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I've never used your site before. I'm not citing command history reports from midway museum foia which I have also as I'm writing books about aircraft carriers, i.e., midway

and history your reporting is not correct as comcargru five did not arrive in japan with midway or embark midway until 1 june 1980. you can read all about it in the command history reports. in my new book one day or ill send them to you.

Cold War (post-Vietnam)

THIS is CORRECT

“Carrier Division 5 became Carrier Group 5 on 30 June 1973, and in October, Carrier Group 5 did not arrive in Yokosuka, Japan aboard USS Midway marking the first forward deployment of an aircraft carrier commanded by RADM McClendon, Commander Task Force Seven Seven (CTF 77), serving from 5 October 1973 to June 1974 presumably and RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3 arrived aboard Midway on 29 June 1974 and assumed the duties of Commander, Task Group CTG-77.4. (the associated Air Wing, CVW-5, moved into Atsugi, Japan this same year). On 1 January 1974, still homeported at Cubi Point, the group was responsible for three carriers: 63 and 64 both homeported at San Diego and USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) homeported at Alameda.[8] Carrier Group Five shifted its forward deployed location from Cubi Point, Republic of Philippines to Yokosuka in mid-1991. Midway remained in Yokosuka for 18 years and was relieved by USS Independence (CV 62) on 11 September 1991” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1973/80).

CORRECT

USS MIDWAY arrived at its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan on 5 October 1973, and was visited by Commander Naval Forces Japan. Commander Task Force Seven Seven, RADM MCCLENDON, and his staff embarked prior to MIDWAY entering port. USS MIDWAY departed Yokosuka on 17 October and performed air operations in the vicinity of Okinawa. On 21 October Commander Task Force Seven Seven and Staff embarked. On 21 October Commander Task Force Seven Seven and his Staff disembarked via helo. During air operations on 21 October, 6 members of Carrier Air Wing Five were killed in multiple aircraft accidents. Memorial services were held aboard on 25 October. Fatalities were LTJG EVERETT E. GOODROW, USNR, VA-56, 1ST LT JOT EVE, USMC, and 1ST LT DAVID L. MOODY, USMC, VCMJ-1, DET 101; LT GEORGE A. WILDRIDGE, USN, LTJG WILLIAM J. BATES, USNR and ADJ1 RICHARD H. HALL, USN, HC-1, DET 2. Commander Carrier Group Seven and his Staff departed MIDWAY on 26 October. At the completion of air operations near Okinawa, USS MIDWAY returned to Yokosuka, Japan on 29 October. The Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet and Commander Seventh Fleet visited MIDWAY on 9 November, RADM CHARLES P. RAUCH, Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Hunan Goals on 16 November, and RADM ISHINA, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force accompanied by, RADM H. B. ROGERS, Commander Naval Forces Japan on 24 November” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1973/80).

“On 1 January 1974, CCG 5 still homeported at Cubi Point, was responsible for three carriers: USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) and USS Constellation (CVA-64) both homeported at San Diego and USS Enterprise (CVA(N)-65) homeported at Alameda” (Ref. [6] of 1093).

Note: CV-41 not listed.

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USS MIDWAY (CV-41)

FLEET POST OFFICE

SAN FRANCISCO 96601

IN REPLY REFER TO:

011:RRH:lwd

5750

Ser

Unclassified upon removal of enclosure (1)

From:             Commanding Officer, USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

To:                 Chief of Naval Operations (OP-05D2)

Subj:              Command History (OPNAV Report 5750-1)

Ref:                (a)  OPNAVINST 5750,12B

Encl:              (1) USS MIDWAY Command History for calendar year 1979

1. In accordance with reference (a), enclosure (1) is forwarded.

E. I. CARMICHAEL

Copy to:

Director of Naval History

CINCPACFLT

COMNAVAIRPAC (w/o annexes IIC and IID)

COMCARGRU FIVE (w/o annexes IIC and IID)

Naval War College (w/o annexes IIC and IID)

Naval Academy (Library) (w/o annexes IIC and IID)

CLASSIFIED BY: MULTIPLE SOURCES

DECLASSIFY ON 31 DECEMBER 1986

USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

COMMAND HISTORY

1979

CAPTAIN “E” I. CARMICHAEL, USN

COMMANDING

CLASSIFIED BY: MULTIPLE SOURCES

DECLASSIFY ON 31 DECEMBER 1986

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I                       BASIC HISTORY

A. Command Organization

B. Summary of Operations

1. Synopsis

2. Full Text

C. Special Topics

1. Carrier Air Wing Command Organization

2. Summary of Flight Hours

D. MIDWAY Escorts During 1979 Indian Ocean

PART II                      DOCUMENTARY ANNEXES

A. Visits and Ceremonies

B. Major Departmental Reports

C. Photo History

D. Officers Directory

PART I BASIC HISTORY 1979

A. Command Organization

1. Commanding Officer, USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

Captain T. F. Brown III, USN, /1310; Commanding from 31 December 1978 through 6 September 1979.

