Pictor (AF 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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i i DEDICATIGN To a proud proficient crew Whomanned this Giant of the Fleet And passed the food to more than few And kept combatants fit to meet The challenges of grueling life In South East Asia with its strife. To wives and parents, sweethearts too, Who spent long days in real devotion Standing by at home so true While those they love did sail the oceang Without whose patience and foresight PICTOR crew would have had less might To PICTOR who historically Has been a credit and of fame For service finest on the sea For nineteen years since she became A Navy ship, but now to rest With memoirs ranking with the best. V. K. ROUX Commanding Officer

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ANDING OFFICER

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' 1 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LCDR J, C, SMITEH, USN LCDR L. E. HERBERT, USN The Executive Officer plays a very important role in the activities of the ship His basic function is to act as an aide or executive to the Commanding Officer. He is specifically charged with executing the order of the Commanding Officer and with coordinating and supervising the performance and administration of the com- mand, He is responsible for matters pertaining to the morale, rights and privi- leges, training, welfare, work, exercises, and safety of individuals within the command. PICTOR had two Executive Officers during 1969. Lieutenant Commander SMITH reported aboard on 26 February 1968 and was our Executive Officer throughout the first cruise. Lieutenant Commander SMITH was relieved by Lieu- tenant Commander HERBERT on 16 July 1969 and was rotated to Naval Air Sta- tion Alameda for his next duty assignment. Lieutenant Commander HERBERT was Port Services Officer at Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, before he reported aboard PICTOR. ------T- ' '-- - - - ' 'ro'