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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
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Sunday, 22 August 1965 |
| 0000-0400 |
Steaming in company with USS GALVESTON (CLG-3) and USS PRICHETT (DD-561) in support of amphibious operations off the coast of the Republic of Vietnam in the vicinity of Chu Lai in accordance with COMSEVENTHFLT First Quarterly Employment Schedule. SOPA is CTG 70.8 embarked in GALVESTON. OTC is Commanding Officer of USS GALVESTON (CLG-3). Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE set. The ship is darkened. The ship is maneuvering at various courses and speeds to maintain a patrol station North of Pointe de Phuoc Thien and South of Cap Bantan. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
| 0400-0800 |
Underway as before. |
| 0601 |
C/C to 155°, C/S to 17 kts. Proceeding to station for Naval Gunfire Mission. |
| 0625 |
On station. Maneuvering to maintain station. |
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J. B. TORBIT, LT, USN |
| 0800-1200 |
Underway as before. |
| 0836 |
Mustered crew on station: No absentees. |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
| 1200-1600 |
Underway as before. |
| 1250 |
Exercised the crew at General Quarters. |
| 1256 |
Condition ZEBRA is set. |
| 1326 |
Commenced firing to port. |
| 1328 |
Ceased firing. Ammunition expended: 1 round 5"/38 cal. White Phosphorus projectile and 1 round full service (smokeless) powder charge with no casualties. |
| 1454 |
Chief of Staff CRUDESFLOT 9 departed ship upon completion informal investigation. |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
| 1600-1800 |
Underway as before. |
| 1647 |
Set Material Condition YOKE. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
| 1800-2000 |
Underway as before. Proceeding to conduct junk patrol between Phuoc Thien Point and Nuicay Tac Point. |
| 1805 |
Secured from General Quarters. |
| 1825 |
On station. Commenced patrol. |
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J. B. TORBIT, LT, USN |
| 2000-2400 |
Underway as before. |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
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Monday, 23 August 1965 |
| 0000-0400 |
Steaming on patrol off the coast of Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, as a unit of TG 70.8 in accordance with COMSEVENTHFLT First Quarterly Employment Schedule. Conducting a junk and sampan patrol in support of US Marines Amphibious Operations ashore between Nui Gay Tac and Pointe de Phuoc Thien, on base courses of 140°(T) and 320°(T), base speed 3 kts. SOPA is CTG 70.8 in the USS GALVESTON (CLG-3). OTC is Commanding Officer, GALVESTON. Ships present include USS PRICHETT (DD-561), GALVESTON, and various units of the US Pacific Amphibious Forces. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set. The ship is darkened. |
| 0026 |
C/C to 320° (T). |
| 0208 |
C/C to 140° (T). |
| 0315 |
C/C to 320° (T). |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
| 0400-0800 |
Underway as before. |
| 0430 |
C/C to 140°. |
| 0524 |
C/C to 320°. |
| 0745 |
Mustered the crew at quarters. Absentees: None. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
| 0800-1200 |
Underway as before. Maneuvering to maintain assigned Naval Gunfire Support station. |
| 1033 |
Sent the ship to General Quarters. |
| 1037 |
Material Condition ZEBRA is set throughout the ship. |
| 1118 |
Material Condition YOKE is set throughout the ship. |
| 1135 |
Secured from General Quarters. Set Readiness Condition II throughout the ship. |
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J. B. TORBIT, LT, USN |
| 1200-1600 |
Underway as before. |
| 1226 |
Set Condition of Readiness III. |
| 1459 |
Maneuvering on various courses and speeds to leave assigned station and proceed to rendezvous with USS CIMARRON (AO-22). |
| 1521 |
Commenced maneuvering to approach CIMARRON. |
| 1537 |
Commenced approach to CIMARRON. LCDR SEASE at the conn. Base course 340°, speed 12 knots. |
| 1544 |
Alongside CIMARRON. |
| 1550 |
Commenced receiving fuel. |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
| 1600-1800 |
Underway as before. |
| 1602 |
Ceased receiving fuel. |
| 1607 |
All lines and hoses clear. C/S to 20 kts. Secured the Special Sea and Refueling Detail. Commenced maneuvering to Naval Gunfire Support station. |
| 1646 |
Assumed station. Maneuvering with various rudder and engine orders to maintain station. |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
| 1800-2000 |
Underway as before. |
| 1830 |
C/C to 340°, C/S to 15 kts. Maneuvering to take sampan patrol station in vicinity of Cap Bantan. |
| 1857 |
Arrived on station. Maneuvering various courses at various speeds to remain in patrol area. |
| 1913 |
Darkened ship. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
| 2000-2400 |
Underway as before. |
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J. B. TORBIT |
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Tuesday, 24 August 1965 |
| 0000-0400 |
