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Uniformed Services Medical Facilities
Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPUS)
Eligible Patients
Active duty (AD) member
Spouse or child of AD member
Retired member, spouse or dependent child of retiree, surviving spouse or dependent child of AD member or retiree
Dependent parent or parents- in-law of AD, retired, or deceased member, certain former spouses are authorized military hospital and CHAMPUS care if they do not have employer-sponsored health care
Inpatient Outpatient
Yes, first priority Yes, if space available
Yes, if space available Yes, if space available
Inpatient
Outpatient
Not eligible
Yes—may need nonavailability certificate
Yes, unless eligible for Medicare (Part A)
Not eligible
Not eligible
Yes—may need nonavailability certificate
Yes, unless eligible for Medicare (Part A)
May need a nonavailability certificate
Not eligible
Program for jq
Handicapped 0f
' I rec
Not eligible j^e
Yes(needs prior approval)
Not eligible
Not eligible
Information on a new category of CHAMPUS eligibles for some former active duty members and families is outlined in the 1992 Uniformed Services Almanac.
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Costs
Active duty member | Daily subsistence charge | No charge | Not eligible |
Spouse or child of AD member | $8.95 per day | No charge | $8.95 per day or $25.00, not to exceed $1,000 per year, whichever is greater |
Retired Enlisted | No charge | No charge | Lesser of 25% of billed hospital charges or $241 |
Retired Officer | Daily subsistence allowance | No charge | . per day, not to exceed $10,000 per year; also pay 25% of allowed |
Spouse or dependent child of retired or deceased member, certain former spouses | $8.95 per day | No charge | physician charges |
Dependent parent or parents- in-law of AD, retired, or | $8.95 per day | No charge | Not eligible |
deceased member Source: 1992 Uniformed Services Almanac, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O.
including postage and handling.)
Not eligible
Not eligible
No
20% of allowed charges above deductible of $150 per person or $300 per family per FY (grade E-5 and above)
25% of allowed charges above deductibles
25% of allowed charges above deductibles
25% of allowed charges above deductibles
Depends on grade; government will pay up to $1,000 a month for authorized care Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
No
No
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Not eligible Not eligible
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Military Survivor Benefits
From From From
Benefit | Military Service | Veterans Administration | Social Security |
| |||
| Active | Retired | Service Connected | Non-Service Connected | Wife | Children | *If not covered by other source Unless death occurs within 120 days of retirement and is determined by the VA to be service-connected |
Death Gratuity | Yes | No1 | No | No | No | No | |
Burial Allowance | Yes | No2 | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Unless retired and retained in military hospital until death occurs |
Travel Allowance | Yes | No3 | No | No | No | No | n ess death occurs within one year of retirement and move has |
Shipment of HHG | Yes | No3 | No | No | No | No | not been made |
DIC | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | ^Only if member has 20 or more years of service |
SBP | Yes4 | Yes5 | No | No | No | No | It SBP was elected by member |
RSFPP | No | Yes5 | No | No | No | No | 6Only if survivor’s income is below VA income limitations |
ID Privileges (BX, Theatre, Commis.) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | ^Dependent on age and income of survivors If member participated in SGLI, VGLI, NSU. or earlier forms of insurance |
National Cemetery | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Source: 1992 Uniformed Services Almanac, Uniformed Services Almanac- |
Government Headstone | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* | No | No | Inc., P.O. Box 4144, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Copies are $6.00 including 1 |
Burial Flag | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* | No | No | postage and handling. |
Pension | No | No | No | Yes6 | No | No |
|
Monthly Survivor Payments | No | No | No | No | Yes7 | Yes7 |
|
Insurance | Yes8 | No | Yes8 | Yes8 | No | No |
|
Legal Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
|
Home Loan Guaranty | No | No | No | No | No | No |
|
CHAMPUS | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
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10 years from release °f active duty or required Selected Reserve
10 years
2 years (Generally r°m date of discharge '>r release from active duty)
No time limit time limit
time limit
90 days
2 years from date of rat'"Ce ^ disability
'20 days or up to I ear if totally disabled
time limit
Lir°ited time 90 days
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Veterans Benefits Timetable_________________
Benefits
Where to Apply
Education: You may be eligible for educational assistance while you pursue approved training if you participated in either the Post-Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32) or the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) while on active duty; or
If you had entitlement under the Vietnam-Era Gl Bill (Chapter 34) remaining on December 31, 1989 and were on active duty from October 31, 1989 and were on active duty from October 19, 1984 through June 30, 1988; or were on active duty from October 19, 1984 through June 30, 1988 without a break; or were on active from October 19, 1984 through June 30, 1987 and subsequently entered into the Selected Reserve under a 4-year entitlement.
