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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:28 am    Post subject: DESRON FOUR ZERO - COMUSNAVSO - PAST/PRESENT · Quote DESRON FOUR ZERO – COMUSNAVSO - PAST/PRESENT - Up dated 15 July 2008 U. S. Atlantic Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMLANTFLT) Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC) http://www.cffc.navy.mil http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lantflt.htm COMSEACONWINGLANT Commander, Sea Control Wing U.S. Atlantic Fleet http://www.cscwl.navy.mil COMNAVAIRLAT COMSTRKFORTRALANT Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic and COMNAVAIRPAC COMSTRKFORTRAPAC Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet http://www.cnaf.navy.mil COMNAVSUBFORALANT Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet Allied Submarine Command   http://www.sublant.navy.mil Video News from the Fleet http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/videos/index.html COMDESRON FOUR ZERO (CDS 40) Commander Destroyer Squadron Four Zero, former DESRON SIX DESRON FOUR ZERO DESRON 40 [ex Naval Surface Group Four] COMMAND ASSIGNED TO UNITED STATES NAVY COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL FORCES SOUTHERN COMMAND - COMUSNAVSO http://www.cusns.navy.mil http://www.southcom.mil/usag-miami/sites/about/history.asp COMMODORE REAR ADMIRAL JAMES W. STEVENSON, JR. http://www.cusns.navy.mil/commander_bio.htm   UNITED STATES NAVY COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL FORCES SOUTHERN COMMAND - COMUSNAVSO http://www.cusns.navy.mil   COMUSNAVSO [Commander, U.S. Naval force Southern Command] http://www.cusns.navy.mil Focus on Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cusns Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=100 United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) - NEWS http://www.southcom.mil/AppsSC/news.php?storyId=1243 COMUSNAVSO MISSION/HISTORY The United States Southern Command is one of nine unified commands located throughout the world. SOUTHCOM headquarters is located in Miami, Florida. The basic mission of Southern Command is to provide strategic and operational command control of assigned U.S. land, sea and air forces within its area of responsibility. Like the other four region unified commands, SOUTHCOM has two major tasks: Defend U.S. interests within its assigned area of responsibility Assist the development of modern militaries within friendly nations throughout its area of responsibility In addition to participation of COMUSNAVSO within the U.S. Southern Command, personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps are also assigned to the command. NAVSO's Area Of Responsibility includes South America, Central America, the Caribbean and surrounding waters. The United States has vital national interest in this dynamic region of the world. Strengthening ties, promoting friendships and increasing interoperability among the naval forces in the Western Hemisphere are paramount to our success. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (NAVSO) directs naval forces and interacts with partner nations to shape the maritime environment within United States Southern Command's Area Of Responsibility (AOR). With a focus on Theater Security Cooperation, NAVSO works to strengthen and build effective alliance and friendships, develop partner nation capabilities, and maintain U.S. operational access to defend the United States. A robust strategy of cooperation including multi0national coalition exercises and training, diplomatic port visits, community relations activities and counter-drug operations make up the framework for the U.S. Navy's focus in this region. The Commander, United States Naval Forces Southern Command (COMUSNAVSO) was established in February 2000, with headquarters at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico which in early 2004 relocated to Naval Station Mayport, Florida. COMUSNAVSO serves as a main link between the U.S. Navy and the navies of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is at the forefront of U.S. engagement in the Western Hemisphere. The command consolidates functions previously conducted by the Commander, Western Hemisphere Group, formerly in Mayport, Florida and the Commander, South Atlantic Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMSOLANT), formerly located at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. COMUSNAVSO was built around the core of COMSOLANT, that was established in June of 1958 with headquarters in Trinidad and Tobago and was moved to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico in 1973. COMSOLANT had participated in annual "UNITAS" deployments around South America since 1960, and routinely deployed to Africa for the West African Training Cruise since 1980. In addition to UNITAS, COMUSNAVSO participates in navy-to-navy exercises, counter drug operations, port visits, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, new horizons, and