Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1985 volume:

sTVM [! Empty chairs in the living room, clock ticking on the wall, framed pictures kissed by children as they scurry off to bed. Every ship that goes to sea leaves in her wake, wives, sweethearts, children, and parents. As the ship ' s company looks forward to the excitement of foreign seas, those left behind are left with only memories to fill the vacant space in their lives. The only certainty lay in yesterday, for no one is sure about tomorrow. Underway, working hours are long and hard, the crew working together to accomplish tasks at hand. Not given much time for lonely thoughts of those left behind. The ship leaves with a group of individuals and comes back with cohesive closelvknit, working team. Joys and sorrows during the cruise are shared by all. When this book is completed the deployment will be over, families reunited. It will be a time when sea-stories can be told over and over again. This Cruise Book serves as a memory aid, a snap-shot of this ship during the Med 1-85 deployment. A time that can be remembered with pride because we did what had to be done and did it the best we could. This Cruise Book is dedicated to the men and families of the Fighting Knights, USS KOELSCH (FF-1049). By LTJG Gerard Edmond Vier, Jr. TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication 1 LTJG John K. Koelsch 3 Commanding Officer Capt B. J. Parker 4 Commanding Officer ' CDR M. R. Rice 6 Executive Officer LCDR J. W. Chattin 8 Department Heads 9 Operations Department 10 01 Division 11 OC Division 14 OE Division 16 DS Division 17 ON Division 18 X Division 20 Weapons Department 22 2ND Division 23 1ST Division 26 FOX Division 28 Engineering Department 30 A E Division 31 B Division 34 R Division 36 M Division 38 Supply Department 40 Wardroom 46 Chief Petty Officers 48 Crew 50 Med Map 54 Departure 55 Awards 56 Holidays and Fun 58 Koelsch at Play 60 Orphanage 62 Koelsch Art 64 Gibraltor 65 Italy 66 Rome 70 Spain 71 Change of Command 72 Spain 74 Color Shots 78 Koelsch History . ' . 80 Candid Shots 82 Med Cruise Stats 85 Homecoming 86 Cruise Book Staff LTJG JOHN KELVIN 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 I lines but they were finally captured. Even as a prisoner he inspired faith and confidence in his men. He died of malnutrition on October 16, 1951. For his conspicuous gallantry . . . at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty LTJG KOELSCH was awarded the MEDAL OF HONOR. -Ui Captain Brance J. Parker, a native of Cadillac, Michigan, graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He was commissioned through the Regular Naval ROTC Program in 1964. His initial sea tour was in USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS (DD-950) where he served as Damage Control Assistant and Main Propulsion Assistant. Other sea duty assignments have included Operations Officer in USS FOX (CG-33) and Executive Officer in USS BARRY (DD-933). Captain Parker served as Operations and Executive Officer of River Section 532 in Vietnam. Other tours have included Aide Executive Assistant to the Chief National Security Agency Pacific, Defense Intelligence Agency, Service Force Sixth Fleet Staff, and duty in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Directorate for Plans, Policy and Operations (OP-60). Captain Parker wears the Bronze Star with Combat V with gold star in lieu