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Declassified by authority: NND004029
BY: OC
NARA Date 2/5/01
Note: Names marked with an asterisk (*) are assigned aliases.
Saturday, 1 August 1970
0000- Steaming in company with TU 70.0.3 composed of DESRON 3 less USS MAHAN (DLG 11) and
0400 USS TUCKER (DD 875), enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, IAW
COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE embarked on
the USS STERETT (DLG 31). Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set
throughout the ship. The ship is darkened with the exception of normal navigation lights. The
ship is in station 4 of a circular screen with the USS STERETT as guide. When on station the
guide bears 193°T, 3000 yards. Base course, formation axis and screen axis are 103°T. Base
speed is 17 knots.
0100 (K) Advanced ship's clocks one hour to conform to -11 (L) time zone.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0400- Underway as before.
0800
0500 Changed operational control to COMFIRSTFLT, deactivated TU 70.0.3 and activated TU 15.9.4,
composed of DESRON THREE less USS MAHAN (DLG 11) and USS TUCKER (DD 875), enroute
to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from Yokosuka, Japan.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0400- Steaming as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
0902 C/S 15 knots to bring no. 2 boiler on the line.
0949 C/S 16 knots. Changed base speed 16 knots. Commenced two boiler operations.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- No watch information available.
1600
1600- Underway as before.
1800
1555 C/B/S to 16 knots.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
1827 Shifted to single boiler operations with #2 boiler.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
2000- Steaming as before.
2400
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
Sunday, 2 August 1970
0000- Steaming in company as a member of Task Unit 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE less USS
0400 MAHAN (DLG 11), enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, IAW COMDESRON
THREE Op Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE embarked on USS STERETT
(DLG 31). Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set throughout the ship.
Boiler No. 2 and sstg's Nos. 1 and 2 are on the line with the plant crossed. The ship is in
station 4 of a circular screen, with the USS STERETT as guide. When on station, the guide
bears 193°T at 3000 yards. Base course is 103°T, base speed is 16 knots. The ship is
darkened with the exception of normal navigation lights.
0012 C/C to 090°T. When on station, the guide bears 180°T, 3000 yards.
0024 C/S to 15 knots to slow to station.
0047 C/S 16 knots, on station.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- Underway as before. Maneuvering as necessary to maintain station.
0800
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0830 Mustered the crew on station. No new absentees.
0852 C/B/C 140°T. Formation axis now 140°T. Maneuvering to regain station. When on station,
the guide bears 230°T, 3000 yards.
0930 On station.
0935 C/B/S 17 knots.
1148 C/B/C 103°T. C/Form axis 103°T. Maneuvering to regain station. When on station, guide will
bear 193°T, 3000 yards.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1205 On station.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1600- Underway as before.
1800
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
2110 C/B/S 16 knots.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
Monday, 3 August 1970
0000- Steaming in company with Task Unit 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN
0400 (DLG 11) and USS TUCKER (DD 875), enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
in accordance with COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-70. This ship is in station four of a
circular screen. Formation course/axis is 103°T, speed 16 knots. SOPA and OTC are
COMDESRON THREE/CTU 15.9.4 in USS STERETT (DLG 31). STERETT is guide and bears
193°T, range 3000 yards. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set.
The ship is darkened with the exception of navigational lights. One boiler in operation, plant
0100 cross connected.
Advanced all clocks forward one hour to conform to time zone -12 (M).
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0400- Underway as before.
0800
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. New absentees: none.
0759 Stationed the ship at General Quarters for Damage Control Drills.
M. F. HELMER, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0804 Material Condition ZEBRA set.
0843 Material Condition YOKE set. Set Condition of Readiness IV.
M. F. HELMER, LTJG, USNR
1200- Underway as before.
1600
1534 C/S 15 knots to bring additional boiler (#4) on the line.
1549 Boiler's #2 and #4 on the line with the engineering plant load split. C/S 17 knots.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
1601 C/S 20 knots. Proceeding to station.
1627 On station.
1709 C/B/S 20 knots.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1800- Underway as before.
2000
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
2003 C/B/C to 107°T.
2245 C/B/C to 090°T.
2319 C/B/C to 107°T, C/B/S to 18 knots.
M. F. HELMER, LTJG, USNR
Monday, 3 August 1970
0000- Steaming as an element of Task Unit 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN
0400 (DLG 11) and USS TUCKER (DD 875), enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
IAW COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-70. CTU 15.9.4, SOPA, and OTC are COMDESRON
THREE embarked in the USS STERETT (DLG 31). This ship is in station #4 of a circular screen
with the USS STERETT as the guide. Formation course/axis/screen axis are 107°T. Formation
base speed 18 knots. When on station, the guide bears 197°T, 3000 yards. Condition of
Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set. The ship is darkened with the exception of
normal navigational lights.
