Robert E Peary (FF 1073) - Naval Cruise Book

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Robert E. Peary never fired a shot in anger during SOUTHPAC '79. But the weapons were ready, so we sailed the Pacific and Indian Oceans confidently and proudly - a vessel of war serving as an instrument of peace. 'She looks good' remarked many a ship's visitor in Australia and New Zealand. It was no easy job keeping the sides and decks rust free and haze gray with the salt water trying to break the ship into its basic ele- ments. When it was time to fire the gun or simulate firing missiles and torpedoes, it was readily apparent the technicians had been doing theirjobs. During exercise JUC-100 the tire control radars and sonars rapidly detected all threats and the operators were well versed in the appropriate action to be taken. All in all, it was a highly successful deploy- ment, and Weapons Department played a major role in every evolution. Whether it was a public relations oriented task such as the formation of a marching contingent for memorial services, or a supportive role as performed during the refugeeiencounter, Weapons Department was on call and ready. t in 1407969 S0 Lieutenant Jeff Cummings, Weapons Officer ,md ,......

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