50 Years Ago Today - Mullinnix Prepares For “Final Exam” in Gitmo
Excerpt from “The Last Gun Ship - History of USS Mullinnix DD-944” - A Historical Novel By Frank A. Wood
The ‘final exam’ was on 10 August with the ship teeming with Fleet Training Group observers watching their every move and decision. The exam began with the stationing of the low visibility navigation team at 0749. Once in the open sea the real test began. The Mullinnix would face an ORI battle problem – maneuvering on various courses and speeds while conducting drills under simulated wartime fighting conditions. The bridge suffered a direct hit at 1044, forcing steering to be shifted to after steering – using hand steering power. Shortly there after she set material condition CIRCLE WHISKEY – in preparation for a underwater nuclear burst.
After the Operational Readiness Inspection on 11 August, Mullinnix had completed her Refresher Training. The morning of 12 August, the Mighty Mux was headed back to Norfolk and a welcomed rest. By 1430 on 14 August the crew found themselves at D&S pier #21.
To be continued...
Cheers,
Woody
The ‘final exam’ was on 10 August with the ship teeming with Fleet Training Group observers watching their every move and decision. The exam began with the stationing of the low visibility navigation team at 0749. Once in the open sea the real test began. The Mullinnix would face an ORI battle problem – maneuvering on various courses and speeds while conducting drills under simulated wartime fighting conditions. The bridge suffered a direct hit at 1044, forcing steering to be shifted to after steering – using hand steering power. Shortly there after she set material condition CIRCLE WHISKEY – in preparation for a underwater nuclear burst.
After the Operational Readiness Inspection on 11 August, Mullinnix had completed her Refresher Training. The morning of 12 August, the Mighty Mux was headed back to Norfolk and a welcomed rest. By 1430 on 14 August the crew found themselves at D&S pier #21.
To be continued...
Cheers,
Woody
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