Captain “E” I. Carmichael, USN, /1310; Commanding from 7 September 1979 through 31 December 1979

2. The mission and functions of USS MIDWAY did not change during 1979.

3.        Commander Carrier Air Wing FIVE embarked.

Commander S. D. Langdon, 31 December 1978 through 27 May 1979

Commander S. R. Briggs, 28 May 1979 through 31 December 1979

4. USS MIDWAY (CV-41) was homeported at the U. S. Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan, during all of calendar year 1979. MIDWAY and CVW-5 observed their sixth year anniversary as the only forward-deployed CV/AIR WING.

B. Summary of Operation

1. Synopsis

(U) 11 April MIDWAY arrived in Subic Bay for a short stay. COMCARGRU THREE, Rear Admiral Kirksey and his Staff embarked in MIDWAY. MIDWAY also loaded aboard the COMSEVENTHFLT Band and the US-3A and C-2A aircraft detachments. The pace was frantic, but all evolutions were accomplished successfully for the high speed transit to the Indian Ocean.

(U) On 3 September MIDWAY departed Hong Kong and elements of COMCARGRU SEVEN, including Rear Admiral Gureck, came aboard.

EQNEEDF Note: RADM R. E. Kirksey, COMCARGRU THREE (11 April to 1 June 1979) -

(U) The ship arrived in Mombasa on 9 November for a four day visit. The guests were divided into two groups and escorted on ship tour by COMCARGRU SEVEN and Commanding Officer, USS MIDWAY. Tour included static aircraft/ selected ordnance display in hangar bay, ride on aircraft elevator to flight deck, navigation bridge, and VF-151 Ready Room for viewing of movie "Sea Legs". Informal briefings were given at each location about functions of space/ aircraft. Luncheon in wardroom was hosted by COMCARGRU SEVEN and CO USS MIDWAY. Guests were most impressed by MIDWAY and her Air Wing.

Rear Admiral Gureck may have relieved COMCARGRU THREE, Rear Admiral Kirksey

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“On 11 April 1979, USS Midway (CV-41) arrived in Subic Bay for a short stay. RADM R. E. Kirksey, COMCARGRU THREE (11 April to 1 June 1979) assumed duties as CTF 70 and COMCARGRU FIVE in August 1979. EQNEEDF Note: Two different dates of assuming command in Midway Cruise Books, 1978-79 and 1979-80. Command History of 1979 states 19 March 1979” (Ref. 1978 to 1979 Cruise Book Command and Staff & 1979 to 1980 Cruise Book - Command and Staff - https://www.navysite.de). https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv41-78/index_002.htm

https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv41-80/index.html

Rear Admiral Gureck, Commander Carrier Group Seven surfaces after RADM R. E. Kirksey, COMCARGRU THREE (11 April to 11 June 1979) assumed duties as Carrier Strike Force, U. S. Seventh Fleet and COMCARGRU FIVE in August 1979. ​

RADM Kirksey, aboard USS NIMITZ, visited USS MIDWAY on 1 February and presented the Golden Anchor runner-up award to CAPT Carmichael. Commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet, Commander, Carrier Strike Force Sevent Fleet, Admiral Robert E. Kirksey, USN and Chief of Staff, Captain C. W. Streightiff and Captain J. S. Donnell embarked USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

