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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 1:49 am    Post subject: DESRON TWENTY TWO - ATLANTIC - PAST/PRESENT · Quote DESRON TWENTY TWO - ATLANTIC - PAST/PRESENT - Up dated 15 July 2008 U. S. NAVY MAJOR COMMANDS Chief of Naval Operations http://www.navy.mil/navydata/organization/org-cno.asp 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 U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet http://www.cpf.navy.mil   Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet http://www.csp.navy.mil   Commander, Naval Surface Forces http://www.cnaf.navy.mil U. S. Commander Seventh Fleet http://www.c7f.navy.mil   U. S. Third Fleet http://www.c3f.navy.mil   COMFIFTHFLT History and News http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/owcommandpost-about1453.html Video News from the Fleet http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/videos/index.html COMDESRON TWENTY TWO (CDS 22) Commander Destroyer Squadron Twenty Two DESRON TWENTY TWO DESRON 22 "Facta Non Verba" http://www.cds22.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx   DESRON TWENTY TWO MISSION The mission of Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO is to conduct sustained underway operations and exercise tactical control of cruisers, destroyers and frigates during exercises and deployed operations. When deployed as part of an Aircraft Carrier Battle Group, Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO (COMDESRON TWENTY TWO) serves as a Principal Warfare Commander, planning operations and tasking Battle Group assets. Typical Warfare Commander Assignments include: Sea Combat Commander (SCC) Undersea Warfare Commander - (USWC) Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander - (ASWC) Surface Warfare Commander - (SUWC) Tomahawk Launch Area Coordinator - (LAC) Mine Warfare Coordinator - (MIWC) Maritime Intercept Operations Coordinator - (MIO) Helicopter Element Coordinator - (HEC) Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority - (SOCA) Surface Action Group Commander - (SAG) Commander Task Force / Task Group - (CTF/CTG) COMDESRON TWENTY TWO is administratively assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, Virginia. Operationally, COMDESRON TWENTY TWO reports to Commander, Carrier Group TWO, also homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. http://www.cds22.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/CDS22_mission.doc DESRON TWENTY TWO HISTORY http://www.cds22.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/2005%20Command%20History.doc   Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO was formed at the outbreak of the Korean conflict and conducted its first deployment to the Mediterranean in 1951-1952. From September 1953 to March 1954, the Squadron sailed over 44,000 miles completing an around-the-world operational cruise. Throughout the 1950’s, 1960’s and early 1970’s, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO operated in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean, the Great Lakes, and the Pacific, including participation in the Cuban Blockade and action on the gun line during the Vietnam Conflict. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed to the Mediterranean in 1979, 1980 and 1982. During the 1982 Mediterranean Deployment, the Squadron was assigned escort duties during the PLO evacuation from Lebanon. In 1983, during the Squadron’s Mediterranean/Indian Ocean deployment, the Squadron was assigned to the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. The Squadron made four more deployments in 1985, 1986, 1987, and again in 1988. In 1990, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed as part of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group to the Arabian Gulf in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. In 1991, Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO became Red Sea Maritime Interception Forces (MIF) Commander for operations in the Red Sea enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq. The Squadron conducted three additional MIF assignments in 1991 and 1992. In 1993 and 1995, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, again as part of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group.  Upon returning from deployment, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed to Haiti twice for Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) as the MIO Commander for OPERATION SUPPORT DEMOCRACY.  In 1998, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO again deloyed to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas as part of the USS JOHN C. STENNIS Battle Group. Again in June 2000, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO returned to the Mediterranean as part of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group. During this deployment, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO ships provided on-scene support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO returned to the Mediterranean as part of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group. During this deployment, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO ships provided on-scene support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed in December, 2002 as part of the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Battle Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. The first half of the deployment was concentrated in the area of 6th fleet operations. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships conducted STROG escorts, Maritime Interdiction Operations and prepped the battle space for possible conflict with Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom(OIF). When Diplomatic efforts stalled over the approval of Turkish land over flight for Tomahawk missiles. CDS 22 was directed to embark USS Donald Cook and assume duties as CTG 55.6 in the Red Sea. Tasked to move 5 surface combatants (USS Donald Cook, USS Arliegh Burke, USS Deyo, USS San Jacinto, and USS Porter) and escort 6 submarines to the Red Sea. Upon arrival Red Sea, TG 55.6 was joined by 3 additional surface combatants (USS Briscoe, USS Fletcher, and USS O'Kane) and 4 additional submarines. Units assigned to TG 55.6 and submarines conducted Strike Missions in support of OIF; launching approximately 350 TLAMS from the Red Sea. Once again when Diplomatic efforts stalled over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over flight, CDS 22/CTG 55.6 was directed to proceed to Northern Arabian Gulf, were units continued Strike operations in support of OIF. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships are currently inport Norfolk, Virginia conducting post deployment leave and upkeep. COMDESRON 22 is the Immediate Superior in Command of six ships including: three ARLEIGH BURKE Class Guided Missile Destroyers, two SPRUANCE class Destroyers, and one OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Class Guided Missile Frigate. support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO returned to the Mediterranean as part of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group. During this deployment, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO ships provided on-scene support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed in December, 2002 as part of the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Battle Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. The first half of the deployment was concentrated in the area of 6th fleet operations. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships conducted STROG escorts, Maritime Interdiction Operations and prepped the battle space for possible conflict with Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom(OIF). When Diplomatic efforts stalled over the approval of Turkish land over flight for Tomahawk missiles. CDS 22 was directed to embark USS Donald Cook and assume duties as CTG 55.6 in the Red Sea. Tasked to move 5 surface combatants (USS Donald Cook, USS Arliegh Burke, USS Deyo, USS San Jacinto, and USS Porter) and escort 6 submarines to the Red Sea. Upon arrival Red Sea, TG 55.6 was joined by 3 additional surface combatants (USS Briscoe, USS Fletcher, and USS O'Kane) and 4 additional submarines. Units assigned to TG 55.6 and submarines conducted Strike Missions in support of OIF; launching approximately 350 TLAMS from the Red Sea. Once again when Diplomatic efforts stalled over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over flight, CDS 22/CTG 55.6 was directed to proceed to Northern Arabian Gulf, were units continued Strike operations in support of OIF. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships are currently inport Norfolk, Virginia conducting post deployment leave and upkeep. COMDESRON 22 is the Immediate Superior in Command of six ships including: three ARLEIGH BURKE Class Guided Missile Destroyers, two SPRUANCE class Destroyers, and one OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Class Guided Missile Frigate. support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO returned to the Mediterranean as part of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group. During this deployment, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO ships provided on-scene support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed in December, 2002 as part of the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Battle Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. The first half of the deployment was concentrated in the area of 6th fleet operations. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships conducted STROG escorts, Maritime Interdiction Operations and prepped the battle space for possible conflict with Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom(OIF). When Diplomatic efforts stalled over the approval of Turkish land over flight for Tomahawk missiles. CDS 22 was directed to embark USS Donald Cook and assume duties as CTG 55.6 in the Red Sea. Tasked to move 5 surface combatants (USS Donald Cook, USS Arliegh Burke, USS Deyo, USS San Jacinto, and USS Porter) and escort 6 submarines to the Red Sea. Upon arrival Red Sea, TG 55.6 was joined by 3 additional surface combatants (USS Briscoe, USS Fletcher, and USS O'Kane) and 4 additional submarines. Units assigned to TG 55.6 and submarines conducted Strike Missions in support of OIF; launching approximately 350 TLAMS from the Red Sea. Once again when Diplomatic efforts stalled over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over flight, CDS 22/CTG 55.6 was directed to proceed to Northern Arabian Gulf, were units continued Strike operations in support of OIF. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships are currently inport Norfolk, Virginia conducting post deployment leave and upkeep. COMDESRON 22 is the Immediate Superior in Command of six ships including: three ARLEIGH BURKE Class Guided Missile Destroyers, two SPRUANCE class Destroyers, and one OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Class Guided Missile Frigate. support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO returned to the Mediterranean as part of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group. During this deployment, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO ships provided on-scene support to USS COLE (DDG 67) following a terrorist attack in Aden, Yemen as part of OPERATION DETERMINED RESPONSE. Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO deployed in December, 2002 as part of the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Battle Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. The first half of the deployment was concentrated in the area of 6th fleet operations. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships conducted STROG escorts, Maritime Interdiction Operations and prepped the battle space for possible conflict with Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom(OIF). When Diplomatic efforts stalled over the approval of Turkish land over flight for Tomahawk missiles. CDS 22 was directed to embark USS Donald Cook and assume duties as CTG 55.6 in the Red Sea. Tasked to move 5 surface combatants (USS Donald Cook, USS Arliegh Burke, USS Deyo, USS San Jacinto, and USS Porter) and escort 6 submarines to the Red Sea. Upon arrival Red Sea, TG 55.6 was joined by 3 additional surface combatants (USS Briscoe, USS Fletcher, and USS O'Kane) and 4 additional submarines. Units assigned to TG 55.6 and submarines conducted Strike Missions in support of OIF; launching approximately 350 TLAMS from the Red Sea. Once again when Diplomatic efforts stalled over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over flight, CDS 22/CTG 55.6 was directed to proceed to Northern Arabian Gulf, were units continued Strike operations in support of OIF. CDS 22 and DESRON 22 ships are currently inport Norfolk, Virginia conducting post deployment leave and upkeep. COMDESRON 22 is the Immediate Superior in Command of six ships including: three ARLEIGH BURKE Class Guided Missile Destroyers, two SPRUANCE class Destroyers, and one OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Class Guided Missile Frigate. http://www.cds22.