0000 Retarded all clocks 24 hours to conform with +12(Y) time zone.
0203 C/B/S to 15 knots.
0240 C/B/C to 102°T. Changed formation axis to 102°T. C/B/S 17 knots. Maneuvering to regain
station. When on station, the guide will bear 192°T, 3000 yards.
0246 On station.
0333 C/B/C 105°T. C/form axis to 105°T. Maneuvering to regain station. When on station, guide
will bear 195°T.
0336 On station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0400- Steaming as before.
0800
0403 C/B/C 106°T. C/B/S 16 knots.
0416 C/B/S 15 knots.
0445 Maneuvering to take new station 6 in a column formation. When on station, the guide will
bear 106°T, range 6000 yards.
0509 On station. C/B/S 17 knots.
0516 C/B/C 110°T.
0526 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while proceeding to station 2000 yards astern of
the USS MATTAPONI (AO 41).
0610 On station.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0700 Mustered the crew on station. No new absentees.
0724 C/S 12 knots.
0728 C/C 100°T. C/S 17 knots. Proceeding to waiting station to refuel from USS MATTAPONI (AO
41).
0730 C/C 110°T.
0737 C/S 15 knots.
0738 C/S 14 knots.
0739 C/S 12 knots. On waiting station.
0751 Stationed the Refueling Detail.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0837 Commenced approach to USS MATTAPONI, port side.
0844 Alongside USS MATTAPONI. R. Corpen 110°T, R. Speed 12 knots.
0846 Shot line received aft.
0857 Receiving fuel aft.
1002 All lines and hoses clear. Maneuvering to clear portside USS MATTAPONI (AO 41). C/S 20
knots. C/C 109°T.
1005 Secured Refueling Detail.
1020 C/C 115°T.
1024 C/S 25 knots in preparation for 25 knot economy run.
1045 C/C 110°T.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1200- Underway as before.
1600
1200 Commenced 25 knot economy run.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1800- Steaming as before.
2000
1826 C/S 20 knots.
1900 C/S 25 knots.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
2000- Underway as before.
2400
2007 C/C 105°T.
2209 C/S 20 knots.
2217 Intercepted USS MACKENZIE (DD 836). C/S 17 knots.
2255 Proceeding to station 045°R, 2000 yards from MACKENZIE.
2257 C/S 20 knots. C/C 082°T.
2258 C/C 102°T.
2307 Proceeding 1000 yards astern MACKENZIE.
2308 C/S 25 knots.
2310 C/C 085°T.
2312 C/C 070°T.
2315 C/C 065°T.
2324 C/C 070°T.
2327 C/S 15 knots.
2331 C/C 095°T. C/S 17 knots.
2332 C/C 100°T.
2334 C/C 106°T. C/S 18 knots.
2350 C/S 15 knots. On station, 1000 yards astern MACKENZIE. Base course 108°T, base speed 15
knots.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
Tuesday, 4 August 1970
0000- Steaming as an element of Task Unit 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN
0400 (DLG 11) and USS TUCKER (DD 875), enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
IAW COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-70. Presently in a formation 1-JP4 with USS
MACKENZIE as guide. Formation course/axis are 108°T. Formation base speed is 15 knots.
When on station, the guide bears 108°T, 1000 yards. CTU 15.9.4 is COMDESRON THREE
embarked on the USS STERETT (DLG 31). SOPA and OTC are Commanding Officer USS
MACKENZIE (DD 836). All ships of TU 15.9.4 are acting independently for engineering trials
except this ship and the USS MACKENZIE (DD 836). Condition of Readiness IV and Material
Condition YOKE are set throughout the ship. The ship is darkened with the exception of
normal navigation lights. The ship is steaming on Nos. 2 and 4 boilers with sstg's 1 and 2 on
0100 Advanced all clocks one hour to conform with +11(X) time zone.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0400- Underway as before.
0800
0420 Maneuvering in the vicinity of station to blow tubes.
0447 Maneuvering to resume station.
0505 On station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Steaming as before.
0800
0727 C/B/S 10 knots.
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0800- (Con't.) Underway as before.
1200
1051 C/S 15 knots.
1052 Proceeding to station 1 of circular screen. Guide is USS MACKENZIE (DD 836), in station 2.
When on station, guide bears 018°T, 3000 yards.
1110 C/B/S to 16 knots.
1112 On station.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- (Con't.) Steaming as before. Proceeding to position 1000 yards abeam the guide,
1200 MACKENZIE, for double echo checks.
1140 On station.
1150 C/S 16.5 knots. C/C 119°T. Completed double echo checks. Proceeding to assigned station.
When on station, the guide will bear 018°T, range 3000 yards.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1209 C/C 106°T.
1215 C/C 104°T.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- (Con't.) Underway as before.
1600
1227 C/C 106°T.
1330 Set General Quarters for Damage Control and ASW Drills.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1200- (Con't.) Steaming as before.
