Thach (FFG 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 0 I I I I . I I I I I I I COMBAT SYSTEMS OFFICER LT WALTER TAYLGR I THACH's Western Pacific Deployment in 2001 gave the members of Combat Systems Department several opportunities to prove themselves in circumstances not normally faced. While the majority of Combat Systems ' Department fulfilled their duties in air-conditioned spaces, a number of them braved severe heat as members of THACH's Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team CVBSSJ, enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq. ' CA Division, which includes Sonar Technicians CST'sJ and Torpedomen CTM,sJ, is responsible for an array of equipment which includes the SQQ-89 Undersea Warfare Suite, King Fisher Mine Avoidance System, and tht? MK 46 Torpedoes. Throughout the WESTPAC 601, CA Division proved themselves worthy preparing daily for W battle against any possible foe. I I I 4 I CE Division, the men of the Electronics Division, include Electronics Technicians CET,sJ and lnteri0f Communication Technicians CIC'sJ. These technical experts are responsible for the Surveillance Radars and I Communications equipment. CE Division is the interlocking force which ties all combat functions together. I The Fire Controlmen CFC, sb of CF Division are responsible for controlling THA CH ' s Weapons systems. From SM-l Missiles to Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles, from 76MM rounds to 20MM rounds, CF Division coordinated the firing of all weapons in offense and defense of T HACH. During WESTPAC. The Gunners Mates CGM,sj of CG Division 4 . were responsible for maintaining all VBSS Weapons and gear during operations in the Arabian Gulf. CG Division ensured that all Small Craft Action Team Weapons were g 1 maintained to the highest possible readiness. In addition, CG Division maintained the MK 75 Gun andthe MK I I 13 Guided Missile Launcher in a state of maximum readiness. X I I I I I 4. I .

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