“On 26 May 1980, USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with CVW-8, Commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet, Commander, Carrier Strike Force Sevent Fleet, Admiral Robert E. Kirksey, USN and Chief of Staff, Captain C. W. Streightiff and Captain J. S. Donnell; Commander, Battle Group Two, Rear Admiral James R. Sanderson, USN and Chief of Staff, Captain W. V. Garcia embarked arrived Norfolk, Virginia, with Captain John R. Batzler, USN, as Commanding Officer and Captain Richard C. Macke, USN, as Executive Officer, embarked arrived Norfolk, Virginia, ending her third Mediterranean Sea deployment, operating with the 6th Fleet, steaming through the Atlantic operating with the United States Atlantic Command (Atlantic Fleet) under the direction of the 2nd Fleet to the Mediterranean Sea, playing a key role in CrisEx-79, a joint naval amphibious exercise with the Spaniards that envisioned a scenario to repel invaders from gaining a foothold along the Spanish Mediterranean Sea coast; the evolution involved more than two dozen ships and submarines and 35,000 troops. Nimitz operated closely with Spanish destroyer SPS Mendez Nuńez (D-63), which she integrated into her screen; participated in MultiPlEx, an exercise incorporating two carrier task forces in combined operations in the Mediterranean Sea, and then steamed from the Med to the Southern Atlantic via Cape of Good Hope, operating under the direction of the 2nd Fleet, on her first Indian Ocean deployment, sailing in the North Arabian Sea and into the Gulf of Oman to a staging area off the southeast Coast of Iran operating with the 7th Fleet, North Arabian Sea and into the Gulf of Oman to a staging area off the southeast Coast of Iran referred to as “Gonzo Station,” operating with the 7th Fleet, to strengthen the U.S. Naval presence in the crucial Indian Ocean area as tensions heightened over Iran's taking of 52 American diplomats hostage, in what would turn out to be Operation Eagle Claw (Operation Rice Bowl  and Operation Evening Light), the attempt to rescue the US Embassy workers being held hostage in Tehran, Iran (commencing  at about dawn on 24 April 1980, when eight helicopters were launched from the Nimitz for there 600-mle flight to Desert One, the attempt to rescue 52 US Embassy American diplomats held hostage in Tehra,n Iran), and upon arrival the ship's crew was greeted by President James E. “Jimmy” Carter, his wife Rosalynn, Secretary of Defense Harold Brown, Secretary of the Navy Edward Hidalgo, ADM Train, VADM Kinnear and thousands of families and friends, the largest given to any carrier battle group returning to the United States since the end of World War II. Nimitz sailed in response to the Iranian crisis, leading a nuclear-powered battle group including California and Texas from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean on 4 January 1980. The three ships stood out of separate Italian ports and rendezvoused, sailing at a speed of advance of 25 knots around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope and into the Indian Ocean to “Gonzo Station” (derisively named by sailors serving there, supposedly deriving the term from Gulf of Oman Naval Zoo Operation).

During this 270 day extended deployment the men operating 144 of them continuously at sea, including 115 of Iranian contingency operations on station during Operation Eagle Claw (Operation Rice Bowl and Operation Evening Light), the attempt to rescue the US Embassy workers being held hostage in Tehran, Iran in the Indian Ocean, North Arabian Sea and into the Gulf of Oman to a staging area off the southeast Coast of Iran. CAPT James H. Mauldin, Nimitz, CO, established an almost weekly “CO’s Day” to allow the men to take time off and participate in “Flight Deck Olympics” and picnics. In addition, the Navy authorized a special ration of six cans of beer per man, which the captain dispensed in increments over a 60 day period. Nimitz turned over with USS America (CV-66) occurred while en route to the Mediterranean Sea on 15 September 1979. Both ships steamed slowly westward, several hundred miles west of the Iberian Peninsula, accomplishing a unique “Blue Water” procedure. On 23 January 1980, Nimitz arrived on “Gonzo Station” A goodly company of ships assembled under TG 70.1 for several hours of formation steaming and station keeping, comprising: aircraft carriers Nimitz, USS Midway (CV-41) and Kitty Hawk; guided missile cruisers USS Bainbridge (CGN-25), USS California (CGN-36), USS  Jouett (CG-29) and USS USS Texas (CGN-39); guided missile destroyers USS Berkeley (DDG-15) and USS Parsons (DDG-33); frigates USS Knox (FF-1052) and USS Stein (FF-1065); replenishment oilers USS Roanoke (AOR-7) and USS Wabash (AOR-5); and oilers USS Mispillion (AO-105) and USS Passumpsic (AO-107). Soviet aircraft, ships and submarines regularly shadowed Nimitz while she operated at Gonzo Station; the bombers consistently forced Tomcat aircrew from VF-41 and VF-84 to intercept and escort them away from the carrier. Soviet modified Kashin class guided missile destroyer USS Sderzhanny (DDG-286) closely shadowed Nimitz during much of this period. The ship’s standard schedule called for flying five–six flights of aircraft launches–known as cycles–a day for six days, followed by a two day stand down for aircraft maintenance, a grueling experience for her crew. Most of Nimitz’s stand down days nonetheless included launching alert aircraft or conducting helo operations. In addition, the crew performed 10 “no notice drills”–exercises designed to counter missile threats to the battle group–while in the area. The carrier operated principally under Battle Group 2, commanded by RADM James R. Sanderson. On April 24, 1980 eight RH-53D helicopters departed the ship to execute. Operation Eagle Claw (Operation Rice Bowl and Operation Evening Light), the attempt to rescue the US Embassy workers being held hostage in Tehran, Iran, launched from Nimitz flight deck to rescue the hostages held by the Iranians from 24 to 25 April 1980, while USS Coral Sea (CV-43) aircraft supported aircraft from Nimitz.