1600
1340 Commenced D. C. Drills.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- (Con't.) Underway as before.
1600
1436 C/C 104°T.
1449 Set Condition YOKE throughout the ship.
1450 C/C 107°T. Secured from General Quarters.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
1903 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds in the vicinity of station to blow tubes.
1940 Maneuvering to resume station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
2000- Steaming as before.
2400
2007 On station.
2100 C/B/C 110°T. C/B/S 17 knots. Formation axis is 110°T.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
Wednesday, 5 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE less USS MAHAN (DLG 11),
0400 enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, IAW COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-
70. SOPA and OTC are CO USS MACKENZIE (DD 836). CTU 15.9.4 is COMDESRON THREE
embarked on USS STERETT (DLG 31). Presently in a circular screen with stations 0, 5 and 6
vacant. The guide is USS MACKENZIE (DD 836). When on station, the guide will bear 020°T,
3000 yards. Base course is 110°. Base speed is 17 knots. Boilers Nos. 2 and 4 are on the
line to sstg's Nos. 1 and 2, superheat is 850°F, with the plant split. Condition of Readiness IV
and Material Condition YOKE is set throughout the ship. The ship is darkened with the
exception of normal navigation lights.
0100 Advanced all clocks ahead one hour to conform with +10(W) time zone. Commenced sonar
noise level test. Maneuvering at various speeds to open formation.
0310 Completed sonar noise level test.
0320 On station.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- Underway as before.
0800
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0800 C/B/S 12 knots.
0815 USS WADDELL assumed duties as OTC and guide. Guide, when on station, now bears 260°T,
3000 yards.
0830 C/B/S 16 knots.
1032 C/B/S 17 knots.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
1330 Exercised the crew at General Quarters.
1334 Material Condition ZEBRA set. Commenced Damage Control Drills.
1439 Completed D. C. Drills. Set Condition YOKE.
1445 Secured from General Quarters.
1500 C/B/C 101°T. This ship assigned guide.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1600- Underway as before.
1800
1749 OTC assumed guide. Proceeding to station 180°R, 2000 yards astern guide.
1758 On station.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
2040 Proceeding independently to new station, Station #5 in column open order with the USS
STERETT as the guide. Base course 109°T, base speed 12 knots.
2140 COMDESRON THREE assumed duties as OTC for TU 15.9.4, which now consists of DESRON
THREE less USS MAHAN (DLG 11) and USS H. W. TUCKER (DD 875).
2155 C/B/S 16 knots.
2200 Radar landfall on Kauai of Hawaiian Islands.
2226 On station. When on station, guide, USS STERETT (DLG 31), bears 108°T, 4000 yards.
Maneuvering to maintain station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
Thursday, 6 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE less USS MAHAN (DLG 11),
0400 USS TUCKER (DD 875) and USS MASON (DD 852), enroute from Yokosuka, Japan, to Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, IAW COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON
THREE in USS STERETT (DLG 31). This ship is in station 5 of a column open order. When on
station, the guide, STERETT, bears 107°T, range 4000 yards. Base course is 109°T. Base
speed is 16 knots. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set. The ship is
darkened with the exception of normal navigation lights.
0215 C/B/C 104°T.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0400- Underway as before.
0800
0545 Formation changed to column formation. When on station, the guide bears 104°T, 4000
yards. Maneuvering to station.
0615 On station.
0620 C/C 090°T. C/S 5 knots.
0712 C/C 135°T.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. New absentees: none.
0745 C/B/C to 090°T.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0931 C/B/C to 045°T. C/B/S to 19 knots.
0958 C/B/S to 20 knots.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- (Con't.) Steaming as before.
1200
1101 Detached from formation to proceed independently into port. C/C 070°T. C/S 15 knots.
1132 C/C 065°T.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- Underway as before.
1600
1206 C/S 16 knots. C/C 060°T.
1207 Shifted control to aft steering.
1208 Shifted steering control to bridge.
1212 C/S 15 knots.
1220 Tested astern steam, secured superheat on 2 and 4 boilers. Tested ship's whistle.
1223 C/S 16 knots. C/S 15 knots. Set the Special Sea Detail.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1200- (Con't.) Steaming as before.
1600
1235 Captain and Navigator on the bridge.
1244 Received permission to enter port. C/C 332°T.
1250 Entered inland waters. Captain at the conn.
1258 Passed buoy 3, 200 yards abeam to port.
1306 C/C 358°T.
1308 C/C 002°T. Proceeding on various courses and speeds while standing into Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii.
1331 YTL 571 made fast to port bow.
1351 Moored starboard side to USS MASON (DD 852), in a nest of three ships at berth B-24, US
Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Inboard ship is USS BRYCE CANYON (AD 36).
