USSBarry(DDG-52)

	USSBarryinSouda Bay,on 29 April 2013
History
United States
Name	Barry
Namesake	Commodore John Barry
Ordered	26 May 1987
Builder	Ingalls Shipbuilding
Laid down	26 February 1990
Launched	10 May 1991
Christened	8 June 1991
Commissioned	12 December 1992
Homeport	Everett
Identification	MMSI number:898765527; Callsign:NNJB; ; Hull number:DDG-52;
Motto	Strength and Diversity
Honors and; awards	SeeAwards
Status	in active service
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General characteristics
Class and type	Arleigh Burke-classdestroyer
Displacement	Light: approx. 6,800long tons(6,900t); Full: approx. 8,900 long tons (9,000 t);
Length	505 ft (154 m)
Beam	59 ft (18 m)
Draft	31 ft (9.4 m)
Installed power	4 ×General Electric LM2500-30gas turbines; 100,000shp(75,000kW);
Propulsion	2 ×shafts
Speed	In excess of 30kn(56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range	4,400nmi(8,100 km; 5,100 mi) at 20 kn (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Complement	33commissioned officers; 38chief petty officers; 210enlisted personnel;
Sensors and; processing systems	AN/SPY-1DPESA3D radar (Flight I, II, IIA); AN/SPY-6(V)1AESA3D radar (Flight III); AN/SPS-67(V)3 or (V)5 surface search radar (DDG-51 – DDG-118); AN/SPQ-9Bsurface search radar (DDG-119 onwards); AN/SPS-73(V)12 surface search/navigation radar (DDG-51 – DDG-86); BridgeMaster E surface search/navigation radar (DDG-87 onwards); 3 ×AN/SPG-62fire-control radar; Mk 46 optical sight system(Flight I, II, IIA); Mk 20 electro-optical sight system(Flight III); AN/SQQ-89ASW combat system:; AN/SQS-53Csonar array; AN/SQR-19 tactical towed array sonar (Flight I, II, IIA); TB-37U multi-function towed array sonar (DDG-113 onwards); AN/SQQ-28LAMPS IIIshipboard system;
Electronic warfare; & decoys	AN/SLQ-32electronic warfare suite; AN/SLQ-25 Nixietorpedo countermeasures; Mk 36 Mod 12decoy launching systems; Mk 53Nulkadecoy launching systems; Mk 59decoy launching systems;
Armament	Guns:; 1 ×5-inch (127 mm)/54 mk 45 mod 1/2 (lightweight gun); 2 ×20 mm (0.8 in) Phalanx CIWS; 2 ×25 mm (0.98 in)Mk 38 machine gun system; 4 ×0.50 inches (12.7 mm) caliberguns; Missiles:; 2 × Mk 141Harpoon anti-ship missilelauncher; 1 × 29-cell, 1 × 61-cell (90 total cells)Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS):; RIM-66M surface-to-air missile; RIM-156 surface-to-air missile; RIM-161 anti-ballistic missile; BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile; RUM-139 vertical launch ASROC; Torpedoes:; 2 ×Mark 32tripletorpedo tubes:; Mark 46 lightweight torpedo; Mark 50 lightweight torpedo; Mark 54 lightweight torpedo;
Aircraft carried	1 ×Sikorsky MH-60R

USSBarry(DDG-52)is anArleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer,commissionedin 1992.Barryis the fourthUnited States Navyship named after the "Father of the American Navy", CommodoreJohn Barry(1745–1803). Her homeport isNaval Station Everett,Washington. Several improvements overArleigh Burkeexist on this ship and all followingArleigh Burke-class destroyers, such as the ability to refuel a helicopter.

Barry'skeelwas laid down on 26 February 1990, at theIngalls Shipbuildingshipyard inPascagoula, Mississippi.She was launched on 10 May 1991, andchristenedon 8 June 1991, by her sponsor Rose Cochran, wife of United States SenatorThad Cochran.Barrywascommissionedinto theU.S. Atlantic Fleeton 12 December 1992, and was placed under the command of CommanderGary Roughead.The commissioning ceremony took place atNaval Station Pascagoulain Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Following ship's commissioning,Barryunderwent Post Delivery Test and Trials (PDT&T). During this period,Barrytested every major system on board. An Operational Propulsion Plant Examination (OPPE) was conducted, withBarryreceiving an overall grade of Excellent. Combat Systems Ship Qualifications Trials (CSSQT) were also conducted that included 13 missile firings.

Barryhas received many awards, including theBattenberg Cupfor the years 1994, 1996, and 1998—makingBarryone of only three ships (as of 2008) to have won the prestigious award three times. She has also been awarded theBattle E awardeight times, and received the Golden Anchor and Silver Anchor Awards for retention. More recently, in 2004Barryreceived the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for being the most improved ship in the Atlantic Fleet.

