Tallahatchie County (AVB 2) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1966 volume:

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It has special significance, however, for the USS TALLAHATC HIE COUNTY. When our bow slides up the beach at Souda Bay, and the word is passed, one can almost feel the anticipation in the air. A special moment is at handg we have a mission to fulfill, and it starts right now. This book has no bone to pick, no moral message to sell. And while the focus is on twelve months at sea, it doesn't tell a story or present a travelog. The sole aim and purpose has been to produce an impression, hopefully a lasting one, of what life on the Tally Hoxwas really like. There are two hundred and sixty stars in this production, each with a vital role to play. Its success can only be determined by the principals themselves. Years later, when they open this volume, if they can truthfully say, Ah yes, that was life aboard the TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY , then this effort was not in vain. TABLE UF CO TENTS Introduction ..... . . 2 Officers and Chiefs . . . 4 Deck Department . . . 12 Supply Department . . . 23 Operations Department . . . . 30 Engineering Department . . . 40 Executive Department . . . 49 Recreation . . . . 52 The Ship . . . . 62 Naples . . . . . 70 Ports of Call . . . . . 74 The Advance Base . . . . 84 John William Shute Casper R. Van Dien Commanding Officer Executive Officer Leonard S. Lyons Charles H. Hoffman Robert F. Prest William H. Compton Engineer Officer First Lieutenant Supply Officer Qpei-ations officer Wu pf. Left to Right: C. H. Hoffman CGunneryJ, B. N. Converse CDamage Controlj, J. H. DeCourcy CWea- Strong CCommunicationsD, T. H. Szaniawski CDis- ponsj, J. N. Candler CAdmin!Lega1j, E. K. Chavis bursingb, Henry Weyrich CAdvance Baseb, J. C. fRPSfTSCOI1tI'OD Left to Right: W. L. Bonnette CRadioD, K. E. Feeley Storesj, R. F. Drake CE19CfI'0I1iCSP, I. L. KingCMaiI1 CVehic1esJ, A. D. Krusen CPropu1sion Machineryb, Deckb, B. W. Mills CChief Master-at-Armsj M. A. Yovino CPersonneD, L. W. McCarthy CAviation A. P' F 1 N. l r P W L i v I 5 l L J 4, Z W-.Q WS X X X x xx wx lx i I 7 1 Q QMS' , , VJ,,,,.f.w,1,,l K X -.X 'A ' Z.. 'Vi 1 1 s ,z 'I 1 1. 1 1 .V 1 1 V 1 yi f 1 I I 1, . 13 1 11? N ,5 ,Y 4, 411 5 W ri 1,1 -U 1:9 51 C I 1 1 6 ,, 'r Q T 1 1 1 1 1 My gi 2 y 1 i ' 1 8 0 , I '5iug.,.,, 'Maw 4 X5 J X ff S ,.,-U Y M . f W w,,k W Wx , ffmxw, M1 VW fwf-M WW X ,W 'vw W f V ,xx 'W xl 'M f ,X ,,,.-vi ,Y -l2I'l13-I5UP'UI'l'IU Left to, Right: Cusick, Owens, Vance, Williams, King, Denkinger, Stuve, LTJG Hoffman, Coalter, Garza, Smith, Tipsord, DeJulio, Davenport, Samson, Morris, Guhl, Kreis, Pearson, Byrnes, Hurdle, Green Left to Right: Weatherford, Bell, Majetich, Jolley, Cooper, Williams, LTJG Hoffman, Johnson Grier Jensen Donanberg, Kelley ' ' ' DECK DIVISIUN First Division as it is properly called, is responsible for all the equipment directly associated with mooring or anchoring the ship. All lines, Winches, gypsies, Wildcats, anchors, and chains, must be thoroughly familiar to each and every deckhand, as it is at times of great urgency that his experience and judgement will be put to the test. First Division is also responsible for the maintenance of the hull, main deck, boats, and davits. It is Deck Department that loads vehicles, weapons, and supplies, on and off the shipg repaints your compart- ment when the finish begins to fadeg and mans the duty lifeboat should you fall over the side. WEAPUNS DIVISION In addition to the 40mm gun mounts, small arms armory, and torpedo magazines, Weapons Division has its reputation to maintain. Their incorrigible diet of beer bottles, flasks, and highball glasses Qnot to mention their contentsy has earned just fame throughout the Mediterranean. Many a time these handsome ruffians have bestowed upon a local pub or winery the product of years of education in the school of interior redecoration, an art which they have unquestionably mastered. f.-0-if ' ,I gi V E, E i 1, 1 1, V l' ,, , V 1 w ,- E ' 1, ,, N N v f, I' d 4 P f 41 ,I N Q. , 1 i 2 , -L Q 5 16 W Ev ay 9 32 M 5 qw' f el ff?-X 1 Xwfw Y f JN xx XX Q KX gy W' was ,.-v f'f.. MN V, ,fe 1 z I 7 5 E 5 I f, by V N 1 I I E I i i 5 i 2 I i g M N. V I 1 E ! 5 I E x 4 I 2 J 1 M f 18 i X pwvlvf' 1 H 1 w 1 3 ' W i K s 3 4 ,, 'X 3 r. Z1 QQ 1, N 1' 1, N. pl E N N il W lf 5 X! is ', I. N, 4, W ,' lx 'N K ,Q 'E I3 ., , I' 1 ' N U wa H Tv X, :I :1 I3 in V 1 N w C 'I Mx V 4' ,N 1, 3, K 1 5 i I j 1 I I 4 20 vt , f 'f 5 X W V1 Y O X . JL. livavwgw N: mf 'Qs k,,.,,,:.,. ' . 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From nuts, bolts, and haze grey paint, to tubes, transistors, and battle lanterns, the Storekeepers must know at a moment's notice just where each is and' how many we have. Likewise, the Aviation Storekeepers keep tabs on all the parts that keep patrol aircraft flying. Needless to say, there are many. The Disbursing Clerks pay twice monthly to the crew their hard earned wages, but this is just the beginning, for these well moneyed pork chops mustpay the ship's bills too. Fresh water, fuel oil, green vegetables, and telephones are often taken for granted, but behold, the bill collector cometh, and with great regularity. The Stewards, Commissarymen, and Ship's Servicemen. provide all the niceties of life that make our ship a home: the cooking, baking, and laundry services, the ship's store and barbershop. Life would be a bit difficult without them. 1 W 5 2 5 I Mi, T W 26 5 M4 , in ,f fx X X J f Wm Nff fwX.E Q 55 X Q i , S W is ,fs X ff' ww ,Y w wf M x .vp MW wax. 7 7 W.: . f x ft fx, 'Q Zig . W .yfx W E W l i i 1 1 I 1 1 I I w I w w 1 , I si U 9 I I ,E L 11 L Ea fi E M L , 4 I F CDZO--Ib5Ul'I'I'UO L0 O 455' mo z 'z'b-U -12m 3 standing: Murphy, Yancy, Ganance, Klein, Renhack, . Kneeling: Sasher, Dinberg, Black, Bonnette, ENS Hodge, Weiss, Dills, Eagen, Fabio, Saleh, Fischer, Chavis, Drake, Leab, Shalhoub, Holmes , Brooks, Longson, Indyk, Kelley, Vlahos, Kneeland ' 6 S t an din g : Grimes, Ramos, Jackson, Kn e s el, Quarles, Pedersen Kneeling: Slater, Kanode, Fahey, Sockness, Shackleford, Mobley, Winfree, Bizet , Davis, LT Weyrich, Cook, Burchett, Perez, Angelias Seymour, Wright, King, Coopmans, Gilmore, OPERATIONS DIVISION If OPS Division's contribution to the command had to be summarized in a single word, that word would have to be informa- tion. Virtually every man is engaged either in the collection and dissemination of in- formation or in the maintenance of equip- ment devoted to this end. The Quarter- rnasters are concerned with the geographic position of the shipg the Radarmen, with the relative position of the other ships around us. The Signalmen handle commun- ications with all ships within visual range, and the Radiomen do the same with shore stations and more distant ships. The ET's make it all possible by keeping the electronic equipment that the others use in an up status, ready for call when needed. ADVANCE BASE DIVISION V Division is probably the most diverse collection of rated skills to found aboard any ship in the Navy. This talented fraternity of seabees and airdales, s o m et im e s referred to as the animal farm , perform hydraulic, electronic, airframe, and engine repairs with speed and self assurance. 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' , N Q f 'Q li'? .r iff J f X 1 A a if - , 4 f X -H gif is X X f 1, F , 1 X, K Tig 3 Q f l z Y XX f Q , L '12 , Q 3 I I 2 'Q L, 9 ! it Q' i Q 5, 5 X 2 gr Q4 4 Q Y 5 f Z Enright, Berry, Kuhn, Ferguson, Gilbert, Cullen, Hibbs, Horton, Klaiber, Gallucci, Recchia, Hink, Wanke, Bugzavich, J ecusco Standing: Shallenberger, Ortiz, Bridgon, Coburn, Breyfogle, Phillips, Banard, Rawlins Kneeling: Kingery, Cicero, Anderson, Toth,Pfeiffer,Schouten, Case, Florio, Kumpf, Brown, Krusen, Laskowski, Simmons, Knutsen, Milligan, Stone, Hatfield, Dumas, Petkus, Gonzales, Snyder Standing: Krausch, Quellhorst, Gelatt, Wagner, Elliott, Cooley, Killimade, Dehay, Moyer Kneeling: Morris, Stahl, Swindler, Findley, Trotter, Smith, Pollman, Boyd, Herra, Lathrop, Page MAIN PRUPULSION DIVISION M Division is actually three separate groups lumped together. The Boiler Tech- nicians, collectively known as B Group, operate and maintain the ship's boilers. The steam they create is used for driving the main propulsion turbines, the electric power generators, and the presses in the laundry. Steam also cooks our food and heats our living compartments. M Group, REPAIR R Division is divided into R Group and E Group. The former, is concerned with the watertight integrity of the hull, fire fighting equipment, welding, and sheet metal workg the latter with electrical repair the Machinists Mates, keep the main engines and turbine generators running, and con- sidering that they are more than 15 years old, that's a full time job. A Group is made up of Enginemen, Machinery Repair- men, and Machinists Mates, and is charged with maintaining boat engines, refrigeration plants, deck machinery, and with operating the machine shop. DIVISION and maintenance, and interior communica- tions. Repair Division is often taken for granted until disaster strikes, but should a real emergency arise, it is these young men who will save the ship. .I ' F v ! ti 3? 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To the casual observer,moun- tains of paper are shifted from basket to basket with little apparent result, and yet, when the day is done, each and. every scrap has found its appointed place. Our duties include the administration of educational and .rating exams, pay orders, press re- leases, stowage and control of classified material, and promulgation of the daily rou- tine. We also offer complete postal services , including money order sales, and operate one of the best sea-going infirmaries in the business. Sickbay is equipped to perform whatever emergency surgery might be required by an accident at sea, as well as the more routine functions of preventing disease, pest control, and the general up- grading of shipboard cleanliness. Personnel records are continuously verified and security clearances checked, and their revision is a never ending process. And perhaps ,most important of all, we are charged with the administration of legal affairs, keeping one eye on the interests of the command and the other on the rights of the individual. 'f x WT r 1 W 'r f w v M sy? V, 41 ,f r' y.-f 1 oc: '01 A' I to 3? ea 0. , qi R 14 xi 3-1 3 ilq r z - in , ., . ?? F 036 X 129 1 IP 412 .5.,. i' I! 5 N I ,... ix? f-m ,g ., .ng-gg X. xg,- Q x :N N S x 'Rx S , A .xxx I 2 . 1 J 44 xi: 1 .'4'n 5' f by 7 WRECK CREATION Of all the aspects of Navy life, it is recreation that tests the mettle of aship'smorale.When a crew works hard, day after day and in hot and crowded spaces, one really has to like his shipmates to want to spend what few hours he has to himself in furtherance of their company. But, as the next eight pages so clearly show, togetherness is hardly a problem aboard the TALLY HO. Whether it be baseball or basketball, win or lose, the same smile always pervades the returning ranks. And in the evening, the steps might be less than certain, and their wake somewhat less than straight, but as they weave their way up the brow a twinkle steals through each glassy eye, and a smart salute marks the return of the fold to the laughable but lovable girl we have learned to call our home. . WM, .. . , ...-. Y 1 , I I 1 .I I ' 'ff I . I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 54 I 1811, 'Chung 514, 'MW W ff! ff Q ?XY ,424 I V f WW f W snr, Zfxx W f ,f QM' , X QWWW x...,,,S fM ,.W,5-- fswffgwgvy wwf 'ff wf+nwwrN ,wp ,V N ,nwmm 1 ..Wf,,f'- W M., f Z1 Q 322 6 f z X: , '-2. X f f WW P? 4 vv., ink K 'Q X ,J .. j ! ,M ff X f N gx ff A W ,, ,Vf :Qg Q f V 1 ,Will w M Away Nm W xf ' I 1 I I I II I I 1 . I 1 I i 1 1 , I 1 I' 1,'I 1 I I I 1 I ' 'K 1 I I I 1 I I I 1 1 1 I .k g 1 II' J I . 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TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY underwent conversion from LST to AVB at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, S.C., and now has the ability to house the 16 large vans, crash equipment, fuel trucks, and other auxiliary equipment and vehicles necessary for airbase operations, plus quarters for a 180 man aircraft squadron in addition to the ship's company of 14 officers and 256 men. Fixed air bases require great expense for construction with the risk that ever-changing governmental policies might preclude their use. Additionally, there is a possibility of these fixed airbases being targets for missiles, or being overrun by enemy forces. There are 161and- based' patrol squadrons currently attached to the Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Patrol aircraft are unable to operate from carrier decks due to their enormous size and the lengthy runways required. The P-2 and P-3 aircraft flown by these squadrons have thejob of continual surveillance of the ocean areas of the Atlantic. Long-range ocean search, remote localization and attack, long-range rescue, mining, and convoy escort are but a few of the ,jobs only land-based, maximum range, air- craft such as the P-2 and P-3 can fulfill. It is of prime importance that naval forces on patrol have the ability to maintain watch of the seas. Land-based patrol planes supported by the TALLAHATC HIE COUNTY have the ability to maintain reconnaissance over the entire Mediterranean Sea. ' i l 5 7 L A Y 1 w 1 - --r--si. ,, 11-1-w47A.::.,L:-0 , -..---. M -.,,,,m, ,.: - v -W-.--V '4? : 41's-v--Q-::..f.-Tfg-Y4..v 5 ,, V-, .Y ,H Q p , If l , Y -.---..--,wg ,:..,.',..,,.,,-.,L,,, :naw - f' 1' ' N.. , ' ., Q , . , ,, ,, 3 , A iw ff , Q A an Q I sv , sa' 5' ' f 'W f it ' i9 'A 5 If ,, 4:7 .5 p- 1 W v .sv ' l Q - 3 .6ggr, Yx' Qi 3' .vi ' .ff 5 5 , I 1 J! . f i Q . ,ag . ,A ,Q , 1 . ,ZS 'f A 7 ' g 1' 4? I ' 'Q .N ff MAA .L .M A , ' . A, ir '.,.l af aw., Q 4, l J U 'I' . 'f255 - ' , ,g . 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Clear waters, colorful reefs, and White sandy beaches all beckon the skindiver to their aquatic realm. Native pearls are among the best in the world. The restaurants are full of culinary delights. And best of all, the dollar is still worth something. Someone forgot to tell the natives that prices are rising elsewhere in the world, and we aren't about to let the cat out of the bag. 2 af' CANNES Unfortunately for the whitehat, the word got out long ago about the tourist dollar on the Riviera. With a pleasant smile, and a cheerful 'Bon Jour,' a greenback just might buy youacup of coffee. Necessity is the mother of in- vention, and our stalwarts are no exception. From St. Tropez to Monte Carlo we spread good cheer, and somehow managed to do it on a whistle and a song. One thing was evident to all hands. DeGaulle may want us out of France but the people don't. They just couldn't have been nicer. MALTA What a delight to return to the land of English-speaking people! Of all the liberty ports in the Mediterranean, Malta seems to take us- closest to her heart. The island is a God-forsaken rock with so little soil that ships used to pay their customs duty with a ton or two of black earth. Trees are a rarity, and to damage one is almost acapital offense. But, despite her eccentricities, Malta has always graciously extended her hand in welcome. Many of us have been invited into private homes and seated at the head of the family dinner table. We often take our Anglican heritage for granted, but the Maltese have proved time and again, that blood is thicker than water. ,f ATHENS Fountainhead of Western Civilization T RKEY WHERE EAST MEETS WEST W- SUUDA BAY Souda is very different from other ports in the Mediterraneang we have it to our- selves. With the exception of an occasional tanker visitingthe NATO fuel pier for a few hours, we are the only American ship that pays any attention to this small and isolated village. We have been so well treated here that whatever we can do to help a local school or church becomes an honor and pleasure. Last September, our Skipper gave a complete set of encyclo- pedias to the children of Souda, while others were painting both inside and outside of their school. A swingset was constructed from loose ends of pipe on the ship and erected for the children of nearby Sternes. One crewmember is even the Godfather of two of the town's youngest and cutest citizens. It truly is a shame that there isn't more time to enjoy life with these uncommonly nice and honest people of Crete, but the purpose of our visit is not pleasure, it is work, the full and complete exercise of our Advance Base capability. And this is the subject of the next eight pages. I E L 1 P351 mf: ,511-1 ax- ... ,,..,,. ,, .. W ,.. .11 ' If ,.'. :elf ,jeg if hifi f W' ui K v . wa? WF I :tif gg I 9 W Q W 3 E 83 T' -an ,w-I First to leave the ship is the bull- dozer. If by chance the ship didn't reach dry land, the 'dozer' will push dirt down the beach and create a road for the other vehicles to use during the offloading operation. Within minutes after the ship slides up on the north shore of Souda Bay, the great bow doors open and the bow ramp is lowered onto dry land. After the road is completed, the vehicles are unchained and readied to roll off the Tank Deck. Well over 200 tons of rolling stock will leave the ship in the next few minutes. I l 1 1 f 1 F Y w 1 1 l 9. tl F r I l I I 8 5 Lighter vehicles, such as jeeps, panel trucks, cars, and evenasmall bus, are carried on the main deck to the beaching site. From there they are loaded into the 'Mike' boat and floated to shore. V The large trucks, vans, generators, and other 'heavy rolling equipment depart the ship via the bow ramp. Soon the beach is cluttered with aviation support equipment of every description, literally an entire air- base on Wheels. A convoy is quickly organized and slowly begins to wind its way up the hillside to the Advance Base site. The sixteen vans which make up the core of our aviation support com- plex, are towed by the large trucks, which in addition carry the electric power generators. All other vehicles propel themselves. Once on location, V Division technicians rush the Communications Van into operation, erecting antennae, hooking up elec- tric power, and manning the trans- mitters. Within minutes contact is established with the ship, and the base begins to hum in anticipation. 6 1 ' E ,il !a 1 ji Q .il N V M 11 ,g A lx! vi ,: ,NN 11 I! N11 'gx N N Hi MW I f! -fill 'I, ,, yi? ,Ei Wi Qw W I 1 , l f r 4 A 'A M N 31 VE! iii .lags '-1 lie ,s JIR4 'iw ll? w Nl: llfl ,ll il U i -WU 133 I ae 1 , 1 Soon, the entire van and generator complex is positioned and ready for action. Whether it be air control, communications, mete- orology, electronics, hydraulics, engine repair, weapons, or spare parts, eachfunc- tional area is manned by skilled personnel, ready for any contingency. The preparations are hardly complete, however. Tents must be, pitched for base personnel and ready flight crews, food and water brought in, and other household facilities arranged. Landing lights, jet starters, crash truck, and towing units, must be positioned and tested for malfunctions. Finally, with the completion of the aviation fuel farm, the base is declared operational and ready for the squadron of patrol planes already on their way. And miles to go before I sleep miles + 0 before sleep Lrmg phdsno aby WAISWORTH M l M U S A 9 1 2 Buslness anager Edlt0l'! R F Prest . . Candler Staff T. H. Szaniawski T. A. Landon P. Angelias S. G. Pollmann '11 V r X. M '1 9P 9'1 J -. ... - 1 ww- -111.-A ' 1 a- Wasil . . .ff-.., ..-wa. W.. 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