For members of the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 106), benefits will end on the date of a separation from the Selected Reserve or 10 years from the date eligibility began, whichever happens first.
Vocational Rehabilitation: If you have a disability that either began or worsened during active duty, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services to assist you to overcome your employment handicap and better handle day-to-day living activities. As part of a rehabilitation program, VA will pay for your tuition, fees, books, tools, and other program expenses as well as provide you a monthly living allowance. Once you have taken part in a vocational rehabilitation program, VA will help you get a good job.
GI Loans: VA will guarantee your loan for the purchase of a home, farm, manufactured home, or condominium
Disability Compensation: VA pays compensation for disabilities incurred in or aggravated by military service. Payments are made from date of separation if claim is filed within one year.
Medical Care: VA provides a wide range of medical care benefits including help for alcoholism and other drug dependency to service-connected veterans and to nonservice-connected veterans, who meet certain eligibility criteria. Readjustment counseling benefits are also available at VA Vet Centers for eligible Vietnam Era Veterans.
Dental Treatment: VA provides necessary dental care for veterans who were not provided dental examination and treatment within 90 days of discharge or separation from service. The time limit does not apply to veterans with dental disabilities resulting from combat wounds or service injuries.
GI Insurance: Low cost life insurance (up to $10,000) is available for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans who are totally disabled may apply for a waiver of premiums on these policies.
SGLI: Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance may be converted to VGLI (Veterans Group Life Insurance), a 5-year nonrenewable term policy. At the end of the 5-year term, VGLI may be converted to an individual policy with any participating insurance company. VA will forward more information. Employment: Assistance is available in finding employment in private industry, in Federal Service and in local government.
Unemployment Compensation: The amounts of benefit and payment periods vary between states. Apply soon after separation.
Reemployment: Apply to your former employer for reemployment.
Reminders
Any VA Office
Any VA Office
Any VA Office
Any VA Office Any VA Office
Any VA Office or Medical Center
Any VA Office or Medical Center
Any VA Office
Office of Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance, 212 Washington Street, Newark NJ 07102
Local offices of State Employment Service, U.S. Office of Personnel Mgmt, Any VA Office
State Employment Service Employer
^ V°ur local VA office or United States Veterans Assistance Center for more information on all veterans benefits.
VAnSu" y°ur local telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Veterans Affairs for the toll-free number to call to reach rePresentatives in all 50 states, Washington. D.C., and Puerto Rico
Copies • «■
are $6.00, including postage and handling.)
1992 Retired Military Almanac, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O. Box 4144, Falls Church, VA 22044
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i Benefits Information
Benefit | Inactive Duty Training (Drill) | Active Duty> for Trng (FTTD) Active Duty (AD) | Retired Reserve (Under Age 60) | Retired Reserve (Age 60 and Over) |
Pay and Allowances | Basic pay only | Basic pay, BAS, BAQ, special pay if authorized | No | Retired or retainer pay |
Exchanges | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Commissary | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes |
Retirement Points | 1 per drill (Max 60 per year) | 1 per day (Max 365/366 per year) | No | No |
Space Avail Travel | CONUS/HI/AK, PR/VI/GU. | Worldwide | CONUS/HI/AK, PR/VI/GU. | World Wide |
Off/NCO Club | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Clothing Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Legal Assistance | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes |
Retention of Commission (Officers) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Transient Billeting | If available | Yes | If available | If available |
Military Postal Facilities | No | Yes | No | Yes (CONUS) |
Military Recreation Facilities | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Burial Flag | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Unless VA eligible) |
Post/Base Facilities | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wearing of Uniform | As required | As required | On appropriate occasions | On appropriate occasions |
Official Library Svcs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Federal Benefits for Reservists*
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Benefit | Inactive DutyTraining (Drill) | Active Duty for Trng (FTTD) Active Duty (AD) | Retired Reserve (Under Age 60) | Retired serve (M and 0W |
Military Affiliate Radio Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Red Cross Assistance | No | Yes | No | No |
Base/Post Theater | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Burial Assistance | No, unless duty related | Yes | No | No |
Military Death Gratuity | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Military Medical/ Dental | Medical, only if duty- related | Yes | No | Yes |
VA Medical/ | If injured in line | If diseased or | If eligible (prior | If eligible |
Dental | of duty | injured in line of duty | svc) | (prior svc) |
CHAMPUS | No | Yes (if on AD or FTTD for more than 30 days) | No | Until age 6- |
SGLI | Yes | Yes | Yes (Must pay prem) | No |
Survivor | Yes, with 20 yrs | Yes, with 20 yrs | Yes, with 20 yrs | Yes, with 21’ |
Benefit Plan | svc., if selected | svc., if selected | svc., if selected | svc.. if sd6' |
* Under certain circumstances, some of these benefits are available at the discretion of* local base or installation commander.
