San Jacinto (CG 56) - Naval Cruise Book

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Executive Officer The Executive Officer is the second in Command of USS SAN J ACINTO. He is directly responsible for the administration, perfor- mance of duty, and good order and discipline of the entire com- mand. CDR Carl E. Garrett, Jr. CDR GARRETT reported for duty as Executive Officer, USS SAN JACINTO CCG 565 in October 1986 and served in that capacity until 16 July 1989, when relieved by LCDR Jeffrey F. Weppler. His previous sea assignments include Combat Systems Officer, USS TICONDEROGA CCG 475 from April 1984 to De- cember 1985, Combat Systems Officer, USS SCOTT QDDG 9955 from December 1980 to April 1984, Engineering Maintenance Offi- cer, Anti-submarine Warfare Officer and Navigator, USS JOHN KING CDDG 35 from July 1974 to August 1977, and as personnel- man from February 1972 to February 1974 USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY CLST 11975. CDR Garrett's shore duty assignments include Surface Warfare Development Group, Little Creek, Virgin- ia as Anti-air Warfare! Electronic Warfare Tactical Development Officer from January to October 1986, Surface Warfare Officer's School, Department Head Course, Newport, Rhode Island from March to October 1980, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California from August 1977 to March 1980, and Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island from March to June 1974. CDR Garrett is a native of Kerr County, Texas. In September 1968, he entered Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas and re- ceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics in May 1971. Upon completion of the student tour at Naval Postgrad- uate School, CDR Garrett was awarded a Masters of Science degree in Systems Technology. CDR Garrett is a subspecialist in Weapons Systems Engineering and Anti-submarine Warfare. CDR Garrett's personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and the American Spirit Hon- or Medal in addition to various unit and service medals and ribbons.

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ACCOLADES The following are excerpts from the many congratulations messages received during our Deployment: As MED 3-89 begins the transit toward home, it is without the battle group's most potent asset, SAN J ACINTO. SAN JAC has had an extraordinary list of successes from day one. The flawless visit to Constanta was the first and the outstanding OPPE the latest. SAN JAC's accomplishments during real world contingency OPS set the standard for three- dimensional warfare. Each member of your fine crew can be justifiably proud of their contribution to your long list of accomplishments. Please pass my sincerest appreciation to each man for a job they continue exceptionally well. REAR ADMIRAL R.C. MACKE COMMANDER BATTLE FORCE SIXTH FLEET From your superb opening assignment as SIXTHFLT representative in Romania, to contingency OPS in the Eastern Mediterranean, Display Determination 89, and the multi- tude of operations, exercises and port visits that rounded out your schedule, there was always a sense that when the going got tough, SAN J ACINTO could be counted on to get the job done. During port visits you were an exceptionally worthy and proud representative of the United States. When your deployment outchop date slipped, you took it in stride and provided needed offensive punch until USS FORRESTAL could arrive. During that exten- sion, you made a tough OPPE look easy. Your deployment must be characterized as extremely Well Done. VICE ADMIRAL J.D. WILLIAMS COMMANDER U.S. SIXTH FLEET As you depart the Mediterranean a little later than your battle group and begin a speedy journey home, I want to express my appreciation for your extra contribution during this first ever period with no CV in the MED, and to commend your outstanding performance in every phase of a most challenging deployment to the SIXTH FLEET. SAN J ACINTO's capabili- ties are impressive. Clearly, San Jac knows how to put ordnance on target. Because you can do more in all warfare areas than other ships you were the clear choice to strengthen the Battleship battlegroup during this unusual period. Your special sacrifice is appreciated by us all Your demonstrated ability to meet any threat has contributed significantly to the stability of the Mediterranean and has sent a clear message to our friends and potential adversaries alike. You have set the highest standard of excellence during your first deploy- ment. ADMIRAL J.T. HOWE COMMANDER IN CHIEF U.S. NAVAL FORCES EUROPE

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LCDR JEFFREY F. VVEPPLEFR, USN Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey F. Weppler. USN graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina and was commis- sioned an Ensign in May 1976. After completing Surface Warfare Officer School. LCDR Weppler was assigned to USS ROBERT E. PEARY QFF 10735. homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as Main Propulsion Assistant from 1977 through 1980. From 1980 through 1982, LCDR Weppler served as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and Surface Operations Officer at Fleet Training Group, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After Surface Warfare Department Head School, LCDR Weppler served as Engineer Officer on USS COCHRANE LDDG 215 homeported in Yokosuka, Japan from 1983 through 198-1. In January 1985, he reported to USS TICONDEROGA LCG 475 where he served as Engineer Officer until November 1986. LCDR Weppler returned to sea in July 1989 as Executive Officer on USS SAN JACINTO QCG 565. LCDR Weppler holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathe- matics from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina and a Mas- ter of Science Degree in Operations Analysis from the Naval Post- graduate School in Monterey. California. Among his decorations are the Navy Commendation Medal Qwith two gold stars5, and the Navy Achievement Medal in addition to various unit and service medals and ribbons. sa at 1' l,,1g!'kh1 A .,. 3 ,gf