of second award, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation and various campaign and service medals. Captain Parker is married to the former Desley Sant of Newport, Rhode Island. % ■ OFOTER. CAPTAIN BRANCE J. PARKER KOELSCH Departing ,. You may have a full house . . . But I have a pair of EAGLES. - b OFWmR Commander Rice was born in Eureka, California on May 12, 1945. He was graduated from California State University at Chico where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography. He was commissioned Ensign, United States Navy Reserve in June 1967. Commander Rice has served at sea in both the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. His initial sea assignment was in USS CHARLES BERRY (DE-1035) where he served as Combat Information Center Officer and Weapons Officer. Subsequent assignments at sea included tours as Weapons Officer in USS EDWARD MCDONNELL (FF-1043), Executive Officer in USS ALBERT DA VID (FF-1050), and USS NORTON SOUND (AVM-1), and Commanding Officer of USS PLUCK (MSO-464). Commander Rice ' s assignments ashore include Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer on the Staff of Naval Destroyer School, Newport, Rhode Island, and duty in Washington, D.C., on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations serving in the Surface Warfare Division of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare. Commander Rice is married to the former Angela Aird Feiler of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have a twin son and daughter, Christopher and Kimberly. COMMANDER MARVIN R. RICE A CO ' s job is never done xo LCDR J. W. Chattin How did I get into this? Time for a command decision n CHENG WEPS LT E. A. Proetzel LTJG J. A. Erler ONTHEMOVE LCDR P. G. Miller LT L. S. Barton a OPERATIONS 01 Division LTJG W. C. Swett OSl S. D. Vogel OSl A. A. Anderson EW1 J. W. Allen 0S2 R. G. Jones EW2 R. L. Ballou EW2 P. Mandl EW2 R. A. Pancake 052 M. Z. Chonis 053 J. H. Conti 0S3 D. G. Kelly 0S3 J. A. Pender 0S3 M. R. Taylor EW3 O. Alvarado, Jr. OSSN T. L. Brooks OSSN T. V. Edwards OSSN J. E. Hingst OSSN R. N. Jackson OSSN J. Warinner OSSN E. T. Nelson EWSN P. D. Kimbrell OSS A S. C. Davis OSSN P. M. Moore ' WE ARE AN AGRESSIVE ASW TEAM Combat Information Center (CIO is the Nerve Center of KOELSCH and manned by the Operations Specialist tOS). KOELSCH ' s ability as a sub-hunting platform exceeded other ships in the Mediterranean due in part to the Officers and Enlisted in CIC. The Electronic Warfare Technician (EW) completes the 01 Division line-up, his duty is to listen for the enemy ' s electronic emissions. fe Operations Specialist (OS) What do you mean . . . Long distance COMM ' s? Electronic Warfare Technician (EW) §Afl ' MX l a UMPP v 1 ■b H-J •|V ' g 4 HBf H Three Cool Dudes OC DIVISION LTJG G. E. Vier, Jr. RMC A. J. Barklev SMC D. D. Rowse RM1 R. J. Cole RM1 K. E. Meyer SM2 W. D. Lott RM3 M. F. Rittweger RM3 A. C. Cartwright RM3 M. D. Ford RM3 L. J. Bell RM3 R. 0. Washington RM3 H. V. Crofoot SM3 M. L. Iwinski SM3 T. L. Crawford SN G. F. Montano SMSA T. L. Knox EARS AND VOICE OF KOELSCH The Radioman (RM) provides the link between KOELSCH and the outside world. Hundreds of important messages are processed routinely, the most important message this cruise(?) . . . the 1985 Superbowl scores. Up topside a Signalman (SM) is busy waving his flags using a method of communication mastered by a select