Sterett (CG 31) - Naval Cruise Book

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M!',,,,., Battling The Elements Some of the ever present dangers in the Persian Gulf are anti-snip mines and small hoat attaclrs. The purpose of SlFFtFTls Sell Defense Force is to serve as the front line of defense against these threats using teams of motivated individuals trained in the use of .50 Caliber and M-60 Machine Guns M-14 Rifles and M-79 Grenade launchers. Assigned strategically around the ship fforecastle amidship and fantailj the SDF act as the detection. Natural forces such as windchill factors ranging from freezing to dehydratmg as well as sandstorms kept the men of SDF alert and awalfe. through it all SDF persevered and maintained the optimum state of readiness of the First Team. additional eyes in terrorist and mine 01 W ,M ft .-I