As hundreds of men of the ship’s company cheered and gave them “thumbs’ up” signs, eight Sikorsky RH-53D Sea Stallions took off for Desert One, a pre-selected refueling site in the Iranian desert, a distance of almost 600 nautical miles, to load a 120 man Army assault team and proceed to two additional sites. Six Lockheed C-130 Hercules with the ground rescue forces flew on a different track and time schedule from al Masirah Island, Oman, to Desert One. Helicopter No. 6 experienced a mechanical malfunction approximately two hours into the operation and was forced to come about. A haboob, a huge dust cloud, slammed into the formation barely an hour later. The helo crews resolutely broke out of it and continued, but encountered a second larger haboob almost immediately. Helicopter No. 5 suffered a “critical” failure and returned to Nimitz. Helicopter No. 2 suffered multiple mechanical failures while en route, though the crew chose to continue to Desert One to effect repairs, which subsequently proved impossible without facilities and parts. Planning called for a minimum of six operational helos to rescue the hostages, and with only five capable of continuing, commanders aborted the mission. While repositioning a helo at Desert One to permit another to top off its fuel tanks for the return, however, one of the helos collided with a refueling Hercules. Flames immediately engulfed both aircraft, killing eight men and injuring five others. Only the swift evacuation of the burning plane prevented further casualties, but ammunition on both aircraft began cooking off, throwing molten fragments into the area. The tragic mishap damaged one or more of the Sea Stallions beyond repair, so the helo crews transferred into the Hercules and returned. In the confusion of the darkness combined with possible discovery by the Iranians, an assessment was difficult without more time, something the would-be rescuers did not possess. Air Force MAJs Richard L. Bakke, Harold L. Lewis and Lyn D. McIntosh, CAPT Charles T. McMillan, II, and TSGT Joel C. Mayo (8th Special Operations Squadron); and Marine SSGT Dewey L. Johnson, SGT John D. Harvey and CPL George N. Holmes, Jr., died. The operation was feasible and probably represented the plan with the best chance of success at the time the mission was launched,” those who examined the mission’s failure believed, “Planning was adequate except for the number of backup helicopters and the provisions for weather contingencies.” Gonzos I and II pitted elements of the battle group in two-day multiple threat scenarios against each other from March to April 1980. Nimitz passed her 100th day at sea. ADM Thomas B. Hayward, Chief of Naval Operations, authorized the crew to celebrate with a “two-beer ration,” the first time that alcoholic beverages were officially permitted on board a U.S. Navy man of war since the abolition of the wine mess during WWI on 12 April 1980. From the Indian Ocean, Nimitz helicopters and later planes, flew from either “Gonzo Station,” or the North Arabian Sea and into the Gulf of Oman to a staging area off the southeast Coast of Iran operating with the 7th Fleet, to strengthen the U.S. Naval presence in the crucial Indian Ocean area as tensions heightened over Iran's taking of 52 American diplomats hostage, in what would turn out to be Operation Eagle Claw (Operation Rice Bowl  and Operation Evening Light), the attempt to rescue the US Embassy workers being held hostage in Tehran, Iran. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS South Carolina (CGN-37) and USS Virginia (CGN-38) relieved Nimitz and her group, including guided missile cruisers California (CGN-37) and Texas (CGN-39) from 7 to 8 May 1980, after the crew endured 108 days, operating 144 of them continuously at sea, including 115 of Iranian contingency operations on station during Operation Eagle Claw (Operation Rice Bowl and Operation Evening Light), the attempt to rescue the US Embassy workers being held hostage in Tehran, Iran in the Indian Ocean, North Arabian Sea and into the Gulf of Oman to a staging area off the southeast Coast of Iran referred to as “Gonzo Station.” CAPT