Raters EMI Freyberg IC3 Crouse IC3 Damrin EM3 Gustafson EM3 Hale IC3 Bogan EM3 Council Interior Communications Electrician i C] Electrician ' s Mate (EM ' E Division, made up of Electricians and Interior Communications Technicians, is responsible for electrical generation distribution, repair of electrical casualties and maintenance of the ship ' s interior communication systems. Many of the ship ' s more interesting systems also fall under E Divisions wing, such as, the ship ' s gyro, degaussing, cathotic protection, 400 HZ and wind systems. Being primarily a service division, E Division personnel are always on call to keep the ship in first class condition. Finalh there is movie call where fine movie entertainment is provided each night on the mess decks by E Division. To say the least. KOELSCH hzs enjiyed the pedigrees of the movie industry. M Division k LTJG Trocano MM2 Cronley MM2 GoUer MM3 WilliamSi MM3 Handziak FN Cassellt FN Foster Wi A - A Machinist ' s Mate (MM) The twenty-five men of M Division operate and maintain the ship ' s main engine, the ship ' s service turbo generator, air compressors and portable water system. They call themselves KOELSCH Power and Light Company . These men stand long watches in a hot work space to ensure we get through the straits and narrows on time. M Division ' s men take pride in being snipes, and work together well for the good of the ship ' s mission. Down in main control, M Division ' s men make sure the screw keeps on turning. B Division BT2 Rodgers BT2 Varney if4  ir.. ' M BT2 Irwin ' BT2 Baker LTJG Nixon BTC Barrick BTl Wentz BTl Cassauaugh BT2 Daniels BT3 Barnhart BT3 Waltower BT3 Peace BT3 Bledsoe BT3 Fissel BT3 Murray BT3 Williams BTFN Kepley BTFN Ellis BTFN Dye BTFN Cawthon Boiler Technician (BT) The men of B Division are knoun as the BT ' s . otherwise referred to as boiler technicians or ' hole snipes. They are responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the ships boilers and auxiliary machinery in the fire room. Their purpose on board KOELSCH is particularly important, since their success at providing steam to the ship to perform its primary mission are of mobility. The BT ' s operate in a very harsh physical environment and their willingness to perform under such dangerous operating conditions is an accute means to determine their devotion to dui . SUPPLY Supply Division ENS Chojnowski MSC Carvet-- SKC Fair DKl Cariaso MSI Baewer MSI Gelina SH2 Jackson SH2 Hoosc mA Ma I MS3 Sumpter MS3 Johnston SHSN Penniston- MS3 Odato Mess Management Specialist (MS) Disbursing Clerk (DK) Ship ' s Service- man (SH) Storekeeper (SK) S-l Division • Storekeepers Supply Petty offfcers from the follow.ng divisions lay to the supply office to pick up stores that ' s « ' f, J™ , ;; ' f ' ,. ,,„„,„„on,„„ p„cess They d. called this may mean that parts needed to bring gear back into tip-top shape has arrived To S-l division it is the final stage of the requisitioning process, i ne stop there. The storekeepers keep on hand stocks of consumables, repair parts, etc filled, balanced the ship don ' t run the ship ' s store , S-2 and S-5 Divisions ■ Mess Management Specialist and Food Service Attendants The Navy gets the gravy and the Army gets the beans and the cooks have the job to do. They mus a well balanced, nourishing diet through proper preparation of food items as authorized by the Navj Rat— and then issuing to the galley and or pantry for the end result. Appropriate records ilso be maintained, To indii purchase, and so on and so on KOELSCH ' S crew, both officers and enlisted, with also entails planning, operating, and proper storage You can ' t get away from the paper work S-3 Division • Ship ' s Servicemen The area of highest visibility for this division is the ship ' s store which is tasked with providing con and comfort items. We could not provide all of these, all of the time, for all of the people but we tried the laundry, the vending machine and the maintenance of records for all of the above We will not bi S-4 Division - Disbursing clerks Smudged, Staines, creased, marked - These terms are not only critical during the CO ' s personnel inspection but also to the DK documents before transmittal to NFC Cleveland for computer read out S-4 division is responsible for the money management ol the ere of pay documents. Headed by DKl Cariaso. they are a service oriented set maintaining a plethora of cooperation, courtesy, an during rough weather. niences, luxuries, candies and other gedunk items, and health ur best Other areas of responsibility include the barber shop, held responsible for any cavities. d patit Lamination of ORC pay , of meticulous handling II times not to mention Department Heads And Wardroom DERATIONS CHIEF ENGINEERING CHIEF ENGINEERING WEAPONS (1st) LCDR Davis (1st) (2nd) LT Dever LT Aishman LT Randall WEAPONS (2nd) LT Timm Ki Chiefs Ceremonies ' f. ' HiBimiie mjfitCiii mWitmRM ■ M -i3iriFiiM ii ' ' ' n r ' ' fy 4 4 l .i-  «a i9t|i1 i Boxing !ii ' ' -nf ■■ •. Italy ii! ' ! -«- ' r iffl ,_t .- _i_. Tm yitl . ' 1 : ir- 1 : , mt ., ; «Ljr : V ' I B ■B.iiit! ' •k :i BSi Bahrain Suez Canal s 1 c 1 1 y V .i,, SWfii- 3 D ' jibouti - B he: ii« ,,. -. - , K 0 ; 1 T IT] IP B mM Sail Past  . Wrestling • y Awards Koelsch Reservists BT3 Hanley BT3 Ellis BTFN Reynolds FN Allen MM3 Schneider HT2 Bernard HT3 Lampert HT3 Davis LCDR Trovato LT Norland BM2 Dehays BM2 Bell BM3 Dunlap SN Reeves GMTl Norris FTG2 Anderson BTl Hamilton OSl Bachelder OSl Gotschall OS3 Gary DP3 Cushman ET2 Esson QM3 Coffman QM3 Stump MS2 Weimer cnuisc Harpoon Ex I ' M ' ' ' SSli ' Jfu- V A r ..iiMlSj x - - HH yi -iiT ' Homecoming J u 1 y 1 4 t h 1 9 8 2 Cruisebook Committee Artwork ♦ Pesha Ama, ET2 Advisor Editor Patrick D. Donnelly, LTJG Layout Bruce A. Belken, DS2 Photo Analyzer David E. Caires, QM2 1 Sales Representatives ■ Robert Gelina, MSI Donald Grouse, IC3 Photograph Patrick Donnelly, LTJG Frances Berry, SKI WALSWORTHVWV CRUISE BOOK OFFICE PUBLISHING III 1203 WesI Liltle Creek HoaS COMPANY AAA Nodolk, Virginia 23505 MifOlin . Mo U S A ;JJi ' ' U ' 3a