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/2005%20Command%20History.doc DESRON TWENTY TWO SHIP'S 2005 http://www.cds22.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) “FAITH WITHOUT FEAR” http://www.cook.navy.mil/default.aspx USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg75.htm USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01075.htm USS DONALD COOK is the 25th ship in the Navy's ARLEIGH BURKE - class of Guided Missile Destroyers and the first ship in the Navy named after US Marine Corps Colonel Donald Cook. USS HAWES (FFG 53) “EVER READY EVER FEARLESS” USS HAWES (FFG 53) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG53.HTM USS HAWES (FFG 53) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0753.htm USS HAWES is the 47th frigate in the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class and the first ship in the Navy named after Rear Admiral Richard E. Hawes. USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS (DDG 95) “FAITH WITHOUT FEAR” http://www.williams.navy.mil/default.aspx USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS (DDG 95) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg95.htm USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS (DDG 95) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01095.htm Named after the most-decorated enlisted man in Navy history, the USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS is the 17th Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS LABOON (DDG 58) “Without Fear” http://www.laboon.navy.mil/default.aspx USS LABOON (DDG 58) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg58.htm USS LABOON (DDG 58) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01058.htm USS LABOON is the eighth ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE class and the fifth ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works. USS MITSCHER (DDG 57) “SEIZE THE DAY”       http://www.mitscher.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Mitscher (DDG-57) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg57 USS Mitscher (DDG-57) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=476 USS MITSCHER (DDG 57) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg57.htm USS MITSCHER (DDG 57) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01057.htm USS MITSCHER is the Navy’s seventh ARLEIGH BURKE - class Guided Missile Destroyer and the second ship in the Navy named after Admiral Marc A. Mitscher. USS NICHOLAS (FFG 17) “CARRYING ON A PROUD TRADITION” http://www.ussnicholas.org USS NICHOLAS (FFG 17) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG47.HTM USS NICHOLAS (FFG 17) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0747.htm USS NICHOLAS is the thirty-seventh ship of the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class of frigates, and the third generation of that class. USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79) “HONOR & SACRIFICE” http://www.oscar-austin.navy.mil USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg79.htm USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01079.htm USS OSCAR AUSTIN is the lead ship of the OSCAR AUSTIN - class, a sub-class of the ARLEIGH BURKE - class, making her the Navy's first FLIGHT IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer. The OSCAR AUSTIN is the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. FORMER: USS FORREST SHERMAN (DD 931) http://www.ddg98.navy.mil USS FORREST SHERMAN (DD 931) History http://navysite.de/dd/dd931.htm USS FORREST SHERMAN (DD 931) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/931.htm USS FORREST SHERMAN was the lead ship of the FORREST SHERMAN - class of destroyers and the first ship in the Navy named after Admiral Forrest P. Sherman who was the 12th Chief of Naval Operations. Decommissioned on November 5, 1982, and stricken from the Navy list on July 27, 1990, the FORREST SHERMAN was sold for scrapping in 1994, but was repossessed by the Navy on October 10, 1996. The FORREST SHERMAN is now berthed at the Naval Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility Philadelphia, PA., awaiting final disposal. The ship may be used as a museum and memorial. DESRON TWENTY TWO SHIP'S 2008 USS COLE (DDG 67) “Gloria Merces Virtutis” http://www.cole.navy.mil/default.aspx USS COLE (DDG 67) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg67.htm USS COLE (DDG 67) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01067.htm USS COLE is the 17th ARLEIGH BURKE class guided missile destroyer and the eighth ship of that class built by Ingalls. USS ELROD (FFG 55) “War Ready to Preserve Peace” http://www.elrod.navy.mil/default.aspx USS ELROD (FFG 55) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG55.HTM USS ELROD (FFG 55) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0755.htm USS ELROD is an Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate. This class consists of 51 ships and FFG 55 is the 48th one. USS MASON (DDG 87) “Proudly We Serve” http://www.mason.navy.mil/default.aspx USS MASON (DDG 87) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg87.htm USS MASON (DDG 87) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01087.htm USS MASON is the tenth Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the third ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS MAHAN (DDG 72) “Built to Fight” http://www.mahan.navy.mil/default.aspx USS MAHAN (DDG 72) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg72.htm USS MAHAN (DDG 72) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01072.htm USS MAHAN is the 22nd guided missile destroyer in the ARLEIGH BURKE class and the twelfth ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. USS MCFAUL (DDG 74) “Courage and Commitment” http://www.mcfaul.navy.mil/default.aspx USS MCFAUL (DDG 74) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg74.htm USS MCFAUL (DDG 74) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01074.htm USS McFAUL is the 24th ARLEIGH BURKE - class Guided Missile Destroyer and the eleventh ship in that class built by Ingalls. USS McFAUL is the first ship in the Navy named after Chief Petty Officer Donald L. McFaul. USS NITZE (DDG 94) “Valor – Courage – Determination” http://www.nitze.navy.mil/default.aspx USS NITZE (DDG 94) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg94.htm USS NITZE (DDG 94) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01094.htm USS NITZE is the 16th Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the fist ship in the Navy named after Paul H. Nitze. _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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