United
States Military Surface Ships: DDG 53 (USS JOHN PAUL JONES)
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Aegis
Guided Missile Destroyers, ARLEIGH BURKE Class |
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USS JOHN PAUL
JONES Details
| Type |
Guided
Missile Destroyer (DDG) |
| Class |
ARLEIGH
BURKE |
| Official
Name |
USS
JOHN PAUL JONES |
| Pennant
Number |
53 |
| Nickname |
n/a |
| Motto |
In
Harm's Way |
| Builder |
Bath
Iron Works, Bath, Maine |
| Contract
Award Date |
09/25/1987 |
| Keel
Laying Date |
08/08/1990 |
| Launch
Date |
10/26/1991 |
| Delivery
Date |
08/20/1993 |
| Commission
Date |
12/18/1993 |
| Planning
Yard |
Bath
Iron Works, Bath, Maine |
| NAVSEA
PMS |
400 |
| Custodian |
US
Navy |
| Status |
Active
duty |
| Homeport |
San
Diego, CA |
| Mailing
Address (port) |
FPO,
AP, 96669-1271 |
| UIC |
21313 |
| Type
Commander |
SURFPAC
(Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific) |
| Fleet
Command |
n/a |
| Group
Command |
CRUDESGRU
ONE (Cruiser Destroyer Group One) |
| Squadron
Command |
DESRON
SEVEN (Destroyer Squadron Seven) |
| Aircraft |
None;
helo landing capable, no support |
| Radar
Systems |
AN/SPY-1D
(four panel array)
(1) AN/SPS-67
Surface Search
(1)
AN/SPS-64(V)9 Navigation
(3) AN/SPG-62
Fire Control Illuminators |
| Sonar
Systems |
(1)
AN/SQS-53C Hull Mounted Sonar
(1)
AN/SQR-19B Towed Array Sonar
(1)
SQQ-89(V)6 ASW Combat System |
| Electronic
Warfare Systems |
(1)
AN/SLQ-32(V)3 (2 Antennas)
(1)
AN/SLQ-25A NIXIE Torpedo Countermeasures |
| Weapon
Systems |
(2)
MK-41Vertical Launching System (VLS) - 96 cell
total
-- Standard
Missile (Surface-to-Air)
-- Tomahawk
Land Attack Missile
(2) Quad
Launchers for Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile
(2) MK-32
SVTT Triple Tube Torpedo Launchers
(6) MK-36 MOD
6 SRBOC Chaff Launchers
(1) MK-45 MOD
2 - 5"/54 Cal. Cannons
(2) CIWS
MK-15 MOD 2, 20mm 6-barrel mounts
(4) M2HB, 50
Cal. Machine Guns
(4) M60,
7.62mm Machine Guns |
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Description
of Coat of Arms:
Shield:
The dark blue and gold, in the ships shield,
are the colors traditionally associated with the
Navy. The anchor interlaced with the officer and
enlisted swords symbolize sea prowess and teamwork.
The AEGIS system's octagonal shape highlights the
modern weaponry of JOHN PAUL JONES with its
anti-air, surface, sub-surface and strike warfare
capabilities. The white border with the thirteen
black rivets represents day and night vigilance,
solidity and determination. The number of rivets,
resembling cannon balls, also recalls the thirteen
colonies and the naval guns used by John Paul Jones
in battle. The flags, on either side of the shield,
were displayed by John Paul Jones on his warships.
The thirteen star flag commemorates the most famous
Revolutionary War naval combat when John Paul Jones
captured the Serapis. The rattlesnake "Don't
Tread on Me" flag reflects the temperament of
the times.
Crest:
The portrait, on the crest, is of John Paul
Jones, father of the American Navy. His heroism
against larger and better equipped forces
established a naval tradition that has never been
forgotten. The naval gun represents weaponry of that
period.
SUPPORTERS:
The flags were
displayed by John Paul Jones on his warships. The
thirteen star flag commemorates the most famous
Revolutionary War naval battle, during which John
Paul Jones captured the Serapis. The rattlesnake "Don't
Tread On Me" flag reflects the temperament of
the times.
Seal:
The coat of arms
as blazoned in full color upon a white oval edged on
the outside with a gold rope and inscribed USS JOHN
PAUL JONES at the top and DDG 53 at the bottom.
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