United
States Military Surface Ships: DDG 57 (USS MITSCHER)
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Aegis
Guided Missile Destroyers, ARLEIGH BURKE Class |
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USS MITSCHER
Details
| Type |
Guided
Missile Destroyer (DDG) |
| Class |
ARLEIGH
BURKE |
| Official
Name |
USS
MITSCHER |
| Pennant
Number |
57 |
| Nickname |
n/a |
| Motto |
Seize
The Day |
| Builder |
Ingalls
Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS |
| Contract
Award Date |
12/13/1988 |
| Keel
Laying Date |
02/12/1992 |
| Launch
Date |
05/07/1993 |
| Delivery
Date |
10/03/1994 |
| Commission
Date |
12/10/1994 |
| Planning
Yard |
Bath
Iron Works, Bath, Maine |
| NAVSEA
PMS |
400 |
| Custodian |
US
Navy |
| Status |
Active
duty |
| Homeport |
Norfolk,
VA |
| Mailing
Address (port) |
FPO,
AE, 09578-1275 |
| UIC |
21687 |
| Type
Commander |
SURFLANT
(Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic) |
| Fleet
Command |
n/a |
| Group
Command |
n/a |
| Squadron
Command |
DESRON
2 (Destroyer Squadron Two) |
| 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:
The combined
anchor and trident symbolize sea prowess and combat
readiness. The life preserver ringing the anchor
commemorates Admiral Mitscher's compassion for his
crew as manifested through his relentless
determination in tracking down and recovering downed
air crews. The three tines of the trident represent
the ship's significant capabilities in strike, air,
and subsurface warfare. The trident's position,
rising above the crest, symbolizes the ability to
project power over great distances. The gold wings
represent Admiral Mitscher's service and dedication,
throughout his career, in advancing naval aviation
and developing strike warfare. Shield Dark blue and
gold are the colors traditionally associated with
the Navy and represent the sea and excellence. Red
is emblematic of sacrifice and valor. The cross
throughout the shield recalls the Navy Cross Admiral
Mitscher was awarded for his participation in the
first successful transatlantic air passage. The two
stars above the cross commemorate his awards of 2nd
and 3rd Distinguished Service Medals and his 2nd and
3rd awards of the Navy Cross for meritorious service
during operations in the Pacific during World War
II. The armored gauntlet represents the strength and
survivability of the ship. The lightning bolts
symbolize energy and speed and the ability of the
ship to conduct multi-mission operations in any
dimension. Admiral Mitscher was a pioneer of strike
warfare and a steadfast proponent of quick decisive
action. The gauntlet grasping the lightning bolts
highlights USS MITSCHER's motto "SEIZE THE DAY"
- a motto which embodies Admiral Mitscher's
tenacious fighting spirit and dignifies DDG-57's
legacy.
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