few. Radioman (RM) I ' m in sing-sing OE DIVISION LTJG J. A. White ETC R. Tyson ET1 P. D. Olivier ET3 W. D. Gurrow IF IT BREAKS, WE FIX IT If you see an electronics Technician (ET being swallowed by a radar repeater, fear not, he will have it fixed shortly. OE Division is also in charge of CCTV Programming which provides movies, sports, and news for the crew. Electronics Technician (ET) DS DIVISION ENS ft. E. Ward nSl J. E. Hudson DS3 M. D. Johnson DS3 S. D. Henline • ' COMPUTER HEAVEN The Data Systems Technicians (DS) is tasked with the care and feeding of the temperamental NTDS Computer System. Painstaking and often frustrating, troubleshooting maintains the system at a high level of operation. EMERGENCY DESTRUCTION Data Systems Technician (DS) ON DIVISION QMC (SW) J. A. Heffernan QM2 M. Jenson QM2 S. T. Bell QMSN M. Spencer Quartermaster (QM) KEEPS KOELSCH ON TRACK Expert use of SATNAV Equipment, celestial fixes, and land fixes keep KOELSCH within inches of the charted track. The Quartermasters (QM ' s) have taken KOELSCH through charted and uncharted waters this cruise without having to say we ' re not lost, the port is . What . . we ain ' t heading for home yet na X DIVISION LTJG Ft. L. Coffman MMCM J. T. Boswell HMC R. W. Hardlicka PNC P. T. Henson MAI C. J. Carlir, NCI G. Budd YN1 D. L. Guess YN3 W. A. Thomas HM3 S. C. D ' Amato YNSN B. J. Gibson YNSN R. Martinez PCSN S. J. Gregor Hospital Corpsman (HM) WE ARE THE MISCELLANEOUS DIVISION X Division slicks the crew with needles (HM), mail (PC), and paperwork (YN PN) for the health, morale, and ' smooth running of KOELSCH. They also have an ample supply of career pamphlets (NC) and handcuffs (MA) for interested individuals. y Navv Postal Clerk (PC) Yeoman (YN) Navy Counselor (NC) Personnelman (PN) Master-at-Arms (MA) WEAPONS SECOND DIVISION ' +1W ' Jm lw ? 1 ' 5 tI LT E. T. Cochran STGC J. D. Randall OTMC R. D. Cookson STGl D. P. Wood STGl M. E. Meyers STG2 M. E. Johnson STG2 L. Nonemaker STG2 B. W. Funderburk GMT2 J. E. Battlev OT2 D. Shearer STG3 S. T. Erwin STG3 J. S. Jarosz STG3 M. Konak STG3 J. A. Mask STG3 M. E. Rav STG3 T. J. Wray GMT3 T. B. Nealv OT3 M. E. Berlster OT3 D. B. Brewer OT3 K W. Hubh- 23 0T3 L. S. Krueger 0T3 E. G. Piersol STGSN D. S. Koele STGSN M. S. Nielson STGSN D. A. Biscotti GMTSN J. J. Baker OTSN G. A. Brock TMSA E. A. Reid SINK THEM ALL, SORT THEM LATER Using Sonar Technician ' s (STG ' s) rubber window , and Ocean Systems Technician ' s (OT ' s) Towed Array System, Second Division is always on the prowl hunting the enemy below. A submarine foolish enough to play chicken will have to answer to the Gunner ' s Mates (GMT ' S) ASROC, or the Torpedoman ' s Mates ' (TM ' s) torpedoes, from the World ' s Finest ASW Gang . -8- Sonar Technician (ST) Ocean Systems Technician (OT) Torpedoman ' s Mate (TM) 25 FIRST DIVISION L7VG W. H. Kaase, ffl BMC G. Jacfcson BMl C. S. Brodie BM2 R. E. Hamil BM2 M. L. Richardson BM3 H. H. Van Houten BM3 C. H. Wilson BMSN T. F. Arnold BMSN M. A. Blackstone BMSN J. A. Van Meter BMSN W. T. Sellers SN R. A. Blackmon SN C. F. Musick SN J. W. Mullinax SA T. M. Moore SA S. M. Palmer SA J. S. Carnahan SA A. D. Dalcanton SA M. C. Jose SA T. B. Evans SN Futch SR M. Bowers Boatswain ' s Mate (BM) BACKBONE OF THE FLEET . . . And on the seventh day GixJ ended His work which He made, and He rested . . . And while He rested, KOELSCH refueled, rearmed, and replenished a