Thach (FFG 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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I . Chief always showed that he had the utmost confi- dence in my abilities as a Helo Tech. Even when things seemed impossible to accomplish, he would just give me that famous smile and I knew he was behind me one- hundred percent. I could talk to Chief as one ofthe guys, which was great because that made me comfortable with my job. You can never replace such a great leader, but only imitate his leadership. -AT3 Eduardo SaiZ-- I: I i I ...FROM THE HEART: REMEMBERING way, AMSCQAW RONALD HILAND READY AND ABLE GL. uxllagltii sim I have never seen a man work so hard. That's what made him happy, with that hahfsmile on his face, he would just look all over that Helicopter until he found something more to occupy his hands. He absolutly always wanted the best for us. He would talk about going to ports and all of us would be together having a good time sippin on a beer. I miss him. I really miss the man. -A WI Bobby Breed- Chief was a great man to me and I looked up to him in every way. Whether it was his personal virtues or his work ethic, I was always trying to be like him. I will always remember him in my heart and as a friend K even though he didn't know itj. I 'll never forget the day the accident happened, that day will live on inside my memories until the day I die. I 'll always remember to keep the fingerprints of the aircraft too. We miss you .... I miss you Chief -ADAN Brendan M. Slivinski- AMSCKAWQ RONALD HILAND 9