Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1987 volume:

m :.: ' - Throughout history, men have courageously challenged the sea. Their ships were combat ready and vital to maintaining world peace. For twenty years, the USS KOELSCH has proudly served as a vital part of the world ' s finest navy. Her strength has been the pride and professionalism of the men who have served aboard her. The crew, dedicated and committed, have worked diligently through difficult circumstances to ensure the success of the ship ' s mission. It is for these men the symbol of the knight proudly stands. To the men who served on board from 10 July, 1987 to 29 October, 1987, we honor you and your accomplishments with this cruisebook. NCC(SW) Kenneth Wardlaw THE MAN 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 Marine pilot, his helicop- ter 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 pris- oner he inspired faith and confidence in his men. He died of malnutrition on October 16, 1951. For his conspicious gallantry ... at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty LTJG KOELSCH was awarded the MEDAL OF HONOR. ZJ TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication 1 LTJG John Kelvin Koelsch 2 Commanding Officer CDR D. E. Edwards 4 Executive Department 6 Executive Officer LCDR T. P. Gallagher III 7 ON X Division 10 Operations Department 12 01 Division 13 OC Division 16 OE Division 18 DS Division 20 Weapons Department 22 2ND Division 23 1ST Division 26 FOX Division 28 Wardroom 30 Engineering Department 32 M Division 33 A Division 36 E Division 38 B Division 40 R Division 42 Supply Department 44 Departure 48 Centam Map 50 Panama 58 Guatemala 62 Chief Petty Officers 66 Project Handclasp 70 Sports 72 Tiger Cruise 74 Homecoming 78 l4- . CBMi NDlmG Commander David A. Edwards graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1968 and following com- issioning served in destroyers SPROSTON (DD-577) and frigates RAMSEY (FFG-2) and AINSWORTH (FF- 1090). He was assigned to naval forces ashore in Vietnam and most recently served at sea as the Chief Staff Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadron 32. Commander Edwards received a Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1979 and in 1986 graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. While assigned ashore, Commander Ed- wards was a Congressional liaison officer for Navy re- search and development projects. Commander Edwards and his wife, Beth Ann, were married in Pearl Harbor in 1969. They have a son, Wil- liam, and a daughter, Victoria. nmtL Laugh now. Wait until I have to explain this to my wife. YES. We AI E going to Maine for the overhaul. COMMANDER DAVID A. EDWARDS EXECUTIVE X. o. LCDH ' V. V. r.allafjher III Lieutenant Commander Thomas P. Galla- gher 111 graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1973 with a B.S in Political Science. He has served aboard the USS Garcia (FF-1040) as Gunnery Assistant, CIC Officer, and Weapons Officer. He served aboard the USS Bagley (FF- 1069) as Weapons Officer and aboard the USS Duluth (LPD-6) as Operations Officer. He has made one Mediterranean, one North Atlantic, one Mideastforce and three Westpac IO deploy- ments. Lieutenant Commander Gallagher received a Master of Arts Degree in International Rela- tions from Miami University in 1978, while serv- ing there as a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor of Weapons and Navigation. His other shore assignment was as an instructor of National Security Policy and International Relations at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. Lieutenant