f^el1,^92^eserve Forces Alm>nac, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O. Box ’ a s urcb, VA 22044 (Copies are $6.00, including postage and handling.)
. The Ultimate Navy Ship Designator.
During my hitch in the Naval Reserve (1969-75), I managed to become the reserve center expert on ship type designators: from CVA(N) (Aircraft Carrier, Attack, Nuclear Powered) to AGC (Amphibious Force Flagship), from DLG(N) (Guided Missile Frigate, Nuclear Powered) all the way to IX (Unclassified Miscellaneous Vessel/Craft). I knew them all; nobody ever stumped me-until last year.
While riding to a business meeting, my colleague, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Rhode Island National Guard, started to tell me about a recent tour of a Navy ship his unit took while in Newport Impressed as he was, he could not remember the name of the ship, the number on the bow, or even describe it in any detail that made sense to this former sailor; but he knew it was one of ours, and that it was an LGS. I spent the entire meeting scanning my memory for LGS but came up with a blank every time. r
1 r T t0 admit'esPec,all>’t0 this Army guy- that I didn’t know what an LGS was but on the nde back to our office curiosity got the best of me. I swallowed my pride and asked
His answer: Large Grey Ship, the Navy has lots of them.”
Richard Lundin
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Proceedings / Naval Review 1992
This html article is produced from an uncorrected text file through optical character recognition. Prior to 1940 articles all text has been corrected, but from 1940 to the present most still remain uncorrected. Artifacts of the scans are misspellings, out-of-context footnotes and sidebars, and other inconsistencies. Adjacent to each text file is a PDF of the article, which accurately and fully conveys the content as it appeared in the issue. The uncorrected text files have been included to enhance the searchability of our content, on our site and in search engines, for our membership, the research community and media organizations. We are working now to provide clean text files for the entire collection.
Uniformed Services Medical Facilities
Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPUS)
Eligible Patients
Active duty (AD) member
Spouse or child of AD member
Retired member, spouse or dependent child of retiree, surviving spouse or dependent child of AD member or retiree
Dependent parent or parents- in-law of AD, retired, or deceased member, certain former spouses are authorized military hospital and CHAMPUS care if they do not have employer-sponsored health care
Inpatient Outpatient
Yes, first priority Yes, if space available
Yes, if space available Yes, if space available
Inpatient
Outpatient
Not eligible
Yes—may need nonavailability certificate
Yes, unless eligible for Medicare (Part A)
Not eligible
Not eligible
Yes—may need nonavailability certificate
Yes, unless eligible for Medicare (Part A)
May need a nonavailability certificate
Not eligible
Program for jq
Handicapped 0f
' I rec
Not eligible j^e
Yes(needs prior approval)
Not eligible
Not eligible
Information on a new category of CHAMPUS eligibles for some former active duty members and families is outlined in the 1992 Uniformed Services Almanac.
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Costs
Active duty member | Daily subsistence charge | No charge | Not eligible |
Spouse or child of AD member | $8.95 per day | No charge | $8.95 per day or $25.00, not to exceed $1,000 per year, whichever is greater |
Retired Enlisted | No charge | No charge | Lesser of 25% of billed hospital charges or $241 |
Retired Officer | Daily subsistence allowance | No charge | . per day, not to exceed $10,000 per year; also pay 25% of allowed |
Spouse or dependent child of retired or deceased member, certain former spouses | $8.95 per day | No charge | physician charges |
Dependent parent or parents- in-law of AD, retired, or | $8.95 per day | No charge | Not eligible |
deceased member Source: 1992 Uniformed Services Almanac, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O.
including postage and handling.)
Not eligible
Not eligible
No
20% of allowed charges above deductible of $150 per person or $300 per family per FY (grade E-5 and above)
25% of allowed charges above deductibles
25% of allowed charges above deductibles
25% of allowed charges above deductibles
Depends on grade; government will pay up to $1,000 a month for authorized care Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
No
No
90,
Not eligible Not eligible
Box 4144, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Copies are $6.00;
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Military Survivor Benefits
From From From
Benefit | Military Service | Veterans Administration | Social Security |
| |||
| Active | Retired | Service Connected | Non-Service Connected | Wife | Children | *If not covered by other source Unless death occurs within 120 days of retirement and is determined by the VA to be service-connected |
Death Gratuity | Yes | No1 | No | No | No | No | |
Burial Allowance | Yes | No2 | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Unless retired and retained in military hospital until death occurs |
Travel Allowance | Yes | No3 | No | No | No | No | n ess death occurs within one year of retirement and move has |
Shipment of HHG | Yes | No3 | No | No | No | No | not been made |
DIC | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | ^Only if member has 20 or more years of service |
SBP | Yes4 | Yes5 | No | No | No | No | It SBP was elected by member |
RSFPP | No | Yes5 | No | No | No | No | 6Only if survivor’s income is below VA income limitations |
ID Privileges (BX, Theatre, Commis.) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | ^Dependent on age and income of survivors If member participated in SGLI, VGLI, NSU. or earlier forms of insurance |
National Cemetery | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Source: 1992 Uniformed Services Almanac, Uniformed Services Almanac- |
Government Headstone | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* | No | No | Inc., P.O. Box 4144, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Copies are $6.00 including 1 |
Burial Flag | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* | No | No | postage and handling. |
Pension | No | No | No | Yes6 | No | No |
|
Monthly Survivor Payments | No | No | No | No | Yes7 | Yes7 |
|
Insurance | Yes8 | No | Yes8 | Yes8 | No | No |
|
Legal Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
|
Home Loan Guaranty | No | No | No | No | No | No |
|
CHAMPUS | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
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You Have (after seParationfrom service)
10 years from release °f active duty or required Selected Reserve
10 years
2 years (Generally r°m date of discharge '>r release from active duty)
No time limit time limit
time limit
90 days
2 years from date of rat'"Ce ^ disability
'20 days or up to I ear if totally disabled
time limit
Lir°ited time 90 days
Vi:
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—— Benefits Information
Veterans Benefits Timetable_________________
Benefits
Where to Apply
Education: You may be eligible for educational assistance while you pursue approved training if you participated in either the Post-Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32) or the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) while on active duty; or
If you had entitlement under the Vietnam-Era Gl Bill (Chapter 34) remaining on December 31, 1989 and were on active duty from October 31, 1989 and were on active duty from October 19, 1984 through June 30, 1988; or were on active duty from October 19, 1984 through June 30, 1988 without a break; or were on active from October 19, 1984 through June 30, 1987 and subsequently entered into the Selected Reserve under a 4-year entitlement.
For members of the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 106), benefits will end on the date of a separation from the Selected Reserve or 10 years from the date eligibility began, whichever happens first.
Vocational Rehabilitation: If you have a disability that either began or worsened during active duty, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services to assist you to overcome your employment handicap and better handle day-to-day living activities. As part of a rehabilitation program, VA will pay for your tuition, fees, books, tools, and other program expenses as well as provide you a monthly living allowance. Once you have taken part in a vocational rehabilitation program, VA will help you get a good job.
GI Loans: VA will guarantee your loan for the purchase of a home, farm, manufactured home, or condominium
Disability Compensation: VA pays compensation for disabilities incurred in or aggravated by military service. Payments are made from date of separation if claim is filed within one year.
Medical Care: VA provides a wide range of medical care benefits including help for alcoholism and other drug dependency to service-connected veterans and to nonservice-connected veterans, who meet certain eligibility criteria. Readjustment counseling benefits are also available at VA Vet Centers for eligible Vietnam Era Veterans.
Dental Treatment: VA provides necessary dental care for veterans who were not provided dental examination and treatment within 90 days of discharge or separation from service. The time limit does not apply to veterans with dental disabilities resulting from combat wounds or service injuries.
GI Insurance: Low cost life insurance (up to $10,000) is available for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans who are totally disabled may apply for a waiver of premiums on these policies.
SGLI: Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance may be converted to VGLI (Veterans Group Life Insurance), a 5-year nonrenewable term policy. At the end of the 5-year term, VGLI may be converted to an individual policy with any participating insurance company. VA will forward more information. Employment: Assistance is available in finding employment in private industry, in Federal Service and in local government.
Unemployment Compensation: The amounts of benefit and payment periods vary between states. Apply soon after separation.