Steaming on patrol off the coast of Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam, as a unit of TG 70.8 in accordance with COMSEVENTHFLT First Quarterly Employment Schedule. Conducting a junk and sampan patrol in support of US Marines Amphibious Operations ashore between Nui Gay Tac and Pointe de Phuoc Thien on base courses 140°(T) and 320°(T), base speed 3 knots. SOPA is CTG 70.8 in the USS GALVESTON (CLG-3). OTC is Commanding Officer, GALVESTON. Ships present include USS PRICHETT (DD-561), GALVESTON, and various units of the US Pacific Amphibious Forces. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE are set. The ship is darkened. |
| 0035 |
C/C to 320° (T). |
| 0100 |
C/C to 315° (T). |
| 0156 |
C/C to 140° (T). |
| 0225 |
C/C to 320° (T). |
| 0315 |
C/C to 312° (T). |
| 0330 |
C/C to 320° (T). |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
| 0400-0800 |
Underway as before. |
| 0407 |
C/C to 140° (T). |
| 0501 |
C/C to 320° (T). |
| 0528 |
C/C to 130° (T). |
| 0547 |
C/S to 10 kts. |
| 0558 |
C/C to 310° (T). |
| 0607 |
C/S to 2 kts. |
| 0616 |
Assumed Naval Gunfire Support station. Maneuvering at various courses and speeds to maintain station. |
| 0630 |
Condition of Readiness Two set throughout the ship. |
| 0745 |
Mustered the crew on station. Absentees: None. |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
| 0800-1200 |
Underway as before. |
| 0830 |
C/C to 005°. C/S to 10 kts. Maneuvering to take Naval Gunfire Support station 15° 22' 38" N - 108° 52' 27" E. |
| 0852 |
Arrived on station. Maneuvering various courses at various speeds to maintain station. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
| 1200-1600 |
Underway as before. Maneuvering to maintain station. |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
| 1600-2000 |
Underway as before. |
| 1833 |
C/S to 12 kts. C/C to 150° (T). |
| 1859 |
C/S to 5 kts. C/C to 170° (T). |
| 1902 |
Observed sunset. The ship is darkened. |
| 1903 |
Lying to, alongside GALVESTON. Maneuver to maintain station 500 yds. on GALVESTON's quarter. |
| 1917 |
Chief of Staff, CRUDESFLOT 9 arrived for turnover and investigation conferences. |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
| 2000-2400 |
Underway as before. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
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Wednesday, 25 August 1965 |
| 0000-0400 |
Steaming as an element of Task Unit 70.8.9 in Baie de Myhan, Republic of Vietnam, while conducting Naval Gunfire Support in accordance with COMSEVENTHFLT First Quarterly Employment Schedule. Chief of Staff, COMCRUDESFLOT NINE is presently on board with staff assistants for conference with the Commanding Officer of this ship. The ship is maneuvering to remain 500 yds. from USS GALVESTON (CLG-3). SOPA is CTG 70.8 in GALVESTON. OTC is Commanding Officer of GALVESTON. Other ships present include USS PRICHETT (DD-561) and various units of the US Seventh Fleet Amphibious Force. Readiness Condition IV is in effect with Material Condition YOKE set throughout the ship. The ship is darkened. |
| 0040 |
Chief of Staff, CRUDESFLOT NINE departed the ship with staff assistants. |
| 0110 |
Lighted normal navigational lights. |
| 0126 |
C/C to 090°. C/S to 10 kts. Proceeding clear of Baie de Myhan to assume patrol duties as Naval Gunfire Support Ship off the coast of the Republic of Vietnam. |
| 0144 |
C/C to 140°. Culao Re Light bears 050°, range about 10 miles. |
| 0147 |
C/C to 160°. |
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J. B. TORBIT, LT, USN |
| 0400-0800 |
Underway as before. |
| 0435 |
C/C to 340°. |
| 0543 |
C/C to 337°. |
| 0652 |
C/C to 160°. |
| 0745 |
Mustered crew at quarters. No absentees. |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
| 0800-1200 |
Underway as before. |
| 0810 |
C/S to 15 kts. C/C to 200° (T). |
| 0812 |
C/C to 270° (T). |
| 0834 |
C/C to 315° (T). |
| 0906 |
C/C to 160° (T), C/S to 3 kts. |
| 0911 |
Exercised the crew at General Quarters. |
| 0915 |
Condition ZEBRA set. |
| 0936 |
Commenced firing to stbd. |
| 1015 |
C/C to 340° (T). |
| 1023 |
C/S to 2 kts. |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
| 1200-1600 |
Underway as before. |
| 1207 |
Ceased fire. |
| 1210 |
Set Material Condition Yoke. |
| 1235 |
Secured from General Quarters. Ammunition expended: 78 rounds 5"/38 cal. Common, 81 rounds AA Common and 43 rounds White Phosphorus projectiles with 202 rounds full service smokeless powder cartridges with no casualties. |
| 1244 |
C/C to 120°. C/S to 10 kts. |
| 1256 |
C/C to 161°. |
| 1348 |
C/C to 341°. |
| 1555 |
C/C to 161°. |
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W. BRENNAN, LT, USN |
| 1600-1800 |
Underway as before. |
| 1759 |
C/C to 341°. |
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J. B. TORBIT |
| 1800-2000 |
Underway as before. |
| 1838 |
C/C to 340°. |
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W. D. LAMM, LT(jg), USNR |
| 2000-2400 |
Underway as before. |
| 2006 |
C/C to 307° (T). |
| 2151 |
C/C to 164° (T). |
| 2216 |
C/C to 348° (T). |
| 2358 |
C/C to 168° (T). |
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J. H. SPRUANCE, LT(jg), USN |
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Thursday, 26 August 1965 |
| 0000-0400 |
Steaming independently on Naval Gunfire Support station between Cap Batangan and Cap Sahoi, Republic of Vietnam, in accordance with COMSEVENTHFLT First Quarterly Employment Schedule. Base course 168° and 348°. Base speed 10 kts. SOPA and OTC is Commanding Officer this ship. Condition of Readiness IV and Material Condition YOKE set. Ship darkened. |