James H. Mauldin, Nimitz, CO, established an almost weekly “CO’s Day” to allow the men to take time off and participate in “Flight Deck Olympics” and picnics. In addition, the Navy authorized a special ration of six cans of beer per man, which the captain dispensed in increments over a 60 day period. Coming about, Nimitz began her 11,500 mile voyage back to Norfolk, stopping en route off Ascension Island to embark inspectors. “… “…I told you that I had confidence in your high state of preparedness for any task which might be demanded of you,” ADM Hayward told the crew during their time in the Gulf. “You proved without question in the ensuing months that my confidence and that of your countrymen across America and your shipmates throughout the Navy was especially well placed…Your countrymen are very proud of you, and they have every right to be.” VADM George E.R. Kinnear, II, Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, held a high level planning conference concerning the ship’s deployment to the Indian Ocean, on board Nimitz off Naples on 3 January 1980. Nimitz anchored off Naples then headed for the Indian Ocean via Cape of Good Hope. Ports of call include: Rota, Spain; Naples, Italy;  Alexandria, Egypt; Naples, Italy; Naples, Italy; Tunis, Tunisia and Naples, Italy; Athens, Greece and  Naples, Italy. Squadrons: VF-41 “Black Aces,” F-14A; VF-84 “Jolly Rogers,” F-14A; VA-82 “Marauders“A-7E; VA-86 “Sidewinder,” A-7E; VA-35 “Black Panthers,” A-6E/KA-6D; VFP-63 Det. 5 (*1) “Eyes of the Fleet,” RF-8G; VAQ-134 “Garudas,” EA-6B; VS-24 “Scouts,” S-3A; HS-9 “Sea Griffins,” SH-3H; VAW-112”Golden Hawks,” E-2B; HM-16 Det. (*2), RH-53D; VQ-1 Det. B (*3), EA-3B and VRC-50 Det. (*4), C-2A. (*1) VFP-63 disestablished on Jun.30, 1982; (*2) HM-16 DET. deployed aboard USS Nimitz until May 19, 1980 from Nov. 1979; (*3) VQ-1 DET.B deployed aboard USS Nimitz until Apr. 1980 from Jan. 1980; (*4) VRC-50 DET. deployed aboard USS Nimitz until Apr. 1980 from Jan. 24, 1980. Commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet, Commander, Carrier Strike Force Sevent Fleet, Admiral Robert E. Kirksey, USN and Chief of Staff, Captain C. W. Streightiff and Captain J. S. Donnell; Commander, Battle Group Two, Rear Admiral James R. Sanderson, USN and Chief of Staff, Captain W. V. Garcia. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS South Carolina (CGN-37) and USS Virginia (CGN-38) relieved Nimitz and her group, including guided missile cruisers California (CGN-37) and Texas (CGN-39) from 7 to 8 May 1980, after the crew endured 108 days, operating 144 of them continuously at sea, including 115 of Iranian contingency operations on station during Operation Eagle Claw (Operation Rice Bowl and Operation Evening Light), the attempt to rescue the US Embassy workers being held hostage in Tehran, Iran in the Indian Ocean, North Arabian Sea and into the Gulf of Oman to a staging area off the southeast Coast of Iran referred to as “Gonzo Station.” The carrier operated principally under Battle Group 2, commanded by RADM James R. Sanderson. A goodly company of ships assembled under TG 70.1 for several hours of formation steaming and station keeping, comprising: aircraft carriers Nimitz, USS Midway (CV-41) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63); guided missile cruisers USS Bainbridge (CGN-25), USS California (CGN-36), USS Jouett (CG-29) and USS USS Texas (CGN-39); guided missile destroyers USS Berkeley (DDG-15) and USS Parsons (DDG-33); frigates USS Knox (FF-1052) and USS Stein (FF-1065); replenishment oilers USS Roanoke (AOR-7) and USS Wabash (AOR-5); and oilers USS Mispillion (AO-105) and USS Passumpsic (AO-107). USS California (CGN-36), USS South Carolina (CGN-37), USS Texas (CGN-39) and USS Reeves (CG-24) joined Nimitz as part of her task force with CVW-8 embarked; reclassified CVN-68 on June 1975. Her fourth Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since she was commissioned on 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford (10 September 1979 to 26 May 1980)” (Ref. 4, 72, 84A, 371, 372A; 1200, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207 & 1207A).