protocol events. COMUSNAVSO exercises military command and control of all assigned ships and units, and represents the U.S. Southern Command with respect to naval matters in the region. NAVSO's Area Of Responsibility includes South America, Central America, the Caribbean and surrounding waters. The United States has vital national interest in this dynamic region of the world. Strengthening ties, promoting friendships and increasing interoperability among the naval forces in the Western Hemisphere are paramount to our success. http://www.cusns.navy.mil/mission.htm PANAMAX 2006 Ships to Participate in PANAMAX 2006 NORFOLK, Va. - The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is scheduled to depart fromhomeport in Norfolk, on Tuesday, August 15 to participate in PANAMAX 2006 to be held off the coast of Panama. PANAMAX is conducted with the direction of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and involves personnel, aircraft and ships from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Panama, Peru and the United States. There will be observers from Brazil, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, United Kingdom and Uruguay. Other U.S. Navy units participating in PANAMAX 2006 include Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eight (CPR 8) homeported in Norfolk, the guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64), the guided missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40), and Commander, Destroyer Squadron FOUR-ZERO (CDS 40) all homeported in Mayport, Fla. The exercise also include coastal mine-hunters USS Heron (MHC 52), USS Blackhawk (MHC 58), USS Shrike (MHC 62) and the mine counter-measure ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), all homported in Ingleside, Texas. Coast Guard cutter USS Mohawk (WMEC 913) has already departed from its homeport in Key West, Fla., in support of the exercise. The exercise will reinforce the security of the Panama Canal and the participants will have scenarios that include a variety of surface, air and mine counter-measures, as well as the detection, monitoring and interdiction of vessels. It also provides a unique opportunity for naval assets to operate in a joint environment. The exercise is scheduled from August 24 to August 31. -C2F- NOTE: Media partners wishing to cover the departure of USS Kearsarge should contact Second Fleet Public Affairs at (757) 443-9850, x47127. Information on the above ships and all other U.S. Navy ships is available by visiting http://www.navy.mil/navydata/our_ships.asp "Operation Panamax," a security exercise to reinforce security for the Panama Canal is underway. Last year three Panamanian sailors died in a training accident during the exercise. This is the fourth consecutive year that the exercise has been held. The exercises, which simulate an attack against the Panama Canal, will be held from 21 August to 1 September 2006. The 15 countries that will participate in the exercise are (in addition to Panama) - Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras and the United States. Adolfo Ahumada, advisory of the Chancellery, said the US is carrying most of the weight in the exercise and will contribute to the boats equipment to carry out air and water exercises. Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Brazil, France and England are participating as observers. Ahumada said that "Panamax 2006" is similar to last year's exercise but with improved safety and security measures. Sixty three members of the 7th Special Forces Group (7SFG) are participating in the exercise. In addition to the simulated attack against the Panama Canal, US forces will conduct a Combined Joint Training Exercise with the Institutional Protection Service (SPI) and the National Police. OPERATIVO. El año pasado, tres marinos panameños perdieron la vida en estas maniobras. Regresa la ‘Operación Panamax’ En el ejercicio de simulacro de ataque al Canal participan 21 países: 15 operativos y seis observadores. Estados Unidos aportará los equipos y, adicional a Panamax, entrenará al SPI y a la Policía Nacional. Mónica Palm mpalm@prensa.com La "Operación Panamax", que el año pasado cobró la vida de tres marinos panameños, regresa por cuarto año consecutivo. Los ejercicios, que son un simulacro de ataque al Canal de Panamá, se harán del 21 de agosto al 1 de septiembre de 2006. Los 15 países que participarán en la parte operativa son –además de Panamá– Chile, Argentina, Perú, Ecuador, Colombia, República Dominicana, El Salvador, Honduras y Estados Unidos. Adolfo Ahumada, asesor de la Cancillería, indicó que este último país tiene "un peso significativo" en la operación, puesto que aportará las embarcaciones y el equipo para llevar a cabo los ejercicios aéreos y marítimos. Como observadores estarán Uruguay, Paraguay, México, Brasil, Francia e Inglaterra. Ahumada señaló que "Panamax 2006" es una "especie de reedición, con cambios, del Panamax del año pasado", en el que participaron 14 países. El asesor