Commander Gallagher is mar- ried to LCDR Kathleen Larson Gallagher, who is the Executive Officer of NRD Jacksonville. They have a son, Patrick. He stands at the front door in the twilight of early morn- ing, holding a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the door in the other. The sun is just peaking over the horizon. Bril- Hant streaks of gold, orange and turquoise splash across the sky. It ' s going to be a beautiful day, he thinks and sighs sadly. He quietly enters the house and walks to the children ' s bedroom. As he stands silently in the doorway to their room, many things pass through his mind: how peacefully they sleep: how much joy he gets from watching them grow; how much he loves them and how much he ' ll miss them while he ' s away. After a few moments, he goes to wake his wife. As she sleeps, he attempts to memorize the soft curves of her silky body, the small movements of her rose red lips, the elegant beauty of her face. He goes to her and wakes her tenderly with a kiss. The sun is up and shining brightly over the world now, as he and his family drive to the ship for the last time for many weeks to come. He is leaving today on a cruise that will last about four months. It ' s a short cruise, as cruises go, but the pain of leaving his family is no less intense. The children are abnormally quiet because they know he is leaving. He wonders if they understand why he must go and hopes they will not blame him for leaving them. He knows he is leaving because it is his job as a U.S. Navy sailor, and he takes im- mense pride in serving his country and protecting his chil- dren ' s freedom. It saddens him though, that all too often his job takes precedence over his family. It is not fair to them that he should be away for so long. They have arrived at the pier. Members of the ship ' s crew are arriving in ever increasing numbers with their families. He hugs his children tightly one last time, then turns to his wife. A solitary tear rolls down her cheek as they look deeply into each others eyes. He kisses her softly and slowly turns and walks away. As he joins the line of sailors going across the brow, he looks back to see his wife and children standing by the car, waiting to watch the ship depart. He waves good- bye and walks across the brow onto the ship. He is already thinking of what to write in his first letter. by EM2 Max Matteson eagfgieanaMBiB I HHH warn ON X DIVISION LT J. L. Bryant OSCM F. C. Gardner EMCS D. R. Hoefle NCC K. W. Wardlaw MAI J. D. Ranger PC2 S.J. Greger PNC M. Mendoza PN3 S. C. Freeman PNSN M. J. Doherty YNl R. G. Payton YN3 D. P. Grant YNSN 0. A. Rolongarcia HMC P. W. Anderson HM3 D. Tavlor HN A. Brown QM2 L. Hicks QM2 M. E. Hicks QMS N. Fields QMSN M. D. Kaspar QMSN L. W. Whiles Prof. M. S. Greek If you need help getting orders, getting schools, getting infor- mation about college and career opportuni- ties, getting over the common cold, getting your mail, setting bail or if you just need someone to talk to, see the friendly people at the Executive Depart- ment. They have a wide range of knowl- edge and vast experi- ence in these and many other areas. Personnelman Postal Clerk (PC) (FN) 11 Operations 01 DIVISION I.T M. A. Walden Operations Officer I.TJG R. N. Brown (JSCS J. L. Smith OSC G. A. Setzer EVVC J. W. C. Allen OSl B. Barton OSl S. D. Young OSl B. J. Welz 051 R. G. Jones 052 A. G. Hall EW2 M. J. Moorehead EW2 P. D. Kimbrell II EW2 M. L. Medlock 0S2 T. L. Brooks 052 M. P. Connor 053 T. V. Edwards EW3 .1. R. Page 0S3 T. S. Summerhill M 0S3 C. R. Rivera 7 OS;i D. W. Zuber , ff ■ • 13 0S3 J. C. Jones II EW3 B. C. Whyte 0S3 R. Santana 0S3 G. A. Alexander Combat Information Center (CIC), is the OS ' s and EW ' s underway home. They spend most of their days and nights in combat. They maintain navigation as a backup to the bridge and scour the radar repeaters and consoles for any and all surface and air contacts which come within range. They pass this information and any recommendations to the Officer of the Deck on the bridge and work with the bridge team to keep the ship safe. They play a key role in all ASW and NGFS evolutions and also con- trol any embarked helicopters during flight ev- olutions. Operations Specialist (OS) 14 15 OC DIVISION LTJG S. W. Peck RMC A. J. Barkley RMl D. Saip RMl K. E. Mever RM2 C. R. Cormier RM3 K. Grant RM3 L. J. Nipper RM3 B. Sullivan RMSN J. Ortiz RMSA K. Dills RMSA D. D. Smith SMI T. L. Jackson SM2 W. D. Lott SM3 D. Moniz SM3 D. Davis SMSN J. A. Goshorn Radioman (RM) Signalman (SM) ' v. ' fc ' i 17 OE DIVISION ENS J, R. Solis ETC R. A. Baekev Jr. ETl G. A. Coherd ETl J. L. Parks ET2 K.A. Cochran ET2 B. K. Laflam ET2 K. Moentman ET3 L. Brown Electronics Technician (ET) E lec tron ics Tech ni cian (I lek tron ' iks Tek nish ' en), n. a person who is trained in the technicahties of a science dealing with the devel- opment and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in semi-conduc- tors. MOTTO: If it breaks, we fix it. The ETs maintained over 95 ' c operational reliability dur- ing the cruise. This meant long and sometimes irregular hours, but with hard work comes the op- portunity for hard play, and satisfaction from both. 18 19 DS DIVISION NSGD LTJG T. P. Telford LTJG C. T. Johnson DSl W.H. Anthony CTM2 D. Driscoll CT02 K. O. Bishop CT02 L. A. Thomas DS3 S. D. Henline DS3 R. L. Hackman Data Systems Technician (DS) 20 The Data Systems Technicians are re- sponsible for maintaining; the Naval Tactital Data System. Armed with chewing gum and chicken wire, they have ensured that this sys- tem is able to detect all air, surface, and sub- surface contacts. 21 Weapons SECOND DIVISION l r J. V. Russell Weapons Officer KNS M. C. Parke GMC G. P. Stumpf STGC D. P. Wood STGC J. C. Smith STGl E. G. Mingo STG2 J. A. M. Mask GMM2 S. L. Harris STG2 J. S. Jarosz TM2 E. A. Reid GMM2 J, L. Casey GMM3 J. E. Wooten STG3 J. T. Battilla STG3 G. A. Giannisis STG3 M. A. Boswell M STG3 H. P. Carney ♦ STG3 R. M. Kennington STG3 R. A. Adams STG3 R. M. Evonitz STG3 R. Mabry 23 TM3 J. Trevino STG3 M. L. Vogel GMMSN J. A. Walters GMMSN D. D. Suiter Torpedoman ' s Mate (TM) e STGSN T. W. King STGSA R. L. Schwartzwelder STGSR M. R. Fry STGSA R. H. Grimes SECOND Division, like tiie rest of the crew, played an important part in our Central America Cruise. Our tasks included standing .50 cal watches, which was done by the GMMS and the TMs. The STGs stood sonar watches, where we kept a close ear on the lookout for surface as well as subsurface contacts to help the bridge keep the ship out of danger. Some of our division contributed their time to charity work, which was performed in Guatemala as well as Panama City. A few STGs stood fatho- meter and bridge phone talker watches as we tran- sitted the Panama Canal and during Sea and Anchor details. All in all, the cruise was a once in a lifetime experience and will make for some inter- esting tales for our grandchildren to hear in the fu- tur. M 0 Sonar Technician (ST) 24 25 FOX DIVISION LTJG T. E. LaPlante FCCS J. H. Scanlan GMGC B. A. Wilt FCl D. H. Duhon GMG2 J. A. Huffman FC2 W. T. Salters FC2 G. W. Seavey GMG2 D. L. Powell FC3 M. W. Harwell