Ranger (CV 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE EXEC T I E OEEICER aGet a hat sailor! Perhaps this Will be the fondest memory many RANGER- MAN will retain from the 1967-68 WESTPAC Cruise. As Executive Officer of RANGER Commander John H. McConnell, Jr. is responsible for the ship's affairs and laws. This is a broad statement and must be taken in its broadest sense to fully grasp the total scope of the XO's function. The X0 probably has the closest con- tact with the crew than any senior officer on the ship. Frequent appearances on KRAN TV as moderator, interviewer and as a subject for questions himself, have given everyone the opportunity for a direct line to RANGER,s second in command. Morale is the obligation of everyone living in close conditions such as are found on RANGER, however, besides the captain, the one person on whom the burden falls is the '4Exec . At times the burden weighs heavy, when his duties as ship's disciplinarian seem to conflict with those of morale booster. However, with his subtle humor and articulate manner, CDR McConnell has lifted the Veil of 4'Scro- oge , which might otherwise accompany some of the more ucontroversialn ex- ecutive directives. . As executor of the Captain's ideas and directives, Commander lVIcConnell's role has not been one of a subordinate, but rather. an amplification of the command. Unlike uHubey , no one connected with RANGER will soon forget 44Big John .

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COMMANDER IR GRO P Commander George E. R. Kinnear II was born January 12, 1928 in Mounds, 45 d entered the V-5 pro- Oklahoma. He enlisted in the Navy in January 19 an D gram in July of that year. Upon completionof flight training, he was designated a Naval Aviator in August of 1948. V After several tours of duty, CDR Kinnear reported to George Washington University on a college training assignment. While there he earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Science and Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Personnel Management. Subsequent tours included School of the Line at Monterey, California the USS ANTIETAM, Command and Staff Course at the U. S. Naval War College and replacement pilot training at Attack Squadron 44. He has also served as Operations and Executive Officer of 'Attack Squadron 12 d s Commandin Officer of Attack Squadron 106. an a g More recently the Commander reported to Stanford University receiving the E ' erin degree of Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Phd. in nglne g Management fSysterns Analysisj. 4 i n p