FTG3 Robert M. Miller

2nd Division Morning Quarter’s in the Missile Control Room ? 1971-1973


We, the gunners-mates and fire-controlmen, when at sea, had our morning quarters in the missile control room directly below CIC. And being the motley group we were, we would all be laying around, trying to be as comfortable as possible, awaiting the arrival of our division officer, Ens. “Parker” as we affectionately called Bill Glass.


Chief Andy, McMillian, Wally Hedberg, Bob Summerhill, Doug Goeters, George Benesch, Dave Robinson, Gary Studdard, Dave Holmgreen, Chet Sobotka, Al Otto, Bill Baker, John Bentley, Jim Graney, Giles, Vic Kastner, Rod Knuth, Souza, et al, always seemed to forget the meaning of the words “Attention on Deck” each morning. I seem to remember that this lack of “respect” irked our boot division officer, but there was no ill intent, just us being us?. I seem to remember that Bill was a “Ring Knocker” that just so happened to get married just prior to graduation from the academy??? That missile control room was the un-official 2nd division lounge, stereo equipped and a great place to jam on the electric guitars (Al Otto). Too bad they didn’t have microwave ovens back then because we would have one of those for sure.