1356 YTL 571 underway from alongside to port.
1405 Standard mooring lines doubled. Secured the Sea Detail.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. D. MELTON, SK1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
W. J. BARKHURST, LTJG, USNR
Friday, 7 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to the USS MASON (DD 852), with six standard mooring lines at berth
0400 Twenty-four, United States Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. SOPA is Commander in Chief
Pacific Fleet. Number four boiler and number one generator are on the line. Services from the
pier include fresh water and telephone lines only. Material Condition YOKE is set throughout
the ship. Condition of Readiness IV is set. Ship is in a nest of three ships, which include the
MASON and USS BRYCE CANYON (AD 36). Ships present include men-of-war of the United
States and allied navies and merchants of the free world.
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
J. D. MELTON, SK1
0400- (Con't.) Moored as before. Mustered the crew at quarters. New Absentees: *Hangle, T.,
0800 MM3; *Slinger, T., SKSN; *Wilburt, L., SHL3.
R. G. ULMER, JR., LTJG, USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0825 *Wilburt, L., SHL3 returned aboard, having been UA since 0730 this date.
1126 *Hangle, T. A., MM3, returned aboard having been UA since 0730 this date.
R. G. ULMER, JR., LTJG, USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1412 *Slinger, T., SKSN, returned to the ship after being UA since 0730 this date.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1806 RIDLEN, William L., SN, B58 50 32, transferred this date to Flag Allowance,
COMCRUDESPAC, San Diego, with thirty (30) days emergency leave DELREP.
V. J. GROVES, JR., FTC, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
A. C. VINZON, SH1, USN
Saturday, 8 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS MASON (DD 852) with standard destroyer mooring lines
0400 doubled at berth Twenty-four (24), United States Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. SOPA is
CINCPACFLT. Number four (4) boiler and number one generator are on the line. Services
from the pier include fresh water and telephone services only. Material Condition YOKE is set
throughout the ship. Condition of Readiness IV is set. The ship is moored in a nest of three
ships, which include the USS BRYCE CANYON (AD 36). Ships include men of war of the US and
allied navies and merchants of the free world.
J. D. MELTON, SK1
0400- Moored as before.
0800
B. T. MOORE, MM1, USN
0400- (Con't.) Moored as before. Mustered the crew at quarters. New Absentees: *Moosetracks, J.
0800 L., ETR2; *Gramton, J. D., FN; *Bengalman, W. L., EM1, USN; *Wilbrose, T. M., SN, USN.
D. E. McCAIN, GMGC, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
D. E. McCAIN, GMGC, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. D. SULLIVAN, LTJG, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
W. W. WETHERINGTON, RD1
Sunday, 9 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS MASON (DD 852) with standard destroyer mooring lines
0400 doubled at berth Twenty-four (24), United States Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. SOPA is
CINCPACFLT. Number four (4) boiler and number one ship's service generator are on the line.
Receiving fresh water and telephone service from the pier. Material Condition YOKE is set, and
the ship is in Condition of Readiness IV. This ship is in a nest of three ships, including the USS
BRYCE CANYON (AD 36). Ships present include various units of the United States Pacific Fleet
and allied navies and merchants of the free world.
W. M. NICHOLS, LTJG, USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0608 *Moosetracks, J. L., ETR2, USN, returned on board having been UA from 0730, 8 August 1970.
0633 *Bengalman, W. L., EM1, USN, returned on board having been UA from 0730, 8 August 1970.
0700 Lit fires under number three boiler.
0720 *Gramton, J. D., FN, returned on board having been UA from 0730, 8 August 1970.
D. E. McCAIN, GMGC, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0758 *Wilbrose, T. M., USN, returned from UA since 0730, 8 August 1970.
0800 Mustered the crew on station. New absentees: none.
J. D. SULLIVAN, LTJG, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1200 Electrical load is split.
1215 Set the Special Sea Detail.
G. N. CONNER, LTJG, USNR
1200- (Con't.) Moored as before.
1600
1301 Captain and Navigator on the bridge. Completed all preparations for getting underway.
1327 YTL 571 made fast to port bow.
1330 Underway IAW COMDESRON THREE Op Ord 301-70, enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San
Diego, California. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds while standing out of Pearl
Harbor. Captain at the conn.
1334 YTL 571 clear to port.
1339 LT. ROBERTSON at the conn.
1344 Passed buoy #22, 5000 yards to port.
1357 Passed buoy 6, 300 yards to port.
1408 Secured the Sea Detail.
1412 Entered international waters. Maneuvering various courses and speeds awaiting the guide,
USS STERETT (DLG 31) to clear the harbor.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1600- Steaming as before.
1800
1633 Proceeding to station 4 of a circular screen. Base course 072°T. Base speed 18 knots.
1701 On station. Guide bears 162°T, 3000 yards.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1600- (Con't.) Underway as before.
1800
1732 C/S 20 knots. Opening formation.
1744 C/S 15 knots to light superheaters.
1750 C/S 17 knots.
1753 C/S 18 knots. On station.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
1837 C/B/C to 060°T.
1900 C/B/C to 072°T.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
Monday, 10 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE less USS MAHAN (DLG 11),
0400 enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego, California, IAW COMDESRON THREE Op Ord
301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE in USS STERETT (DLG 31). This ship in
station 4 of a circular screen. When on station, the guide, STERETT (DLG 31), bears 162°T,
range 3000 yards. Base course is 072°T. Base speed 18 knots. Condition of Readiness IV
and Material Condition YOKE are set. Formation axis is 072°T. Ship is darkened with
exception of normal navigation lights.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0400- Underway as before.