de la Cancillería confía en que se hayan tomado las medidas "físicas, tácticas y estratégicas necesarias" para evitar que se repita la tragedia del año pasado. En "Panamax 2006" participarán 63 oficiales del Séptimo Grupo de Fuerzas Especiales de Estados Unidos, que están en Panamá desde el 22 de junio y permanecerán hasta el 5 de septiembre. Además del simulacro de ataque al Canal, el grupo de estadounidenses llevará a cabo un "Ejercicio conjunto combinado para entrenamiento", con el Servicio de Protección Institucional (SPI) y la Policía Nacional. http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20060807222112682 DESRON FOUR ZERO SHIP'S USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) "Relentless Fighting Sprints" http://www.sherman.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg98.htm USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01098.htm USS FORREST SHERMAN is the 48th ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of Aegis guided missile destroyers and the second ship in the Navy named after Admiral Forrest P. Sherman. LAMPS SH-60B helicopter from HSL-44 Detachment 10 based in Norfolk, embarked onboard DDG-98. DDG-98 has been deployed since June 1 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). http://www.hsl44.navy.mil USS Farragut (DDG 99) "PREPARED FOR BATTLE" http://www.farragut.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Farragut (DDG 99) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg99 USS Farragut (DDG 99) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=429 USS Farragut (DDG 99) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg99.htm USS Farragut (DDG 99) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01099.htm USS FARRAGUT is the 21st Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the fifth ship in the Navy named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. LAMPS SH-60B helicopter from HSL 44 Detachment 10 based in Norfolk, embarked onboard DDG 99 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). http://www.hsl44.navy.mil USS Kauffman (FFG 59) "Always in the Lead" http://www.kauffman.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Kauffman (FFG 59) http://www.navy.mil/local/ffg59 USS Kauffman (FFG 59) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=380 USS Kauffman (FFG 59) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG59.HTM USS Kauffman (FFG 59) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0759.htm USS KAUFFMAN is the 28th "long hull" - version in the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class and she is one of the last frigates of the Navy built in the 20th century. LAMPS SH-60B from HSL-42 Detachment 7, embarked onboard FFG 59 assigned to Destroyer Squadron 40 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). http://www.hsl42.navy.mil Destroyer Squadron SIX [ex Naval Surface Group Four] COMDESRON SIX MISSION - FOUR ZERO To put combat ready ships to sea in support of Fleet operations. Destroyer Squadron Six is dedicated to support operations in the United States Southern Command's area of responsibility. COMDESRON SIX is the US Navy's Executive Agent for combating and countering narco-terrorism, and the development of tactics and procedures to assist in our nation's war on drugs. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/desron6.htm DESRON SIX HISTORY Crest of the Wave — First Actions http://www.destroyerhistory.org/goldplater/crest03.htm http://www.cusns.navy.mil   Battle of Midway: 4-7 June 1942, Online Action Reports: Commander Destroyer Squadron SIX, Pacific Fleet, Serial 094 of 12 June 1942 http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/wwii/mid8.htm Destroyer Squadron 28 (Naval Reserve Force) was Commissioned in Newport, Rhode Island on 1 December 1971 and was comprised of ten Naval Reserve Force destroyers. It was redesignated Surface Squadron Two on 01 June 1980, when Regular Navy Ships began to return to Newport. On 24 November 1981, the Chief of Naval Operations established Commander, Naval Surface Group FOUR. The new command assimilated all elements of SURFRON TWO, the Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activities, and Atlantic Fleet Engineering Training Scholarship at Newport. By the late 1980s Naval Surface Group Four in Newport, Rhode Island consisted of 14-17 ships and three shore based activities. In February 1993, Commander, Naval Surface Group FOUR was redesignated as Commander, Destroyer Squadron SIX. The squadron consisted of seven Naval Reserve Force ships in three homeports: Norfolk, VA; Mayport, FL; and Pensacola, FL. In April 1994, Commander, Destroyer Squadron SIX changed homeport to Pascagoula, Mississippi and subsequently was dual hatted as Commander, Naval Surface Group Pascagoula. In January 1996, as a result of Atlantic Fleet Reorganization, Commander, Naval Surface Group Pascagoula was renamed Commander, Regional Support Group Pascagoula. In April of 1998, as the result of another Atlantic Fleet