Underwood (FFG 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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? . 3 - .,. ' l... ,war ' ff iffy-.Az H 62.1-3 2 ' ' ' I. K is Shield: Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Navy and represent the sea and excellence. The chevron is a symbol of strength. The dolphins refer to Commander Underwood's three highly successful submarine patrols in the Pacific during World War 11, for which he was awarded three Navy Crosses, represented by the crosses on the shield. Crest: The trident, torches and laurel are adapted from the Naval Academy device and are used to symbolize naval prowess, fire power, and excellence of capabilities. The sword refers to the highly ' if 2 coveted Academy Sword awarded to Captain Underwood for athletic excellence during his train- ing at the United States Naval Academy Motto: Whensoever hostile aggressions...require a resort to war, we must meet our duty and convince the world that we are just friends and brave enemies. Thomas Iefferson Letter to Andrew Iackson December 3, 1806 SHIP'S COAT OI? ARMS THE FIGHTING DEVII.'S SHIP'S CHARACTERISTICS H ISTO RY USS UNDERWOOD is the twenty-ninth OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS Guided Missile Frigate and the first in the third generation of the class. UNDERWOOD's primary mission is providing in-depth protection for military and merchant shipping, amphibious task forces, and underway replenishment groups. UNDERWOOD can swiftly employ surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, rapid-fire 76MM gun, a Close-In Weapons System CCIWSJ, and anti-submarine warfare CASWJ torpedoes. Embarked LAMPS MK III SH-60B helicopters are an extension of UNDERWOOD'S fighting capability able to strike over-the-horizon hostile surface and sub-surface threats, and counter hostile air threats. The propulsion system is a two-engine, computer-con- trolled gas turbine power plant similar to those found on a DC-10 commercial airliner. The engines can be on-line and operational in just a few minutes. Commissioned 29 January 1983, UNDERWOOD conducted her maiden deployment with U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. Her key role in the search and recovery effort following the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster earned the ship the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation. In 1986 The Fighting Devils were awarded the Battenburg Cup and earned the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation as the BEST SHIP IN THE ATLANTIC FLEET . UNDERWOOD has participated in numerous Counter Narcotics Operations in the Caribbean Sea and several major six-month deployments, including assignment in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Storm. A For the ship's sustained outstanding performance and consistent readiness to go in harm's way UNDERWOOD was presented the Battle Efficiency Award CBattle E , for the 1993 competitive cycle. UNDERWOOD recently completed her fifth major deploy- ment, conducting multi-national Maritime Interdiction Force Operations in the Red Sea. UNDERWOOD'S homeport is Mayport, Florida. On behalf of the Officers and Crew, I would like to extend a hearty Welcome Aboard ! Displacement: 4100 ........ ......... T ons Dimensions: Length ....... ' ................. ....... 4 5 feet Beam ............................ ......... 4 5 feet Navigational Draft .................... 24'! 2 feet Complement: 15 Officers, 17 Chief Petty Officers, I 175 Enlisted I Propulsion: Two General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbines, 40,000 Total Shaft Horse- power, One Controllable Reversible Pitch Propeller, y Two 350 Horsepower Electric Drive Auxiliary Propulsion Units Auxiliaries: Four 1000 Kilowatt Ship's Service Diesel Generators Maximum Speed: 28 '+ Knots Two SH-60B LAMPS III Multipurpose Helicopters MK 13 Guided Missile Launching System with STANDARD Surface-to- Air Missiles and HARPOON Surface- to-Surface Missiles, 76 MM Rapid Fire Dual Purpose Gun, Two Triple Tube Antisubmarine Torpedo Mounts Medium Range Digital Sonar, SQQ-19 Tactical Towed Array Sonar Long Range Air Search Radar, Surface Search X Navigational Radar, Electronic Support Measures Receiving Set, Digital Fire Control System Command and Control: . . . Digital Computer System which integrates all Weapons and Sensors Aircraft: Armament: Sensors: