Ship's Deck Log, U.S.S. JOHN FINN (DDG 113), July 2019

This document is the official Ship's Deck Log for the U.S.S. JOHN FINN (DDG 113) for the month of July 2019. The log provides a chronological record of the ship's daily operations, including its departure from Naval Base San Diego on July 1, 2019, and its subsequent transit and operations in the North Pacific Ocean and Southern California operating areas. The entries detail routine naval activities such as engineering plant status, watch standing, navigation, flight operations, and various training exercises. The log records the ship's movements, including anchoring and mooring procedures, as well as administrative events like changes of command, personnel movements, and routine maintenance. Throughout the month, the ship maintained a state of readiness, with entries noting the setting of various material conditions, such as Condition Zebra, and the status of weapons postures. The log also documents environmental observations, including the spotting of whales and dolphins, and navigational data such as position reports and gyro error determinations. The document serves as a formal record of the ship's activities, signed by the Commanding Officer, CDR C. M. Minetree, and the Navigator, and is maintained in accordance with U.S. Navy reporting requirements.