Reorganization, COMDESRON SIX shifted operational control to Commander, Western Hemisphere Group, and was redesignated as a Tactical Squadron. In December of 1999, COMDESRON SIX was redesignated as a Tactical/Readiness Squadron under the operational control of Commander, Naval Surface Group TWO. FFG-56 USS Simpson was directed to shift homeports from Norfolks VA to Mayport FL as of July 2001. This change in homeports involved an administrative transfer from COMDESRON TWO TWO to COMDESRON SIX as of March 2001. Beginning July 2004,COMDESRON 14's mission expanded to include overseeing the Training and Readiness for 10 ships homeported in Mayport FL and 3 ships homeported in Pascagoula MS. This included one cruiser and four frigates formerly assigned to COMDESRON SIX. By the end of 2004 COMDESRON SIX was left without assigned vessels, following the decomissioning of CG 47 Ticonderoga and CG 48 Yorktown. UNITAS Atlantic Phase concluded in Montevideo, Uruguay, 17 November 2004 after two weeks of seminars and training operations involving more than 2,000 people, 10 ships, two submarines and 11 aircraft from Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and the United States. The Navy task group, led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 6 Capt. Dave Costa, included Mayport, Fla.,-based frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45), Pascagoula, Miss.,- based USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) and embarked helicopter detachments. This year, for the first time, UNITAS incorporated a U.S. Air Force unit into the traditionally maritime exercise. The 5th Special Operations Squadron provided real-time search and rescue support, and anti-air defense training opportunities to the surface force. At sea, the combined national task groups engaged in a robust series of multiple warfare training exercises. Each participating nation agreed to an aggressive schedule of training and exercises to be conducted during the 10-day at-sea phase. For six months, participating nations, under the leadership of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (COMUSNAVSO) Rear Adm. Vinson E. Smith, and Commander of the Uruguayan Fleet Rear Adm. Oscar Debali, were intricately involved in the planning process of UNITAS 46-05. Not limited to the Navy's active component participation, COMUSNAVSO and CDS-6 Reservists supported their gaining command in Uruguay. Integrating foreign and U.S. militaries, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force and active-duty forces with reserve components, UNITAS continues to offer a platform for building coalition, fostering professional understanding and ultimately increasing the readiness of all participants. Captain Dave Costa, Commander Destroyer Squadron Six (CDS 6), took a unique approach to the zero based review underway in the Naval Reserve. In January 2005 Captain Costa hosted Desron Six reserve component Commanding Officers at CDS 6 headquarters in Pascagoula to brief them on a dramatic shift in the CDS 6 active component, and thus reserve component mission. “DESRON Six’s mission has transformed considerably in the past few months, the reservist’s that will be supporting the active component will come from these units, I want each CO to be thoroughly versed in the transition theory and process, and to be able to answer the questions of the reservists as to why their mission changed and what it means for their future. Complete active-reserve component integration is our goal.” said Costa. Destroyer Squadron Six is the Navy’s executive agent for Counter Narco Terrorism and is focused on operations and exercises within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility. Where CDS 6 reservist once focused on the maintenance of squadron ships, the new mission dictates that the manning and training be focused on the new mission. CDS-6 reservists are now fully focused on providing operational support to exercises and operations in SOUTHCOM AOR to include the augmentation of the DESRON SIX, COMUSNAVSO, and various multi-national staffs. “Manpower changes are being implemented to increase the CDS 6 reserve component’s focus, adding officers and operationally oriented enlisted, while eliminating unneeded skill sets.” Said Commodore Costa. “DESRON Six took full of advantage of the zero base review, with a new mission, new support requirements soon follow. Over the next several months DESRON Six will require significant reserve component support as we plan and execute five major SOUTHCOM exercises.” Rear Admiral Edward “Sonny” Masso, Deputy Commander Naval Surface Forces Command was also in attendance. He offered advice to the CO’s on how to embrace these changes, and emphasized the importance of the new role the Naval Reserve now plays in supporting humanitarian operations and combat threats. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/desron6.htm _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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