hundred-fold due to the tireless efforts of the Boatswain ' s Mates (BXf ' s). FOX DIVISION ENS K. A. Paige GMGC R. G. Proctor FTGC J. Scanlan GMGl K. O. Nawiocki FTGl D. H. Duhon GMG2 F. L. Milledge FTG2 M. A. Alford FTG3 W. A. Bohanan FTG3 M. J. Catron FTG3 G. W. Seavy FTMSN K. R. Andrews SN C. J. Johnson FTMSN W. T. Salters FTGSN M. L. Osborne SN A. M. Hattaway GMGSM D. L. Powell GMGSN J. A. Huffman y GMGSA M. W. Harwell Fire Control Technician (FT) Gunner ' s Mate (GM) -FIGHTING FOX Combining the Gunner ' s Mate ' s (GMG ' s) pitching arm and hall , with the Fire Control Technician ' s (FTG ' s) eyes and brain , KOKLSCH packs a powerful Inkr .ml to opposing threats. FOX Division is responsible for Gun Mounts 51 and 52, KOKl.Si ' ' - first line of defense; and is also in charge of small arms for secondary defense. EXTRATERRESTRIAL ' S calling home I could only find one brush ' Liberty Call 1) « 1 . ML M «♦ ■VT Bj m - «i ■ H 4 I tm LJI -4 29 ENGINEERING A E DIVISION ¥ ENS S. P. Moreau EMCS D. R. Hoetle EMC D. E. Brink EMI F. D. Weber ICl C. K. Stewart MM1 A. R. Rowland MM1 J. R. Bennet MM2 J. L. Coats EM2 J. Cima EM3 R. A. Adams EM3 D. L. Barlow EM3 G. A. Danels EM3 C. S. Marretta EM3 E. A. Moore IC3 W. S. Bogan EN3 D. R. Yarbrough EN3 J. G. Woodard MM3 B. P. Arkle MM3 J. K. Walker MMFN B. L. Yost EMFN K. D. Yaaguiire ICFA J. S. Bogel ICFA M. G. Daniels LIGHTS, PHONES, ACTION Interior Communications Electricians (IC) are the Ma-Bell of KOELSCH, responsible for interior communications and outside phone lines. Then there are the spark catchers ; electrical equipment throughout the ship is pampered by the Electrician s Mates (EM ' s). And let ' s not forget our Mighty A-Gang, those unsung heroes of air conditioning and diesels. Machinist ' s Mate (MM) TJfB i TTmnTi Electrician ' s Mate (EM) Interior Communications Electrician (IC) B DIVISION ENS W. B. BT1 K. C. Schlemmer BT2 W. H. Bell BT2 T. M. Jackson BT2 L. M. Pappenfus BT2 L. S. Wilkins BT2 R. S. Irby BT2 T. K. Adkinson BT2 K. Daniels BT3 C. P. Pinch BT3 R. E. Terry BT3 J. A. Blake BT3 M. J. Holcomb BT3 D. E. Johnston BT3 E. A. Cardinale BT3 J. R. Tandeski BT3 L. S. Chance FA A. D. Davidson Boiler Technician (BT) -THE SUPERCHARGED DIVISION Steam (Stem) - I. Water in the form ' invisible gas . . . The Boiler Technician ' s (BT ' a) job is to create invisible gas with the aid of two li ' tH) I ' SI boilers. This steam runs and moves KOELSi II It ' s for vou LTJG J. A. Lowder HTCS A. E. Jones HT1 J. R. Smith MR1 J. D. Cohen 0 Machinery Repairman (MR) Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) HT2 J. S. Fontaima HT2 K. L. Hillyer HTFN R. S. Ebery HTFN T. E. Schleiff d i L m IF IT MOVES, WELD IT If you want something made, the Machinery Repairman (MR) fabricates it and the Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) puts it in place. R Division is also tasked with the administration and smooth running of Damage Control, for example, those Damage Control Tests that everyone likes to take. 1 ' M DIVISION PSL x— ENS J. L. Bryant MMC L. D. Johnson MM2 E. L. Hubbard MM2 J. F. Hall MM2 R. J. Reed MM2 J. R. Taylor MM3 W. J. Cassell MM3 R. F. Glynn MM3 J. J. Warden MM3 R. L. Williams MM3 P. G. McKnight FR J. L. Woods BIG WHEELS KEEP ON TURNING, PROUD KOELSCH KEEP ON BURNING ' The Machinist ' s Mates (MM ' s) are in charge of the main engines. They have the delicate task of controlling 1200 PSI steam through