Reemployment: Apply to your former employer for reemployment.
Reminders
Any VA Office
Any VA Office
Any VA Office
Any VA Office Any VA Office
Any VA Office or Medical Center
Any VA Office or Medical Center
Any VA Office
Office of Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance, 212 Washington Street, Newark NJ 07102
Local offices of State Employment Service, U.S. Office of Personnel Mgmt, Any VA Office
State Employment Service Employer
^ V°ur local VA office or United States Veterans Assistance Center for more information on all veterans benefits.
VAnSu" y°ur local telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Veterans Affairs for the toll-free number to call to reach rePresentatives in all 50 states, Washington. D.C., and Puerto Rico
Copies • «■
are $6.00, including postage and handling.)
1992 Retired Military Almanac, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O. Box 4144, Falls Church, VA 22044
Pr
“ceedings / Naval Review 1992
231
i Benefits Information
Benefit | Inactive Duty Training (Drill) | Active Duty> for Trng (FTTD) Active Duty (AD) | Retired Reserve (Under Age 60) | Retired Reserve (Age 60 and Over) |
Pay and Allowances | Basic pay only | Basic pay, BAS, BAQ, special pay if authorized | No | Retired or retainer pay |
Exchanges | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Commissary | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes |
Retirement Points | 1 per drill (Max 60 per year) | 1 per day (Max 365/366 per year) | No | No |
Space Avail Travel | CONUS/HI/AK, PR/VI/GU. | Worldwide | CONUS/HI/AK, PR/VI/GU. | World Wide |
Off/NCO Club | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Clothing Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Legal Assistance | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes |
Retention of Commission (Officers) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Transient Billeting | If available | Yes | If available | If available |
Military Postal Facilities | No | Yes | No | Yes (CONUS) |
Military Recreation Facilities | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Burial Flag | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Unless VA eligible) |
Post/Base Facilities | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wearing of Uniform | As required | As required | On appropriate occasions | On appropriate occasions |
Official Library Svcs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Federal Benefits for Reservists*
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Benefit | Inactive DutyTraining (Drill) | Active Duty for Trng (FTTD) Active Duty (AD) | Retired Reserve (Under Age 60) | Retired serve (M and 0W |
Military Affiliate Radio Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Red Cross Assistance | No | Yes | No | No |
Base/Post Theater | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Burial Assistance | No, unless duty related | Yes | No | No |
Military Death Gratuity | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Military Medical/ Dental | Medical, only if duty- related | Yes | No | Yes |
VA Medical/ | If injured in line | If diseased or | If eligible (prior | If eligible |
Dental | of duty | injured in line of duty | svc) | (prior svc) |
CHAMPUS | No | Yes (if on AD or FTTD for more than 30 days) | No | Until age 6- |
SGLI | Yes | Yes | Yes (Must pay prem) | No |
Survivor | Yes, with 20 yrs | Yes, with 20 yrs | Yes, with 20 yrs | Yes, with 21’ |
Benefit Plan | svc., if selected | svc., if selected | svc., if selected | svc.. if sd6' |
* Under certain circumstances, some of these benefits are available at the discretion of* local base or installation commander.
f^el1,^92^eserve Forces Alm>nac, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O. Box ’ a s urcb, VA 22044 (Copies are $6.00, including postage and handling.)
. The Ultimate Navy Ship Designator.
During my hitch in the Naval Reserve (1969-75), I managed to become the reserve center expert on ship type designators: from CVA(N) (Aircraft Carrier, Attack, Nuclear Powered) to AGC (Amphibious Force Flagship), from DLG(N) (Guided Missile Frigate, Nuclear Powered) all the way to IX (Unclassified Miscellaneous Vessel/Craft). I knew them all; nobody ever stumped me-until last year.
While riding to a business meeting, my colleague, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Rhode Island National Guard, started to tell me about a recent tour of a Navy ship his unit took while in Newport Impressed as he was, he could not remember the name of the ship, the number on the bow, or even describe it in any detail that made sense to this former sailor; but he knew it was one of ours, and that it was an LGS. I spent the entire meeting scanning my memory for LGS but came up with a blank every time. r
1 r T t0 admit'esPec,all>’t0 this Army guy- that I didn’t know what an LGS was but on the nde back to our office curiosity got the best of me. I swallowed my pride and asked
His answer: Large Grey Ship, the Navy has lots of them.”
Richard Lundin
m
Proceedings / Naval Review 1992