FC3 M. J. Gelking FC3 J. T. Lavelle FC3 J. M. Golembeski FC3 M, B. Williams GMG3 T, A. Spicer GMGSN M. T. McQuien GMGSA D. R. Hunter The Gunners Mates and Fire Control Technicians of Fox Divi- sion are responsible for the maintenance and operation of KOELSCH ' s 5 38 gun mounts, the director, the fire control radar and the fire control computers. They ensure that whenever there is an air or surface threat, the KOELSCH will be able to put ordinance on target. FOX Division also maintains the ship ' s small arms and is responsible for training the entire crew in their use. II ' li V Gunner ' s Mate (GM) Fire Control Technician (FT) SHARK . . . Make my day! 27 FIRST DIVISION LTJG D. V. Dickson BMl P. L. Butts BM2 S. P. Oberhausen BM2 D. M. Wilkes BM3 L. C. O ' Hair BM3 A. L. Robv BM3 P. Carrasquillo BM3 R. G. Bernish BM3 R. A. Benefield SN W. P. Jones SN K. A. Coleman SN J. Powell SN R. C. Jeane SA D. L. Sanders SA P. W. Roberts SA S. Camese Jr. Boatswain ' s Mate (BM) 28 It ' s what ' s up front that counts The hard working Boatswains Mates of Deck Disision MAKE IT HAPPEN every day . . . Whether it he an underway replenishment, hi ' hline transfer t r man overhoard small hoat re covery, FIRST Division makes it all look easy. It takes true spirit and we ' ve got iti 29 THE WARDROOM 30 31 Engineering M-DIVISION I r.lf; M. .1. Ward MMC F. D. Wilson MMl R. M. Covie MMl J. R.Taylor MMl J. T. Duke MM2 T. L. Belveu MM2 M. P. German MM3 D. W. Herdman MM3 L. A. Byler MM3 J. A. Bennett MM3 M. W. Ireland MM3 I. M. Bennett MM3 P. R. Shevlin FA E. R. Battig II FA K. J. Wood FA R. A. Gillison 33 9.%xM IS HI 111 ' ■■ ■ WE KEEP THE ENGINE TURNING M-Division is responsible maintaining the ship ' s main engine, main circulating pump, main condenser, shafting and numerous other related valves and equip- ment. Their job is to propel KOELSCH through the wa- ter and to keep her underway. When 20 knots is ordered up, it is the Machinist ' s Mates of M-Division that make it happen. 34 35 A-DIVISION MMC W. R. Mann MMl J. T. Rowland ENl D. L. Phillips MM2 P. G. McKnight MM2 G. P. Williams EN3 M. M. Marsh EN3 M. W. White MM3 T. N. Hoang I 0% Machinist ' s iVlate (MM) o A-GANG An often overlooked work center that provides ser- vices for almost every facet of the ship ' s operation. They provide most of the day to day services which are always expected, and often taken for granted. A-GANG is responsible for keeping the magazines, electronics equipment and all of the rest of the ship ' s spaces cool in the summertime. They are also responsi- ble for the preservation of the food stored onboard, ice for drinks, ice cream for dessert, and clean dishes in the scullery. A-GANG maintains hot water heaters so you can take a warm shower, A-GANG maintains the small boat engines, anchor windlass, capstans, and boat dav- its for 1st DIVISION. They are responsible for the two ship ' s service diesel generators, which can, in combina- tion, produce 1000 kilowatts of electrical power. A- GANG is also responsible for the steering and helicop- ter refueling systems. No matter what evolution the ship is involved in, you can be sure that A-GANG is in the thick of it. When you hear the ship ' s whistle, think A-GANG! Englneman (EN) 36 37 ELECTRICAL DIVISION LTJG J. E. WiUingham EMC D. E. Brink ICl M. C. Hoel EM2 M. N. Matteson EM2 C. S. MaietU EMS J. E. Allred IC3 A. G. Dargan IC3 M. E. Copeland EM3 M. A. Aguirre EMS R. A. Clark EMFN M. G. Reese Interior Communications Electrician (IC) WE KEEP THE LIGHTS BURNING Electrical Division is composed of Interior Communications Electricians and Electrician ' s Mates. Together they are responsible for the production and distribution of 60 and 400 cycle power throughout the ship. The ICmen main- tain the ship ' s gyrocompass, telephones and sound-powered phones. The EMs maintain all of the electrical motors, mo- tor controllers, and lighting circuits on the ship. They also run tool issue and en- sure that the electrical safety program is adhered to on the entire ship. Electrician ' s Mate (EM) 38 I can make you a great deal on a blanket. How about . . . 39 B-DIVISION BTC J. E. Mills Jr. BT2 J. S. Haselbauer BT2 M. S. Flowers BT3 J. S. Matheny BT3 G. D. Knittel BT3 T. L. Miller BT3 J. A. Harrelson BTFN G, W. Bolton BTFN R. R. Zickafoose BTFN J. S. Curry BTFN C. W. Maltman FN P. D. English SOME LIKE IT HOT The Boiler Technicians of B-Division produce the 1200 pound steam which drives the main engine and the ship ' s service turbo generators. They are responsible for the two 1200 lb pressure fired boilers and their superchar- gers. They also maintain and operate the ship ' s two eva- porators, which produce 25 gallons of fresh water per man per day. Their job is hot and thankless, but through their efforts, KOELSCH is always ready to answer all bells. 40 Boiler Technician (BT) ' A 41 R-DIVISION LTJG G. M. Ventura III HTl H. R. Woerndell HTl J. W. Sandker HT2 D. J. Horton HT2 P. J. Ursuv HT2 K. A. Hobson HT3 S. C. Ebron HTFN K. R. Needham IF WE CAN ' T FIX IT, NOBODY CAN Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) Machinery Repairman (MR) 42 43 Supply SUPPLY DEPARTMENT LT.JG E. H. Hughes ENS L. F. Saumweber SKC W. L, Seibert MSC R. J. Tarbox SKC H. M. David DKl R. J. Dubay SKI A. H. Buenanor J, MSI E. G. Pakingan 41 MSI C. T. Banks MS2 J. M. Carney SH2 K. R. Asbury SK2 V. G. Baker SH2 F. J. Flores MS2 M. R. Pagan MS2 J. M. Saenz MS3 E. D. Griffith SK3 J. D. Perez MSSN D. T. Wallen SHSN D. C. Moran SHSN C. A. Brashear 45 4 MSSA L. K. Stafford DKSX R. L. Wvatt MSSN B. K. Griffin MSSA B. K. Cawthon PROVIDING SERVICE TO THE FLEET We do it all. From ordering and processing thousands of repair parts, to cooking and serving three square meals a day, to cutting hair, doing laundry, and paying the crew so they can buy essential items at the ship ' s store, the SUPPLY DEPART- MENT provides all the services nec- essary to keep the ship running smoothly. Without these day to day necessities which are often taken for granted, life onboard KOELSCH would be unpleasant at best. Storekeeper (SK) Mess Management Specialist (MS; X Ship ' s Service- man (SH) Disbursing Clerk (DK) Just relax. This won ' t hurt a bit. 46 You ' ve got to ask yourself just one ques- tion 47 DEPARTURE JULY 10, 1987 48 49 UHITCO TATB-S NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN CARIBBEAN SEA u£RTo -RICO J ' 52 Very NICE! c 1- ' = - ' 53 54 I ' m really impressed. 55 56 57 PANAMA 58 59 1 f- . ' ' S Bh ?Si«_ 1 i V ' ' fli itea c ii??? - ' ' B B P B Hh - ■._7 ' :r ; ! F ' i- ; , - a T? r 8ki asf mM SMyW - 60 It is a helicopter, Bill. The Real Thint; everywhere. 61 GUATEMALA 62 Black volcanic beach il ' i. ' M ■ . ' ■ ' fi ' --:- ,,-, ■ . m .- ■ ' n 63 From top to bottom, left to right: Aztec village; Sea De- tail, New Orleans; transiting the Panama Canal; Home- coming; Shipwreck in Gua- temala 64 65 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS fr msM I f -% 66 67 68 69 PROJECT HANDCLASP: GUATEMALA CITY 70 71 SPORTS 72 73 TIGER CRUISE 74 75 76 77 HOMECOMING OCTOBER 29, 1987 78 -- WH m ' ' 7 S r-Aiu ua ' AM ' A la.lt ' ' 79 80 WALSWORTH 7777? 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