History

1993

In April 1993,Barryunderwent Final Contract Trials (FCT) before returning to Ingalls Shipbuilding in May 1993, for a three-month Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). This availability included a 4-week dry-docking that included installation of the Navy's new generation Advanced Technology Design propellers, designed to reduce cavitation at high speed and improve fuel economy. Other improvements included installation of an Electro-Optical Sighting System (EOSS), application of Passive Countermeasure System (PCMS) material, tank stiffening and installation of agray watercollection system. On 21 October 1993, CaptainGary Roughead,Barry's first commanding officer, was relieved by CommanderJames G. Stavridis.Barry was under command of (tactical) Destroyer Squadron 26 in 1993, 1994 and 1995, while administratively part ofDestroyer Squadron 2.In November 1993,Barryreceived orders to proceed toHaiti,to take part in Operation Support Democracy.Barry's duties included enforcing the embargo of arms and petroleum products to the island nation.

1994

In January 1994,Barrycompleted her first combined Combat Systems Assessment (CSA)/Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification (CMTQ), achieving one of the Atlantic Fleet's highest score to date. In March,Barryparticipated in exercise MAYFLYEX 94 where herAegis combat systemsuccessfully engaged and destroyed severalExocetanti-ship cruise missiles. In April,Barrywrapped up her preparations for her first overseas combat deployment by participating in FLEETEX 2–94 with other units of theGeorge Washington Battle Group.A highlight of this exercise was a covert SEAL team extraction in shallow water only a few miles off the Carolina coast, successfully validating the stealth characteristics of theDDG-51class.

On 20 May 1994,BarrydepartedNorfolk,Virginia, on her firstMediterraneandeployment. DuringBarry's maiden deployment, she served alongside theaircraft carrierGeorge Washingtonas the backdrop for the 50th anniversary ofD-Day.Barryalso sailed theMediterraneanandAdriatic Seasas "Red Crown" in support of theNo-Fly ZoneoverBosnia-Herzegovina.

On 7 October 1994,Barryreceived orders to proceed to thePersian Gulf' in response toIraq's massing of troops on theKuwaitiborder. In what would become known asOperation Vigilant Warrior,Barry's participation included escort of bothGeorge Washington,and an amphibious assault group, to anchorage offKuwait City.Barryalso served as alternate Persian Gulf Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC), and principalTomahawkstrike platform during the crisis.Barryreceived aMeritorious Unit Commendation,theSouthwest Asia Service Medal,theArmed Forces Service Medal,and theNATO Medalfor her actions during the deployment and returned home toNorfolk,Virginiaon 17 November 1994.

1995

In January 1995,Barrybegan a three-month SRA at Moon Engineering located inPortsmouth, Virginia.This SRA included the Women at Sea (WAS) modification.

2003

In March 2003, she was assigned toDestroyer Squadron 26.^[4]

2004

In 2004,Barryparticipated at the annualFleet WeekinNew York City.

2006

In 2006,Barryjoined hersister ship,Gonzalez,in providing cover forOrient Queen,a cruise ship chartered by the United States to help evacuate American citizens during the2006 Israeli-Lebanon conflict.^[5]

2011

On 1 March 2011,Barrywas dispatched to theMediterranean Sea,in response to the2011 Libyan civil war.On 19 March 2011, the Navy reported thatBarryfired 55Tomahawk cruise missilesto suppress the Libyan air defense system in support ofUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 1973.^[6]^[7] The official codename for the U.S. part of the operation isOperation Odyssey Dawn.^[8]On 28 March,Barryassisted a U.S. NavyP-3C Orion,from Patrol Squadron Five, and anA-10 Thunderboltaircraft attacking a group of threeLibyan Coast Guardboats which were firing upon merchant vessels.^[9]

2013

In late August 2013, she was ordered, alongside her sister shipsGravely,MahanandRamageto patrol the easternMediterranean Seain response to rising rumors of an imminent military intervention in theSyrian civil war.

2016

In early 2016,Barryconducted a hull swap withLassen,in which the two crews switched ships.Lassenoperated out of Yokosuka, from 2005 to 2016.Barrycompleted midlife modernization prior to making the switch and was outfitted with Aegis Baseline 9, the latest combat system, which is capable of defensive and offensive operations against aircraft, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, surface ships, submarines and shore targets.Barryalso received a fully integrated bridge, quality-of-life upgrades, and advanced galley during refit.^{[citation needed]}

2020

On 10 April and 24 April 2020,Barrytransited theTaiwan Strait.^[10]

2022

In 2022,Barrywas part ofCarrier Strike Group 5led byUSSRonald Reagan.Also deployed was sister shipUSSBenfoldand cruiserUSSChancellorsville.^[11]

2023

After forward deployment for six years,Barrymoved toNaval Station Everett,where the ship will undergo routine maintenance.^[12]In August 2023Barryoffered public tours as part of Seattle Fleet Week.^[13]

Awards

Navy Unit Commendation- (Jan 1994-Dec 1997, Oct 1997-Apr 1998, 5-31 Mar 2011)
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation- (2-8 Jun 1994, Jun-Nov 1994, Apr-Sep 2002, Jan 2011-Nov 2012, Feb-Nov 2020)
Navy E Ribbon- (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2013, 2020, 2021)
Humanitarian Service Medal- (Jul-Aug 2006)
Battenberg Cup- (1994, 1996, 1998)
NATO Medal- (1994)
Southwest Asia Service Medal- (1994)
PACFLT Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Bloodhound Award - 2020^[14]
Spokane Trophy- (2020)
Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy- (2004)