Princeton (CG 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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f XX? CM! CG Division X i Cruise Missile HCM Division is responsible for maintaining and operating the Advanced Tomahawk Weapons Control System CATWCSJ. Tomahawk Missiles are the only completely offensive weapon system onboard and the most used surface force STRIKE capability. PRINCETON 's Strike Team led the NIMITZ I STRIKE GROUP as a Firing Unit and was sought out as Alternate Launch Area Coordinator CALTQACJ in the Arabian Gulf for Fifth T I 1 w Fleet and OPERATION IRAQE FREEDOM. l CG Division is made up of three work centers: CIWS, MK 86 and Harpoon. ENS Walters, FCC Petillio, and FC2 Voss head g 1 CG Division. The CIWS work center is responsible for fixing and . maintaining the MK 15 Close in Weapon System. CIWS is the last line of missile defense for the ship. The CIWS work center is I I 1 led by FC2 Donnelly and manned by FC3 Bennodes, FC3 Castro I 3 and FC3 O'Keefe. l The MK86 work center is responsible for fixing, maintaining and firing the MK 86 Gun Control System. The MK86 Gun Fire Control System is the primary surface warfare weapon system. . The work center is led by FC3 Brock and manned by FC2 l I Davidson, FC2 Lebron, FC3 Trinh and FC3 Guilford. The final work center in CG Division is Harpoon. The Harpoon Mikey OH thejobi i ! work center is responsible for fixing and maintaining the Harpoon Missile System. The Harpoon Missile System is the primary anti- l T I ship missile system onboard. The work center is led by FC3 Trinh 5 and manned by FC3 O,Keefe. My .li l I l I u I 1 . l w l 1 1 Q I l w l 1 . 1 l I Some ofthe guys enjoy a few Kevin has fun at the steel beag hours of liberty in Hawaii. picnic! Bryon looking busy! y I 1 E l 38 4 1

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. l fgCi ii i i lo rr t + D ViSiOn ii iMf . . x K ' Historically, when one thinks ofa naval war vessel, whether it be modern or of an age long gone, the first image that comes to mind is that ofthe massive and destructive weapons it carries. One hundred fifty years ago, a ship would be armed with many cannons manned by men with the title of 'cGunner's Mates CGMJ. Many wars and generations later, those proud sailors still are members of each and every crew on ships bearing the powerful and sophisticate weapons of toda . y The Gunner's Mates on board the mighty PRINCETON are responsible for two highly accurate Mark 45 5 'i gun turrets on the forecastle and the fantail Cmanned by CO0 l J, two Mark 41 Vertical Launching Systems containing a library of missiles including the famous Tomahawk CCOOZJ, and the entire cache of small arms kept for security, both internal and external fCO06j. CO is an ordnance division of the Weapons Department, shrouded in subdued urban Chaze grayj camouflage for much of WestPac 2003, it had the responsibility of protecting the ship from aerial threats, possible small boat attacks, maintaining the ability to project power ashore, and training others in the art of using firearms. One ofthe most distinct characteristics ofthe CO division is its tight brotherhood one becomes a part of when reporting aboard. As experienced by GuHHCI,S Mates, the esprit de corps soars above all other divisions. Whether the GM's subj ect themselves to the 6'Shellback,' ceremony as one inseparable group or look after one another in foreign lands, being a valued member of this fraternity makes tasks and long deployments that much easier. Comprised of skillful leaders, highly knowledgeable and experienced individuals, and motivated, intelligent newcomers, there is little doubt why CO division continually sets the standard. Young men from places ranging from the urban New York City to the rural woodlands of Oregon act as ' one 3 when a mission is placed before them. They know how to perform as a team and let loose as one as well. Although there is no non- essential member ofthe crew, the Gunner's Mates of CO division are proud of the jobs they are tasked which contribute to the very purpose of the construction of the PRINCETON and to all her missions abroad.