Oklahoma City (CLG 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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FLAG OPERATIONS 1 A 1, I , ,M ..,V , .XXI f , , ff? I ff, if if, !i.L..y,-, fax ixxxxx xXKX'xXsXRh.1XZNX Vxfv , I ' f ,X if ,gg l . . Q. - , L X X X X S N f.fi.!,--y'i.'fi V - XX X X I r f .. -ff ff ff' i' ' . ' R ' lx X ' v ff ,f L22 . at Q ,si F M . f--W XX X, N S g . f, f V, I, flff if if fl, Avlk A, , , , . l ..x, -,--.,X....,, .-., , NR xv XX: K L I ' ff fl! J ff ff if' Q' lj! ,. l XX X ' X Rx X in 'ff ff' X X ll f 'li I f In l lx lr XX., ,g xx X4 MX X, ff, X .X f X ff ik? I A i I X E A ix S Xi 1 x, . Front row L to R: R. Bowman QMSN, Fq Locklear QM2, R. Brooks RDSN, R. Dousay RD3, S. Youlan SN, E. Burd DM2, 1. Small QM2, j.' Mitchell YN2, W. DeHuff AC3, W. Gilbert AG1, 1. lurgens AG2, R. Downs AGAN, Back row L to R: ivictnrire IRDSN, G. Field QMSN, L. Clark YN3, K. Wilson QM1, C. Farwell QM3, 1. Cannon AC3, R. Stretton AG2, M.f Foster AG2 The Meteorological Officer, supported by the Aerographers Mates of the N36 Division provide a continuous flovv of meteorological and oceanographic information to keep the Commander SEVENTH Fleet advised of up -to the minute environmental data for air, surface and subsurface operations. Similiar informatil.onl'.is provided to the Flagship. N-3, or Flag Ops, is the operational branch of Comseventhflt's Staff. Its functions are chiefly those of correlation and supervision of the operations, commitments, and overall placement of Seventhfleet forces, both afloat and in the air. I

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ruin rustic zirraiiis Whether it'S D'i0V'fl l24 'TTUW7 lm' llffflilli 'ii Mi mam, xxiitiiig spur r r. P. lor the Fleet Commander, taking pictures tor the cruise book, or writing the Flt'et's history, the COMSEVFNTHFLT Public Attairs Division is a potpourri ot activity. The name of the game is promoting understanding and good Will betvveen the Fleet and the general public, and the division does this largely through people-to-people programs and by dealing with nexvsmen. In foreign ports, Flag PAO arranges the Fleet Commander s press conferences, calls, and myriad details that make successtul visits. The 17 piece Seventh Fleet Band performs everything from martial music to jazz in public Concert, The so-called Battle Band puts rhythm into underway replenishments and sometimes visits Vietnam and hospital ships to entertain troops. The Fleet Historian writes a running history of the Seventh Fleet, and eight photographers mates shoot photo-features and other otiicial pictures, processing, and printing them on board. If the Seventh Fleet ever had a smile, Flag PAO put it there. cs nivisinit y 1 A3 1- l 3 Wi 1 . ,. yi Front row L to R: W. Stater SA, D. Grinnell SM3, T, Pattavina SM3, R. Million SM1, A. Davidson SMSN, Back row L to R: W. Moore SM2, l. Cunningham SN, E. Marler SM3, T. Scott SMSN, D. Palomino SM2 The signalman rate is one of the oldest in the navy. In 1797 Captain Thomas Truxtun devised a system employing flags that was published as a signal book. That system is basically the same today. Nothing has been developed to replace visual signaling, because when the nearness of an enemy dictates radio silence, there is nothing else, Using a 12 inch incandescent light the SM can signal as far as the horizon. With an infra-red system Called NANCY he can signal with no light visible to the naked eye. Language is F10 Pfoblemf Wlth a fixed code the SM can signal in seven languages including Russian code. The SM is an authority on The display of Ensigns, personal flags and honors and ceremonies. He is well versed in radiotelephone DVOcedure and international distress signals. 24 hours a day regardless ol' weather, the SM is virtually the eyes of the ship. The OK CITY gang is one of the best,

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i I N-Z DIVISION HX. .ul f' -.- 61- ..,,. Front row L to R: R. Griffin YN2, T. Pesznski, CT3, C. Lagerl CT2 M Rasmussen CTSN R Koch YN3 K Langle CT3 , . , . , . y T. Spurr CT3, R. Meadows CTSN, A. Haizlip CT2g Back row L to R: D. Langlois CT3, 1. Weber CT2, G. Tinder YN1 R. Monschein CT2, R. Dickert CTSN, L. Nelson CT3, C. Green DMI From up on the O3 level just aft on the bridge behind the locked doors of the intelligence office, the intelligence division keeps the Admiral informed on the intelligence situation within the Seventh Fleet area of operations and ensures that fleet units receive the necessary intelli- gence required for planning and execution of fleet operations. The intelligence division, known as SPOOKS because of their reticence to discuss information with other personnel unless they have a need to know, provides a daily briefing for the Admiral and his staff which is prepared by the duty intelligence officer and supported by yeomen and draftsmen in the division who prepare visual aids. I