Lewis Puller (FFG 23) - Naval Cruise Book

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SURFACE SQUADRON ONE COMMANDS USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) USS DUNCAN (FFG-10) USS GEORGE PHILIP (FFG-12) USS WADSWORTH (FFG-9) USS JOHN A. MOORE (FFG-19) USS BOLSTER (ARS-38) USS FRESNO (LST-1182) USS RACINE (LST-1191) SURFRON ONE SHIP TYPES GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE (FFG) LANDING SHIP TANK (EST) RESCUE AND SALVAGE SHIP (ARS)

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COMMANDER SURFACE SQUADRON ONE Surface Squadron ONE is the largest and most diversified Squadron assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Within the Squadron numerous mission areas are addressed. These warfare missions include anti-war warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, amphibi- ous warfare, electronic warfare, command and control, towing and salvage. The Squadron currently numbers nine ships homeported in Long Beach, California. Captain Robert A. Goff, USNR assumed command of Surface Squadron ONE in August 1990. The squadron is under the administrative command of Commander, Naval Surface Group Long Beach and under the operational command of Commander, Third Fleet. COMSURFRON ONE reports for additional duty to Commander, Naval Reserve Force. As an NRF squadron we have the responsibility for the training and readiness of the assigned ships and their crews, both active and Selected Reservists. The Squadron ' s diversification becomes apparent when it is noted that in addition to the numerous warfare missions assigned, COMSURFRON ONE is responsible for three different types of ships: FFG ' s (Guided Missile Frigates), LST ' s (Landing Ship Tank) and an ARS (Rescue and Salvage Ship). The mix of personnel on board each ship is approximately 72 percent active and 28 percent selected reserve. Each ship functions as a fully participat- ing member of all fleet operations. They provide services and support to other units of the active fleet. These include Battle Group operations; anti-submarine exercises. Coast Guard law enforcement operations, CNO special projects, amphibious troop and cargo lifts and fleet towing and salvage. Surface Squadron ONE ' s involvement as a participant in national policy and naval operations in recent years is impressive. For example, two squadron ships deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1988 and four more deployed to WESTPAC in 1989. Additionally, upon relieving in August, the Squadron Commander and staff embarked in the flagships USS TEXAS (CGN-39) and USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) for duty as the Task Unit Commander during Enhanced Counter-Narcotics Operations off the coast of Central and South America. The Naval Reserve Force Squadron Staff and its assigned ships is fully committed to the training and readiness of dedicated selected reservists.

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waj CAPTAIN ROBERT A. GOFF UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE