Thach (FFG 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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I l I I 5 E i snnfs M1ss1oN USS THACH CFFG 435 is the thirty-seventh ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of Guided Missile Frigates. THACH's mission is to provide air, surface, and subsurface protection for Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups, Underway Replenishment Forces, Convoys, Amphibious Groups, and other shipping. Jffgg. A One of the smallest surface combatantsfin the Navy, THA CH 7 s shallow draft and her ability to carry two multi-purpose Seahawk Helicopters gives an added advantage in littoral operations. ff U ,g ,1 5, ' 1 i The systems in THACH have been designed to meet these demanding threats. Her weapon systems include Harpoon anti-ship missiles, Standard surface to air missiles, aetrapid-fire 76mm gun, a Close-in Weapons System CCIWSD, antisubmarine torpedoes. , THACHf,isQ,powered by two computer controlled and mognitoredigiislgturbine engines with a top speed of nearly thirty knotsff electronic logic circuits and remotely operated fare monitored in a central control station, andjoperatoifsicifn initiate plant startup and be ready to get Highly important in Maritime InceptiOi1i OperatiO11sW,, underway than ten minutes. CMIOJ, THACH is routinely deployed to rneAqabian,Gu1f' 1 real of the THACH is her crew. Her high to inspect merchant traffic entering and iii, Iraqi ports. skilled technicians, operators, and in close proximity to shallow coastal watersgifj , 7f'l fy, . profeissionlafflfeaders. With a crew of twenty-first century Whatever the mission assignment may be,f lsuccesslfiinlj .lii can meet the challenges of modern naval todayis warfare environment requires rapid making based on a multitude of information and Sensor sources for an almost instantaneous response to a threat. SHIP,S C Wflffiifesi welcome you aboard the finest Missile Frigate in the world, living up to her motto, ffReady and Ablef' CTERISTICS BUILT BY: ....... Todd Pacific Shipyards Los Angeles Division San Pedro, California SPEED: .... . . . KEEL LAID: ...... 6 March 6 1982 AIRCRAFT: AUXILIARIES: . . . 0 4 1000 Kilowatt Ship Service Diesel Generators 28+ knots 2 SH-60B Seahawk Helicopters CHRISTENED: .... 18 December 1982 COMMISSIONED: .17 March 1984 at Long Beach Naval Station, Long Beach, California I... ,, W... ARMAMENTS: . . .0 MK 32 ASW Torpedo Tubes C2 Triple y Mountsj ' MK 13 Guided Missile Launcher VL..'w, , , ,, ., I. LL, DISPLACEMENT: ..... 4100 tons V. ' Standard Anti-Aircraft Missiles I .Qfiif i.!p Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles LENGTH: ........ .... 4 53 feet Ill, 75 76mm Rapid Firing Gun N M, I gppg oil LL 15 Close-in Weapon System BEAM: -----.-- -..- 4 oooo ' V IIMIIP5 f?F.lf'fllFQef .... rg. dl .i.1.. If COMPLEMENT: .:r7fCffiEErsp 515i Cliiefg fl 1 Q ji eff I 1 f I 1 I EQ I 5 5 I it 3 Sonaf PROPULSION: . T 555555 I Officers j 1810 Enlistedji I I ' 2 General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbines for 41,000 Shaft Horsepower ' 1 Controllable Reversible Pitch Propeller 0 2 350 Horsepower Electric Drive Auxiliary Propulsion Units 1' oois is so A' 'o ' ' 1 YSQSESE liifiiif lVI6fiiitei13'S5nar ' AN X SLQ 25 Torpedo Countermeasure Set 0 LAMPS MK III Weapon System ' AN X SPS 49 Air Search Radar 0 AN X SPS 55 Surface Search Radar 0 MK 92 Fire Control System ' ANXSLQ 32 Electronic Warfare System ' MK 36 SRBOC Decoy System SHIP 'S MISSION cl? CHARACTERISTICS

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LCDR Kevin Flanagan is a native of New York City and a 1984 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University. i LCDR Flanagan, s initial sea tours were as Communications and Boilers Officer in USS JUNEAU CLPD 105 and Battery Control and Assistant Operations Officer in USS LEAH Y CCG l65. Following instructor duty at the United States Naval Academy, LCDR Flanagan attended Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School. LCDR Flanaganis next sea tour was as Operations Officer in USS GETTYSBURG CCG 645. Following GE TTYSB URG, LCDR Flanagan attended EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR KEVIN P. FLANNAGAN UNITED STATES NAVY the Naval War College where, he earned a Masters of Arts in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies, Upon graduation from the Naval War College, LCDR Flanagan was assigned to the staff of Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, San Diego, Califomia as Flag Secretary. In 2000 LCDR Flanagan reported to USS THACH where he is currently serving as Executive Officer. In addition to various campaign and service medals, LCDR Flanagan's decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal Cwith two gold stars5, and the Navy Achievement Medal Cwith two gold stars5. LCDR Flanagan is married to the former Mary Ellen Kiely and has a son, Daniel. COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDMC GLENN ST. PIERRE S UNITED STATES NAVY CMDMC Glenn Thomas St. Pierre is a native of Submarine Warfare Lafayette, Louisiana. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1978 and received recruit training at RTC San Diego, California. After Boot Camp, he attended Sonar Technician HA and ANISQS-26CX Operator Schools. CMDMC St. Pierre has served on the following ships: USS J ULI US A. F URER CFFG-65, USS STEPHEN W GROVES CFFG-295, and USS COPELAND CFFG- 255. His shore tours have been as Squadron Training Assistant for Commander, Destroyer Squadron EIGHT, ANISQQ-89CV52 Sonar Course Supervisor at Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Center Pacific, San Diego, CA., Force Anti-Submarine Warfare Assistant for Commander, Navy Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, San Diego, CA., and Command Master Chief and Anti- EXECUTIVE OFFICER cl? CMC 6 Analyst for Commander Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-ONE, Sea Combat Commander embarked in Uss JOHN A C. STENNIS CCVN-745. On 30 January 01, Master Chief St. Pierre reported to THACH as the Command Master Chief. In addition to various campaign and service medals, Master Chief St. Pierre's decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine C01'pS Commendation Medal Cwith two gold stars5, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Cwith one gold SIHYSD, and Navy Good Conduct Medal Cwith four bronze stars5. f

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Ugggg, ...FROM THE HEART REMEMBERING AMSCCAWJ RONALD HILAND i 'QA t II ll O I ' . I! . . J 5 E-. x 9. ' 4 X 1 ,N 1 1 '5!:: , : AUUBWWWUDU' Some people can touch you in a special way. Some people have that about them - to give and not be concerned about receiving. That was Chief Hiland. For the short time that Chief I-Iiland was with us he did just that, he touched us in that special way, a way that can not easily be put into words. He touched our hearts in the short time he was with us, but his heart and soul will remain with us forever. On behab' of the Air Department, we would like to extend our gratitude to the entire TI-IACH crew for all the kind words and assistance that was provided to us during this dwcult time. -Officers and Men of HSL-49 Det 8- AIWSCKAWQ RONALD HILAND The Chiefs of USS THACH are extremely saddened by the loss of Ron. Not only was he a fellow Chief but he was a friend to all. We were graced by his presence for such a short time, but he ayjfected all he met. His kind heart and lovable spirit will forever be a part of us. Those who worked for him and with him have truly benefited from his knowledge and leadership. It will not be long until one of the jirst classes fr0Wl his squadron make Chief and they will have learned from one of the Navy 's finest - how to be a Chief -THACH CPO Mess- H 1 ,N I U X t i Y f F F 8 R 9