0800
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0955 Commenced BRANDING IRON CPX.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1200- Underway as before.
1600
1330 Set Condition ZEBRA for Damage Control Drills.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
1601 Set Material Condition YOKE throughout the ship. Secured from General Quarters.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1800- Underway as before.
2000
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
Tuesday, 11 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN (DLG
0400 11), enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego, California, IAW COMDESRON THREE Op
Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE embarked in the USS STERETT (DLG
31). The ship is in station 4 of a circular screen. When on station, the guide, USS STERETT
(DLG 31), bears 162°T, 3000 yards. Base course, screen and formation axis are 072°T. Base
speed 18 knots. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set. Ship is
darkened with the exception of normal navigation lights.
0100 Advanced all clocks one hour to conform with +9(V) time zone.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0400- Steaming as before.
0800
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1200- Underway as before.
1600
1301 C/B/S to 20 knots.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1800- Steaming as before.
2000
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
2000- Underway as before.
2400
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
Wednesday, 12 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN (DLG
0400 11), enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego, California, IAW COMDESRON THREE Op
Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE embarked in the USS STERETT (DLG
31). This ship is in station 4 of a circular screen. When on station, the guide, USS STERETT
(DLG 31), bears 167°T, 3000 yards. Base course, formation axis and screen axis are 072°T.
Base speed is 20 knots. The ship is steaming on Nos. 1 and 3 boilers with sstg's 1 and 2 on
the line. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set. The ship is darkened
with the exception of normal navigation lights.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0400- Underway as before.
0800
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
0844 Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to take lifeguard station astern of the formation.
0856 On station. Stationed the Lifeguard Detail. C/B/C 065°T, C/B/S 15 knots.
0931 Stationed the Highline Detail for personnel transfer with USS MASON (DD 852).
0941 Secured the Lifeguard Detail.
0947 Commenced approach to port side MASON. Captain at the conn.
0957 Alongside. First line over.
1004 First man transferred.
1052 Completed transfer of 11 personnel.
1055 Commenced breakaway. LT. ROBERTSON at the conn.
1057 Proceeding to station. When on station, the guide bears 155°T, range 2000 yards.
1109 On station.
1123 C/B/C 073°T, C/B/S 18.5 knots.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- Underway as before.
1600
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
1635 C/B/S to 15 knots. Proceeding to lifeguard station for USS MACKENZIE (DD 836) and USS
TUCKER (DD 875).
1701 On station.
1735 Proceeding to station #4.
1755 C/B/S to 19 knots.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
1905 On station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
2000- Steaming as before.
2400
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
Thursday, 13 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of Task Unit 15.9.4, consisting of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN
0400 (DLG 11). SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE. The Task Unit is in a circular screen with
this ship in station four. When on station, the guide, USS STERETT (DLG 31) will bear 163°T,
3000 yards. Base course is 073°T. Base speed is 19 knots. Boilers Nos. one and three are on
the line to sstg's Nos. one and two, with the plant split. The ship is darkened with the
exception of normal navigation lights.
0100 Advanced all clocks one hour to conform to time zone +8(U).
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- Underway as before.
0800
0648 C/B/C to 100°T.
0721 C/B/C to 073°T.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
1119 C/B/S 15 knots.
1159 C/B/S 17 knots.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1200- Steaming as before.
1600
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- (Con't.) Underway as before.
1600
1345 C/S 12 knots. C/C 030°T.
1355 C/C 027°T.
1420 C/C 075°T. C/S 18 knots.
1543 C/S 15 knots.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1600- Underway as before.
1800
1623 C/S 18 knots.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
1800- Underway as before.
2000
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
Friday, 14 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, consisting of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN (DLG
0400 11), enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego, California, IAW COMDESRON THREE Op
Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE embarked in USS STERETT (DLG 31).
This ship is in station 4 of a circular screen. When on station, the guide bears 165°T, range
3000 yards. Guide is STERETT. Base course, screen axis is 075°. Base speed is 18 knots.
The ship is modified darkened with the exception of navigation lights.
0100 Advanced all clocks one hour to conform to time zone +7(T). Condition of Readiness IV and
Material Condition YOKE are set.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0400- Underway as before.
0800
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.) Underway as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. New absentees: none.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- Underway as before.
1200
0812 C/B/C to 010°T. C/B/S to 12 knots.
0837 C/B/C to 076°T. C/B/S to 18 knots.
1100 C/C to 010°T. Maneuvering independently to make BT drop, thence to 1000 yards astern the
USS MASON (DD 852) in preparation for light line transfer.
