Thomaston (LSD 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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A , H Y: T, 4,7 1 --1 .rg-2-3-LT, re?-1 .1 v gif: '-- -aff .- ig.-ygfnpgj.-5 . Tfggvf , W Mission ' A 9 The primary mission of an LSD is to transport and launch combat loaded amphibious craft and vehicles in amphibious assault over enemy beaches, to function as Primary Control Ship for these assaults, and to provide docking and repair facilities. To accomplish this mission, LSD's are designed to carry various combinations of landing craft and assault vehicles. A well deck 396 feet long and 48 feet in width can be flooded to a depth of 10 feet by opening the sterngate and pumping sea water into special ballast tanks. This permits the entry of assault craft and boats into the well, after which the water is pumped out of the ballast tanks leaving these craft in a drydocked condition. The provision of portable ramps from the well deck to intermediate decks enhances the basic flexibility of the load an LSD may carry. A large superdeck aft is used for helicopter operations. THOMASTON'S CAPABILITIES TYPE ....... .... D ock Landing Ship LENGTH ....... ............. 5 10 Feet BEAM ............ ..................... ' .84 Feet DISPLACEMENT . . . ...................... 13,000 Tons WEAPONS ....... ..... 3 Twin 3 f50 Caliber Mounts FLIGHT DECK .... ................... 9 6 X 58 Feet WELL DECK .... .................. 3 96 X 48 Feet SPEED ....... ........................Over20Knots DRIVE ...... ...... r .... 2 General Electric Geared Steam Turbines, one for each shaftfscrew ELECTRICAL . . . ..... Generator Capability: 4 Generators with W' 500 KW per Generator M ,L-1 .. ,,.-.,.,.,:, , V4.4-, Y ...ii-.1-,.,sa,11, -. ,..,. ..., , .,.,

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.-....:..,.,..,....,....:.v--4.1My-........,,... .-.-'14..,..,.., -.......f--g.,-- 4' ' ' 2 css ,W r - ' 'BV-ss. CWS' X-wx,,m.f . + E X155 5. N' , f is X s ' l 1 Commander Chrisman was born in Port Arthur, Texas on 8 October 1941. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1964 and Master of Arts Degree in 1976. In 1965 Commander Chrisman entered the United States Navy and attended Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island. After receiving his commission he entered Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and was assigned his first tour of duty in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as Ordnance Officer. Following this tour of duty, Commander Chrisman served as Communications Officer, Anti-Submarine Warfare QASWQX Nuclear Weapons Officer and Weapons Officer on USS ROBINSON QDDG-12, from 1968 to 1971. He then attended Naval Destroyer School QSurface Warfare Officer School, Department Head Coursey. Following graduation he was assigned to USS AGERHOLM QDD-826j as Operations Officer and also served as Weapons Officer from 1971 through 1972. Commander Chrisman then split toured as First Lieutenant on USSCLEVELAND QLPD-7, from 1973 through 1974. Following his tours of sea duty Com- mander Chrisman attended the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA, and Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. He received a MA degree in National Security Affairs and a subspecialty designator in Intelligence. Following Postgraduate School, Commander Chrisman was assigned to the Headquarters of Third Marine Amphibious Force, Okinawa, Japan, where he served as Navy Liaison Officer to the Com- manding General. One year later Commander Chrisman reported aboard USS BRISTOL COUNTY QLST- 1198j as Executive Officer, serving from 1978 to 1980. Commander Chrisman was then assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C. from May of 1980 to April 1982. Commander Chrisman's military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Battle Efficiency E Ribbon, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Navy Expert Pistol Medal. Commander Chrisman is married to Dianne L. Shaw. They have one daughter, Joy Aylane age 15, and one son, Gregory Lynn age' 11.