Vulcan (AR 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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I CAPT C. F. RICHELIEU COMMANDER, SERVICE GROUP TWO Captain Reichelieu assumed duties as Commander Service Squadron FOUR on 7 June 1974 and additional duty as Commander Service Group TWO on 1 January 1975. Prior to assuming duties as COMSERVRON FOUR he headed the Systems Integration Branch in the Office of CNO. He attended St. Lawrence University, Union College, and received his commission from the Midshipmen’s School at the University of Notre Dame in July 1945. Prior to his entrance into Submarine School he served as Assistant Gunnery Officer in USS LUNGA POINT and as Gunnery and Operations Officer in USS MYLES C. FOX. He was then assigned as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Chief of Staff, Commander Seventh Fleet. Upon graduation from Submarine School he served in the submarines PICKEREL and CREVALLE. From 1953 to 1955 he served as Ship’s Superintendent for submarines at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard. In 1955 he reported to USS CATFISH and served as Engineering and Executive Officer. He then served as Ass’t Officer in Charge of Guided Missile Unit 51. In 1959 he took command of USS THORNBACK. From 1962 to 1964 he served as Submarine Weapons System Officer in the Office of CNO. In 1964 he reported to Staff, Commander Submarine Force. U.S. Pacific Fleet where he served as Force Plans Officer. This was followed by Command of Submarine Division THIRTEEN in Pearl Harbor. He commanded USS KANKAKEE (AO-39) from July 1967 to May 1968 and USS SEVERN (AO-61) from June 1968 to August 1969. 5

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COMMANDER NAVAL SURFACE FORCE UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET NORFOLK. VIRGINIA 23511 This year marks the birth of the Naval Surface Force, Atlantic with its many challenges and responsibilities that directly affect the. whole spectrum of Surface Warfare. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Holloway bald that the establishment of the Surface Forces Atlantic and Pacific will give the Surface Navy the unique capability to: ...Emphasize and innovativeiy expand the Integration of Surface Warfare concepts, tactics, readiness and tAalnlng to meet offensive as well as defensive missions and to significantly enhance the Surface Warfare image by developing a natuAal community with established AequlAements, priorities and objectives with which all surface sailors can a elate.” As new surface ships and weapons systems enteA the fleet In IncAeaslng numbers, all ouA efforts should be channeled towaAd obtal-nlng pAofesslonal and capable pcASonnel. AdmiAal Holloway said, ”The SuAface FoAce must successfully compete foA the best offlceA and enlisted talent available. AttAactlng and Aetalnlng high caliber, enthusiastic and dedicated men foA ouA new ships, In my view, is its most compelling goal. This goal can be successfully achieved by Instituting and maintaining challenging standaAds and cAeatlng an atmospheAe that generates espirlt and a sense of contribution to a vital Navy mission on the paht of each offlceA and man assigned The Naval SuAface FoAce Atlantic will make eveAy effoAt towaAd achieving this goal. With youA support and assistance, the Surface Force will be a unified force that will serve the Navy and the nation well In the yeans ahead. R. E. ADAMSON, Jr. c— Dice Admiral, U.S. Navy

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CAPT C. J. LIMERICK. Jr. CHIEF STAFF OFFICER CDR R. F. WILSON SUPPLY OFFICER LCDR R. H. JOHNSON. Jr. OPERATIONS OFFICER LCDR E. J. MAMER MATERIAL OFFICER