Truett (FF 1095) - Naval Cruise Book

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STANDING NAVAL FORCE ATLANTIC STANAVFORLANT is composed of between four and nine destroyer or frigate type ships, operating as one unit on la continuing basis. Ships of various nationalities will normally remain with the squadron for a period of up to six months. They are relieved by a unit of the same nationality or a vessel from another NATO member. Commanding the squadron is a commodore who is selected annually from one of the countries contributing ships to the force. The commodore is aided by a staff of officers who are also provided by participating countries. The STANDING NAVAL FORCE is tasked with achieving four basic objectives. First, it serves to foster cooperation and maintain naval cohesiveness within the Atlantic Alliance. The force participates in numerious NATO exercises, as well as National Operations, in both European and North American waters throughout the year. During these intensive at sea periods, the force maintains a high level of training while continually evaluating NATO Naval Tactics in the areas of ASW, AAW, Surface Warfare, and Convoy Duty. Equally important is the demonstration of NATO's solidarity and unity through the formation of a single Multi-National naval squadron. During any given year, STANAVFORLANT may visit up to 30 ports in 10 countries. In each port general visiting and various people-to-people programs allow citizens to judge for themselves the feasibility and flexibility of NATO. Another important function of the squadron is its immediate availability, and readiness to deploy to the scene of any possible confrontation to reaffirm the determination of the NATO Alliance and provide a visible deterrent force. Should a situation like this occur, the squadron would also possibly have to fulfill its final objective, which is to provide the nucleus around which a more powerful and versatile NATO Naval Force could be formed.

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I USS TRUETT joined Commodore JQMH. Cox, Royal Navy Ccmxmwnnzz STANDING NAVAL. Ponce A1'1,AN1i1cf FLAC-:SHIP : HMS LONDON 7 December STANAVFORLANT in Kiel in July and it took no time at all for me to realize that a very special ship had joined - a ship with a high professional ability but above that,a community of men with a particular spirit and esprit who were soon at home with the six other nationalities in the Force. In the six months have worked hard - and have earned yourselves deployment you played hard. You a deservedly high reputation at sea and have been First Class Ambassadors for the USN and NATO ashore. Although not equipped to carry a Flag, you allowed me to conduct business from USS TRUETT during I was sorry to leave. Force. You have added during your deployment a happy homecoming and May we meet again soon dank ZW, Exercise TEAMWORK. Ours is a unique to its lustre I wish you all well earned leave. Q1 J.M.H. COX Commodore, Royal Navy 1976

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