1103 Set the Light Line Detail.
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
0800- (Con't.) Steaming as before.
1200
1105 C/S 20 knots. Executive Officer at the conn.
1127 C/B/C 010°T. C/B/S 12 knots.
1132 Commenced approach to starboard side USS MASON (DD 852). Captain on the bridge.
1138 First line over.
1145 Transfer completed of one movie.
1147 All lines clear.
1149 Maneuvering to resume station 4. Secured Light Line Detail. C/B/C 076°T. C/B/S 18 knots.
1155 On station. LT. ROBERTSON at the conn.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- Underway as before.
1600
1441 Set the Light Line Detail. Maneuvering to take station 600 yards astern the USS TUCKER (DD
875) in station #6.
1450 C/B/C 340°T. C/B/S 12 knots.
1456 Commencing approach on the USS TUCKER for light line transfer from our starboard amidships
station.
1458 Alongside.
1503 Transferring one movie to USS TUCKER.
1509 Maneuvering to clear USS TUCKER.
1512 Secured Light Line Detail. Maneuvering to regain station.
1510 C/B/C 076°T. C/B/S 18 knots. When on station, the guide will bear 166°T, 3000 yards.
1552 On station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
1600- Steaming as before.
1800
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1800- Underway as before.
2000
1848 C/C 100°T.
1913 C/C 076°T.
F. T. LaPOINTE, JR., LTJG, USNR
2000- Underway as before.
2400
T. R. ALBRECHT, LTJG, USNR
Saturday, 15 August 1970
0000- Steaming as a member of TU 15.9.4, composed of DESRON THREE, less USS MAHAN (DLG
0400 11), enroute from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to San Diego, California, IAW COMDESRON THREE's
Op Ord 301-70. SOPA and OTC are COMDESRON THREE embarked in USS STERETT (DLG 31).
This ship is in station 4 of a circular screen with the USS STERETT in station Zero, as the
guide. When on station, the guide bears 166°T, at 3000 yards. Base course, screen and
formation axis are 076°T. Base speed 18 knots. Material Condition YOKE and Condition of
Readiness IV are set for this OOD's last bridge watch. The ship is darkened with the exception
of normal navigation lights.
0202 C/B/C 067°T. C/B/S 16 knots. C/screen axis 067°T. Maneuvering to regain station. When on
station, the guide will bear 157°T, 3000 yards.
0210 On station.
J. L. STANTON, LTJG, USNR
0400- Steaming as before.
0800
0622 C/B/S 14 knots.
0632 C/B/S 12 knots.
0656 C/B/S 14 knots.
0730 Mustered the crew on station. No new absentees.
0732 Proceeding independently into San Diego Harbor. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds.
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
0800- Steaming as before.
1200
0814 Stationed the Navigation Detail.
0840 Stationed the Special Sea Detail. Captain and Navigator on the bridge.
0847 Passed buoy 1SD, 3000 yards abeam to port.
0910 Entered inland waters.
0913 Passed buoy 9, 200 yards abeam to port.
1038 Captain at the conn.
1101 Moored berth 85N8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. Ships in the nest from inboard
are: USS MACKENZIE (DD 836); USS RUPERTUS (DD 851); and this ship. SOPA is
COMPHIBPAC in USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH 11).
M. D. ROBERTSON, LT, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
2000- Moored as before.
2400
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
Sunday, 16 August 1970
0000- The ship is moored outboard, starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), using standard
0400 mooring lines doubled, in a nest of three destroyers. USS TUCKER (DD 875) is moored
inboard to berth 3, Pier 8, US Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. The ship is on cold iron.
Receiving miscellaneous services from the pier. Ships present include units of the US Pacific
Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is COMPHIBPAC at US Naval
Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. The Captain is aboard.
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0830 Mustered the crew on station. New absentees: *Protractor, S. A., SFP2.
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
W. M. NICHOLS, LTJG, USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1630 SOPA changed from VADM. NELS C. JOHNSON, USN, COMPHIBPAC to VADM R. E. PEET, USN,
COMFIRSTFLT, embarked in USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH 11).
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
2000- Moored as before.
2400
2245 *Protractor, S. A., SFP2, USN, returned aboard after being UA since 0730 this date.
W. E. LINDSAY, PNC
Monday, 17 August 1970
0000- Moored outboard, starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), using standard destroyer
0400 mooring lines doubled. This ship is in a nest of three destroyers with USS TUCKER (DD 875)
inboard to berth 3, pier 8, US Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. The ship is in a cold iron status,
receiving all services from the pier. Material Condition YOKE is set. Ships present include
various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district craft.
SOPA is VADM RAYMOND E. PEET, COMFIRSTFLT, on board USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH 11).
0001 SOPA shifted his flag to USS HORNE (DLG 30).
W. M. NICHOLS, LTJG, USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0745 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
J. D. MELTON, SK1
0800- Moored as before.
1200
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1303 WITHERILL, J. D., BTC, reported aboard.
1340 SHAW, R. E., PC3, and SCHMIDT, SK3, reported aboard.
1348 DUMONT, K. L., FN, reported aboard.
1431 BERK, D. M., FA, and VALENTINE, R. C., BTFN, reported aboard.
1530 YO 203 cast off to port.
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1
1600- Moored as before.
2000
A. C. VINZON, SH1
2000- Moored as before.
2400
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
Tuesday, 18 August 1970
0000- The ship is moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), in a nest of three ships at
0400 berth No. 3, Pier No. 8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, using standard destroyer
mooring lines. The ship is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Material
Condition YOKE is set. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and
merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is Commander 1st Fleet, embarked on board
USS HORNE (DLG 30).
B. T. MOORE, MM1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1, USN
0400- (Con't.) Moored as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: *Flosser, L. C., BT2, USN.
0750 *Flosser, L. C., BT2, USN, returned aboard, having been UA since 0730.
W. J. BARKHURST, LTJG, USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
W. J. BARKHURST, LTJG, USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
W. J. BARKHURST, LTJG, USNR
Wednesday, 19 August 1970
0000- The ship is moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), in a nest of three ships at
0400 berth No. 3, pier No. 8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California, using standard destroyer
mooring lines. The ship is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Material
Condition YOKE is set. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and
merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is Commander 1st Fleet, embarked on board
USS HORNE (DLG 30).
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
0400- Mooed as before.
0800
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
0800- Moored as before. Mustered the crew at quarters. Unauthorized absentees: none.
1200
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. D. SULLIVAN, LTJG, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
Thursday, 20 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851) with standard mooring lines in a nest of
0400 three destroyers at berth #3, pier #8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. Receiving
miscellaneous services from the pier. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific
Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is Commander First Fleet
embarked in USS HORNE (DLG 30).
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1, USN
0400- (Con't.) Moored as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. New absentees: *Flingman, J., DC3.
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
W. E. LINDSAY, PNC
1600- Moored as before.
2000
W. E. LINDSAY, PNC, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. D. MELTON, SK1, USN
Friday, 21 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to the USS RUPERTUS with six standard mooring lines in a nest of three
0400 ships, consisting of the USS TUCKER, USS RUPERTUS, and this ship. SOPA is COMFIRSTFLEET
embarked on the USS HORNE (DLG 30). The ship is cold iron, receiving all services from the
pier. Material Condition YOKE is set throughout the ship and the Condition of Readiness is IV.
The ship is moored at berth 3, pier 8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district
craft.
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
W. J. BARKHURST, LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.)
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: none
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1247 LCDR G. M. ELLIOTT, USN, 630493, reported on board for duty.
B. T. MOORE, MM1, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1822 PAYNE, Paul A., B84 57 69, MR3, reported aboard for duty.
1840 JUDY, Danny L., B45 50 68, MMFA, reported aboard for duty.
1848 Held fire drill.
1904 Secured from fire drill.
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1
2000- Moored as before.
2400
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
Saturday, 22 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to the USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), using standard destroyer mooring
0400 lines, in a nest of three ships, consisting of the USS TUCKER (DD 875), USS RUPERTUS (DD
851), and USS ORLECK (DD 886), at berth No. 3, pier No. 8, US Naval Station, San Diego,
California. The ship is in a cold iron status, receiving health and comfort services from the
pier. Material Condition YOKE is set. Ships present include various units of the US Pacific
Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is COMFIRSTFLEET
embarked in USS HORNE (DLG 30).
B. T. MOORE, MM1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. G. ULMER, JR., LTJG, USNR
0400- (Con't.)
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
W. M. NICHOLS, LTJG, USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
Sunday, 23 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851) with standard destroyer mooring lines
0400 doubled, outboard in a nest of three destroyers at berth 3, pier 8, US Naval Station, San
Diego, Calif. This ship is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Material
Condition YOKE is set. SOPA is COMFIRSTFLT embarked in USS HORNE (DLG 30). Ships
present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and
district craft.
W. M. NICHOLS, LTJG, USNR
0400- Moored as before.
0800
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0800 Mustered the crew at quarters. No absentees.
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
2000- Moored as before.
2400
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
Monday, 24 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), with standard mooring lines doubled, in a
0400 nest of three destroyers at berth #3, pier #8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California.
Receiving miscellaneous services from the pier. Ships present include various units of the US
Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is Commander First
Fleet embarked in USS HORNE (DLG 30).
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
0400- (Con't.) Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
0800
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
C. L. WRIGHT, BT1
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1900 Held Collision Drill.
1908 Secured from Collision Drill.
L. D. COLLINS, SKC, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
Tuesday, 25 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), with standard mooring lines doubled, in a
0400 nest of three destroyers at berth #3, pier #8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California.
Receiving miscellaneous services from the pier. Ships present include various units of the US
Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district craft. SOPA is Commander First
Fleet embarked in USS HORNE (DLG 30).