the turbines, gears, and shaft which propels KOELSCH. see you ' re trying to write home again. o% k , Machinist ' s Mate (MM) Who are these masked men ' ' 19 SUPPLY SUPPLY LTJG J. A. Erler ENS D. R. Smith MSC W. A. Carver SKC W. L. Siebert DK1 O. S. Cariaso SHI D. K. Blanks MSI J. A. Tinnev SKI C. J. Fritsch MSI S. L. Charko SK2 J. W. Mills MS2 F. F. Warner MS3 J. F. Hevward MS3 G. J. Enos MS3 M. A. Lee SH3 D. D. Penniston SH3 S. C. Harris MS3 D. W. Bosclair MS3 T. C. Borden DKSN J. K. Clifton SHSN S. L. Thomas SKSN W. Johnson SKSA Johns SKSR Weisinsel STORES, FOOD, MONEY, SERVICES SK ' s - If you need a part ordered, or the current status of a part, the Storekeepers are available to render assistance. MS ' s - Mess Management Specialists are responsible for feeding 275 people three times a day, seven days a week; and that ' s not including Mid-Rats. DK ' s - Disbursing Clerks are the most popular people onboard KOELSCH twice a month; Payday. They also exchange American money for foreign currency. SH ' s - Ship ' s Servicemen take care of the odd-jobs onboard KOELSCH; Ship ' s store management, soda machine replenishment, and laundry and hair-cutting services. Storekeeper (SK) Mess Management Specialist (MS) Disbursing Clerk (DK) Ship ' s Service- man (SH) 4.- I ' m sold out of that too! Supply ' s disorganization Caught raiding the pantry MICKEY and DONALD The man in the rubber mask. 4H ' Wipe that smile off your face!! SAY AGAIN 47 48 ! 1 1 i ' -mm | F li ■fl s K L HBSi W?j| fl9 H3E BfiB I Have suit will travel Make my day! Find the wail yet? I i k ifr— . What ' s for dinner? ' fi ' • ' t _ K jr=k ft S3  H 8 $♦$ J8 W « «5 « 4 ni ?«l $ 9 O i N J15- Si CD vl i M 5 4l 3 ,W-? « DEPARTURE The shopping is done TASS ARRIVED £l_ 13 OCTOBER 1984 HAPPY 209TH BIRTHDAY U.S. NAVY Bon Voyage 206 D.T.G. and a Wake Up! A WARDS 56 Pale face speak with forked tongue B1 HOLIDA YS N FUN 59 KOELSCH AT PLAY 60 SPEED! Such batting Good Sportsmanship? ORPHANAGE: PALERMO, SICILY V.t - Organizer We gave 62 We waited 1 KOELSCH ' S SANTA l lJ • ll i S3 hmti Back Row: ET2 Mullins, EW3 Chemay, SA Bernish, RM3 Neighbors. Front Row: MM1 Wilson, FR Rainfrod, SA Graff, SA Trevino, IC2 Offenbacker, SR Roby, EW2 Starling Prof. Pendleton 23 OCTOBER 1984 IN CHOP MED Our piece of the rock! Bfi ITALY % SiHt v . 5J|K _ - 68 ROMA 70 71 CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY ■•Jifcafc 71 m 1 V v h m 77 Do you have change for a five? 79 KOELSCH HISTORY l mmm 1 o __ P = W r - - md2 __ ._ - iiy  y: 1 fi The start To Russia with love r%3 h m ,- m I4 Q s_ - B aci Sea Shutterbugs. KOELSCH ' S Stars, Oh how they Shine! i i USS MOINESTER The quest is over. LCDR KIRK R. SCULLY Current XO , ' ' -  % ;-V V- ; IKE 84 JWJJ 3 UMKtJRf - - ,2 7i I 7?o r. ,5 s £ ri te l HOMECOMING!! Hook ' Em Award 1 ASW Strike up the band, KOELSCH is back! ' • €i! f ' if ■ : CRUISE BOOK STAFF EDITOR ADVISOR LTJG VI ER DESIGN LAYOUT STGl WOOD MAI CARLIN DS3 JOHNSON OS3 CONTI SN MULLINAX FTMSA GOLEMBESKI ART PHOTOS SALES LTJG WHITE QM3 WILLIAMS ETC TYSON OS3 KING CREW CB DIVISION ; -J - a WALS WORTH WWW CRUISE BOOK OFFICE PUBLISHING III 1203 West Little Creek Road COMPANYlll Norlolk, Virginia 23505 Mn ' celine Mo U S.A 35 1)1. I. ' . • v ' ' JX dj ' . ■ ■;• ■cr « ,, %L 1 ' ■ 7 ' jf y fcr ■•  ■•■■- V. ' • ,- Ml. lMli r«) N A ---- Ji . i ' ituiuurnjjwn it 1 ■ ■ - IX ■ ' . -•. ' ! £ W ■•n, • • - . . w C 17 v n K V N 1 ■ « ' HOVI