USS Orleck DD-886 Deck Logs

Please note: The following entries have been reproduced as accurately as possible from the actual deck logs of the USS ORLECK (DD-886). In order to create a more readable and comprehensive view, I have taken some liberties with both structure and punctuation. Many of the original entries contain the actual names, service numbers and rank & rate of personnel in service aboard. In order to protect personal privacy, and avoid embarrassment, I have fabricated the names of individuals involved in violations of standards of conduct. Other entries which are not related to disciplinary matters, will contain the factual information as in the original logs. Any errors in spelling, punctuation or format are mine alone.

Gary R. Peters

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All deck logs are in Microsoft Excel format

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In the event that your memory has deteriorated over the years, as mine has, or, if you were not involved with bridge operations, you may find the following definitions handy.

Ad: administration
AOL: absent over leave
ASW: Anti-Submarine Warfare
BCD: Bad Conduct Discharge
BuPers: Bureau of Personnel
Com: Commander
Des: destroyer
Div: division
OTC: Officer in Tactical Command
Pac: pacific
PAL: prisoner at large.
Pers: personnel
pgc: per the gyro compass
psc: per steering compass, the magnetic compass at the helm.
Ron: squadron
SOPA: Senior officer present afloat.
Sub: submarine
TAD: Temporary Additional Duty
T & pgc: True as per gyro-compass.
True: actual bearing from the gyro-compass.
Uncle: Local time
USNEV: Enlisted Volunteer, 18 years old when enlisted, served 1 year active duty, then sent to active reserve for 4 years or the inactive reserve for 6 years.