Mobile Bay (CG 53) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF RGLAN D A. COGPER III USN

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Hearts ei Xeon, l 1 15, , f gint , 1 Q . ' RR R!! Ship's Coat of Arms Heraldic symbols can be traced to the Middle Ages when feudal warriors designed coats of arms and other insignia for identification. Heraldic sym- bols were first used by our military during the Revolutionary War and have been a part of our proud tradition ever since. With the launching of each naval vessel, a Coat of Arms is produced whose symbolism reflects the ship's heritage. The symbolism incorporated in the MOBILE BAY's Coat of Arms is described below: SHIELD: The shield, located in the very center of the crest is colored in dark blue with red and white vertical stripes. A gold ship's wheel and silver crossed cutlass and sword complete the shield. Dark blue and gold colors traditionally associated with the United States Navy, are symbolic of the sea and excellence. The red and white stripes, with dark blue, are colors common to the flags of both combatants in the Battle of Mobile Bay and are symbolic of courage, loyalty and sacrifice for country. The ship's wheel represents naval leadership in the spirit of the Surface Warfare community from which the ship's officers and crew are drawn. A naval cannon, typical of armament used in the Battle of Mobile Bay, and contemporary missile support the shield and are symbolic of ancient and modern weaponry. CREST: The Battle of Mobile Bay is recalled by the silhouettes of the steam sloop USS HARFTORD, flagship of Admiral Farragut's Federal Fleet, and CSS TENNESSEE, a ram of the Confederate Navy. The four stars reflect Admiral Farragut's commission as the Navy's first four star ad- BORDER: A continuous anchor chain signifies a unity of purpose and teamwork, with the elongated octagonal band suggesting the unique, pri- mary radar associated with the Aegis Weapons System. MOTTO: The ship's motto FULL SPEED AHEAD is based on the famous command by Admiral Farragut during the Battle and typifies the Admiral's key to success in war - straight thinking and determined action. 5. X 1 'V E53 Zyjsfilmda' f ld 3 ' ljlvl G? ' ' Q7 . ii' 6 Vt X I lf' ni Y E , L sh miral. sweep ff!! CG 53 'E-551953-53.'3',11C3'f?-mf The Aegis Weapons System, which distinguishes MOBILE BAY and her sister cruisers as the U.S. Navy's most capable battle group surface combatants, is the heart of the ship's war-fighting capability. The Aegis system is an extensive integration of electronic detection, engagement and control equipment and provides MOBILE BAY with a truly multimission capability - fully equip- ping her to meet the demands of the missile era. MOBILE BAY's Aegis Weapons System, combined with her Vertical Launching System CVLSJ, can rapidly fire more missiles and guide them in flight with greater accuracy than any existing sys- tem. The Aegis system is designed to counter all current and projected missile threats to the Navy's battle forces. A conventional mechanically rotating radar sees a target when the radar beam strikes that tar- get once during each 360 degree rotation of the antenna. A separate tracking radar is then required to engage each target. In contrast, the computer-controlled ANXSPY-1A phased array radar of the Aegis system brings these functions together within one system. The four fixed arrays of SPY send out beams of electromagnetic energy in all directions simultaneously, continuously providing a search and tracking capability for hundreds of targets at the same time. MOBILE BAY is the second U.S. combat ship to be equipped with the MK 4l VLS, a multiwar- fare missile launching system capable of firing a mix of missiles against airborne and surface threats. It is modular in design with eight modules symmetrically grouped to form a launcher mag- azine. The modules contain all the necessary components for launching functions when interfaced with the ship's Aegis Weapons System. The ship's weapons include standard surface-to-air missiles, Tomahawk and Harpoon surface- to-surface cruise missiles, Phalanx rapid-fire gun mounts for self defense against aircraft and mis- siles, 5 rapid-fire deck guns, and torpedoes. The ship's weapons systems are supplemented by electronic warfare countermeasures, decoys, and passive detection systems. The Aegis system can also direct the operation of fighter aircraft and helicopters in protection of the battle group. The Aegis display system, a series of four large-screen displays, enables the Commanding Officer and Tactical Action Coordinator to remain constantly abreast of the battle situation.

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COMMA D MASTER CHIEF Would you believe this is the picture of a 50 year old man! Well, its true! Surprising as it may seem, Mas- ter Chief Cooper celebrated his 50th Birthday in November while on deployment. He is the Father of 8 chil- dren C4 step5 and the Grandfather of 12 grandchildren C5 step5. He will also be transferring soon to start his twilight tour at the Branch Medical Clinic, NAS, Fallon, Nevada. HMCM CSW5 Roland A. Cooper III, Mobay's Command Master Chief since Oct 91, started his career, less broken service time of four plus years, 33 years ago in April 1961. Since that time he has served on ten ships, including two tours in Vietnam. He also served as the CMC of the Hospital Ship USNS MERCY dur- ing the Gulf War. Other duty stations include: USS CHANTICLEER CASR 75, San Diego, CA, Naval Hos- pital Yokosukahlapan, Medical Clinic, Treasure Island, CA, Advance Laboratory Tech. School, San Diego, CA, Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Illinois, USS TRIPOLI CLPH 105, San Diego, CA, COMNAVPHIBPAC SURGICAL TEAM ALPHA, Da Nang, Vietnam, Diego Garcia, NEPMU No. 5, San Diego, CA, Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA, USS PRARIE CAD 155, Long Beach, CA, Naval Hospital, Lemoore, CA, USS -IA- SON CAR 85, San Diego, CA, and Medical Clinic, NAS Fallon, NV. Master Chief Cooper holds a BBA Degree from National University, San Diego, California and is a Reg- istered Medical Technologist CBS, MT5 with American Medical Technologists. He is Married to Yohlon R. Cooper who, along with their daughter Lucille, live in Negishi Navy Housing, Japan. is I . 524 -. 1 WCCOMMANDCY - ul ' ' .' ':- ' N . . -4. , 'J up r.P.v,, 5 W... AF,-.' .r. . , , .. fx. - -0 1.4, ,f . v . I s '5 ' L 1 W W , K 4 .j A . Q Y? A ',., .L -.WJ ' .f. '? 'A- fan! .I-l d Xl . ' I.,': ' k 'U .- u, ri. . H, g b' l g Q 'Qi 'Ll .J .-.54 .. N ,- 'J A -Q' iff 35-'if' hffw In v 'lf' 0 1' -' . . 'laxf I. ,, I gs. iq, J I' If .iq 'J i ': qv fy I X I , 'M t' 'qv r 1 4 7 E f 1-Ct SM 'f - f-- if 1 91 4 fi ,I-,,,'f9 ,t 14.-' xv