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SECRET (Unclassified upon removal of enclosure)

FROM; Commanding Officer, USS MIDWAY (CVA 41)

TO Chief of Naval Operations (OP-05D2)

Subj: Command History (OPNAV Report 5750-1)

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5750.12B

Encl (1) USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1973

1. In accordance with reference (a) enclosure (1) is submitted

R. J. SCHULTE

Copy to: Director of Naval History (OP-09B9) CINCPACFLT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: BASIC HISTORY

A. Command Organization B. Summary of Operations C. Special Topics

PART II: ANNEXES A. Copy of the Presidential Unit Citation B. Biography of Capt R. J. SCHULTE, USN C. Biography of CDR C. W. ROE, USN

A. (U) Command Organization

1. Captain S. R. FOLEY, JR., USN, 1310; Commanding- from 1 January 1973 to 7 September 1973.

2. Captain R. J. SCHULTE, 1310; Commanding; from 7 September 1973 through 31 December 1973.

3. The USS MIDWAY (CVA 4l) was homeported at Naval Air Station Alameda, California from 1 January 1973 until 30 June 1973 at which tine the homeport was officially changed to Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan from 30 June 1973 through 31 December 1973. The command consists of the USS MIDWAY (CVA 4l). Attack Carrier Air Wing Five was embarked but will not be addressed in this history report as it submits a separate command history. The mission and function of the ship have not changed during 1973.

B. (S) Summary of Operations

EVIDENCE IN TWO PARTS

NEXT, COMCARGRU FIVE DID NOT SHOW UP WITH MIDWAY, ONLY CTF 77 AND EMBARKED MIDWAY ONE DAY BEFORE ENTERING JAPAN.

USS MIDWAY FLEET POST OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO 96631

CV41:11:jjp 5750 Ser C0047 29 APR 1981

CONFIDENTIAL – Unclassified upon removal of enclosure (1)

From: Commanding Officer, USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

To: Chief of Naval Operations (OPS-0502)

Subj: Command History (OPNAV Report 5750-1)

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5750.12B

Encl: (1) USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1980

1. In accordance with reference (a), enclosure (1) is forwarded.

K. L. CARLSEN By direction

Copy to: Director of Naval History CINCPACFLT (w/o Annexes IIC and IID) COMNAVAIRPAC (w/o Annexes IIC and IID) COMCARGRU FIVE (w/o Annexes IIC and IID) Naval War College (w/o Annexes IIC and IID) Naval Academy (Library) (w/o Annexes IIC and IID)

CLASSIFIED BY: MULTIPLE SOURCES DECLASSIFY ON 31 DECEMBER 1986

USS MIDWAY (CV 41) COMMAND HISTORY 1980 CAPTAIN “E” I. CARMICHAEL, USN COMMANDING

CLASSIFIED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES DECLASSIFY ON 31 DECEMBER 1986 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I BASIC HISTORY

A. Command Organization

B. Summary of Operations

1. Synopsis

2. Full Text

C. Special Topics

1. Carrier Air Wing Command Organization

2. Summary of Flight Hours

D. MIDWAY Escorts During 1980 Indian Ocean Deployments

PART II Documentary Annexes

A. Visits and Ceremonies

B. Major Departmental Reports

C. Photo History

D. Officers Directory

PART I (U) BASIC HISTORY

1980

A. COMMAND ORGANIZATION

1. (U) Commanding Officer, USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

Captain “E” I. Carmichael, USN, -/1310; Commanding from 1 January 1980 to 31 December 1980

2. (U)The mission and functions of USS MIDWAY did not change during 1980.

3. (U) Commander Carrier Air Wing FIVE embarked.

Captain S. R. Briggs, 1 January 1980 to 21 October 1980

Captain R. P. Flower, 21 October 1980 to 31 December 1980

4. (U) USS MIDWAY (CV 41) was homeported at the U. S. Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan during all of calendar year 1980. MIDWAY and CVW-5 observed their Seventh Anniversary as the only forward deployed CV/AIRWING.

B. (U) Summary of Operations

1. (U) Synopsis

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(C) MIDWAY departed Yokosuka 24 May for post EISRA work-up and the intended situation changed quickly. USS CORAL SEA was diverted from a homeward transit to MODLOC south of Cheju-Do Island, reacting to a crisis in South Korea. MIDWAY enroute to a NJ op-area was rearmed by USS FLINT. Bad weather forced MIDWAY to depart the NJ op-area for CV-41 to relieve CV-43, south of Cheju-Do or "Kimchi Station". Flight Ops off Yokosuka were conducted. The ship then proceeded to Kimchi Station and relieved CORAL SEA 1 June. CTF 70 shifted his flag 1 June also and it was the first embarkation in CV-41 for COMCARGRUFIVE. RADM Kirksey and his staff flew from MIDWAY back to Subic 3 June as the Korea crisis diminished and MIDWAY returned to Yokosuka 4 June.

(U) As the in-port drew to a close, CCG-5, CTF SEVENTY, RADM Kirksey and his staff, embarked 12 July.

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(U) The end of October saw two important visits. On 30 October, the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, General David C. Jones, USAF, was a guest of RADM Kirksey, and on 31 October a group of British Air Force and naval officers visited.

THIS IS MORE CORECT

Cold War (post-Vietnam)

“In the post-Vietnam era, Carrier Division Five became Carrier Group Five (CARGRU FIVE) on 30 June 1973[7] and CTF 77 returned to its Cold War deterrence functions as Commander, Carrier Strike Force 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific, and while Commander, Carrier Group FIVE (COMCARGRU FIVE) and Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70), the latter task force also being known as Battle Force 7th Fleet[2], was reported as being multi-hatted with CTF 77 during the Vietnam War, if CCG 5 never showed up on Midway until 1 June 1980, then CTF 77 was a separate command and its commanders served independent of COMCARGRUP FIVE at least until 1 June 1980, when RADM R. E. Kirksey, COMCARGRU FIVE, CTF 70 becomes the first embarkation in CVA-41, shifting his Flag from USS Nimitz (CVN-68) to CVA-41 at sea at the time, serving as Commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet, Commander, Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet. CTF 70 would have had to relieve CTF 77 in order to be dual hatted as commonly reported but their is no mention of CTF 77/CCG 5/CTF 70 in the Command History Reports. COMCARGRU FIVE was homeported at Cubi Point in the Philippines. Commander Task Force Seven Seven (CTF 77), RADM McClendon served from 5 October 1973 to June 1974 presumably and RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3 arrived aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) on 29 June 1974 and assumed the duties of Commander, Task Group CTG-77.4. There are no records that indicate CTF 77 and CTG-77.4 are the same and CARGRU Commanders were referred to as CTG-77.4. The aircraft carrier homeported in Japan since October 1973 as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF), and rotational Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers from NAS North Island and NAS Alameda, California deploying to the Western Pacific” (Ref. [7] of 1093; Task Force 77 (United States Navy & USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1973/80).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_77_(United_States_Navy)

Beginning in late 1979, CTF 77 also focused on the carrier presence on Gonzo Station in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman off of Iran following the Iranian Revolution and the subsequent Iran Hostage Crisis involving the detention of the American Embassy staff in Teheran from November 1979 to January 1981. RADM R. E. Kirksey, COMCARGRU FIVE, CTF 70 becomes the first embarkation of COMCARGRUP FIVE in CV-41 on 1 June 1980 and there after. With the release of the American hostages in 1981, carrier presence off Gonzo Station decreased and CTF 77/CCG 5/CTF 70 returned again to its deterrence posture, primarily as it pertained to Soviet Navy operations in the Western Pacific. CTF 77/CCG 5/CTF 70 operated two and three Carrier Battle Groups from the North Arabian Sea to the North Sea of Japan and the North Pacific Ocean.

Until RADM KIRSKEY, COMCARGRUP FIVE was not embarked aboard CV/CVA-41, but CTF 77 was embarked several times during which time all COMCARGRUP's ONE, THREE and SEVEN served as CTF 77.4, which got its fame in WW II.

Disclosing Commanders of CTG 77.4, CTF 77 and CCG 5/CTF 70 would clarify much from 1964 to 1973, CTF 77/CCG 5./CTF 70 and from October 1973 to 1 June 1980 CTF 77 and from October 1973 ctg-77.4, CTG 77

and CTF 77/CCG 5/CTF 70.


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