C. L. WRIGHT, BT1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0740 Mustered crew at quarters. No new absentees.
L. D. COLLINS, SKC, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0855 LOPEZ, O. F., B71 28 59, RM3, departed the ship.
1012 LTJG T. R. ALBRECHT, USNR, 744514, departed ship under orders. LTJG W. J.
BARKHURST, USNR, 742042, departed ship under orders.
1203 HALL, M., RMSN, cut his foot while walking on main deck. Chief Corpsman off the RUPERTUS
(DD 851), administered stitches.
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1
1200- Moored as before.
1600
M. F. ROONEY, MMC, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
A. C. VINZON, SH1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1
Wednesday, 26 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), with standard mooring lines doubled, in a
0400 nest of three destroyers at berth #3, pier #8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. The
engineering plant is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district
craft. SOPA is Commander First Fleet embarked in USS HORNE (DLG 30).
M. F. ROONEY, MMC, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0700 MM2 GILMORE, R. H., B13 89 37, departed on 20 days annual leave.
0705 BT3 CLARK, R. W., B13 88 38, departed on 20 days annual leave.
0740 Mustered crew at quarters. No new absentees.
A. C. VINZON, SH1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
N. H. O'DONNELL, LTJG, USNR
1200- Moored as before.
1600
C. A. CLEPPER, QM1, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. M. LUCHAU, YN1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
J. D. WITHERILL, BTC, USN
Thursday, 27 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), with standard mooring lines doubled, in a
0400 nest of three destroyers at berth #3, pier #8, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. The
engineering plant is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the dock. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, foreign and merchant vessels, yard and district
craft. SOPA is COMPHIBPAC at Coronado.
J. A. DENGEL, JR., RM1
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0740 Mustered crew at quarters. No new absentees.
J. M. LUCHAU, YN1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
1200- Moored as before.
1600
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
1600- Moored as before.
2000
D. J. STANLEY, MM1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
W. R. MUENZBERG, ST1, USN
Friday, 28 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), with standard mooring lines doubled, in a
0400 nest of three destroyers. The ship is in cold iron status. Receiving all services from the pier.
Ships present include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, yard and utility craft. COMPHIBPAC,
located at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, is SOPA.
R. B. DALAGAN, DK1
0400- Moored as before.
0800
0740 Mustered the crew at quarters. No new absentees.
J. J. BEPKO, III, ENS, USNR
0800- Moored as before.
1200
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
B. T. MOORE, MM1, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
J. D. MELTON, SK1
2000- Moored as before.
2400
W. E. LINDSAY, PNC
Saturday, 29 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), with standard mooring lines doubled, in a
0400 nest of three destroyers at pier 8, berth 3, US Naval Station, San Diego, California. Ship in a
cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Ships present include various units of the
US Pacific Fleet, yard and utility craft. SOPA is COMPHIBPAC, located at Naval Amphibious
Base, Coronado.
E. F. SUGRUE, RD1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
B. T. MOORE, MM1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0810 Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: none.
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
Sunday, 30 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), in a nest of three destroyers, with
0400 standard mooring lines doubled fore and aft, at pier #8, berth #3, US Naval Station, San
Diego, Calif. Ship is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, yard and district craft and merchants of the free
world. SOPA is COMPHIBPAC, located at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California.
W. L. BUCHANAN, EM1, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
T. L. SWARTZ, RMC, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
0910 NOWOSATKO, Stanley, returned from fifteen (15) days leave.
C. L. WRIGHT, BT1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
L. D. COLLINS, SKC, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
C. L. WRIGHT, BT1, USN
Monday, 31 August 1970
0000- Moored starboard side to USS RUPERTUS (DD 851), in a nest of three destroyers, with
0400 standard mooring lines doubled fore and aft, at pier #8, berth #3, US Naval Station, San
Diego, Calif. Ship is in a cold iron status, receiving all services from the pier. Ships present
include various units of the US Pacific Fleet, yard and district craft. SOPA is COMPHIBPAC at
Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California.
L. D. COLLINS, SKC, USN
0400- Moored as before.
0800
M. W. BLEUEL, ST1, USN
0800- Moored as before.
1200
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1, USN
1200- Moored as before.
1600
1224 CARLSON, D. J., B55 64 79, FN, returned from leave.
1330 THOMSON, B. L., 471 25 95, SH2, reported on board for duty.
1526 VEHLIN, D. S., B85 81 02, STGSN, returned from leave.
A. C. VINZON, SH1, USN
1600- Moored as before.
2000
1815 HATCH, Vincent H., B28 93 67, RMSN, reported aboard for duty.
1845 Held ASROC Drill.
1852 Secured from ASROC Drill.
M. F. ROONEY, MMC, USN
2000- Moored as before.
2400
E. O. PLOEGER, ET1, USN
Examined By: M. F. HELMER, LTJG, USNR, Navigator
Approved By: S. A. WISE, CDR, USN, Commanding
