Ship's Deck Log of the U.S.S. Comstock (LSD 45), 01 July 2019 – 31 July 2019

This document is the official Ship's Deck Log for the U.S.S. Comstock (LSD 45) covering the period from 01 July 2019 through 31 July 2019. The log records the daily routine, movements, and operational status of the vessel while stationed at Naval Base San Diego and operating in the Southern California Operating Area (SOCAL OPAREA). The entries detail standard naval procedures, including the assumption of the watch, changes in command, engineering plant status, fire main pressure readings, and various drills such as rudder swing checks and combat system casualty exercises. The ship conducted various maneuvers, including underway replenishment (UNREP) operations with the U.S.S. Guadalupe, small boat operations, and navigation through degaussing ranges. The log documents the ship's status as part of ESG THREE, CPR THREE, and MKI ARG. The entries are signed by the Commanding Officer, N.W. Hornback, and later by K.D. Culver following a change of command. The document provides a chronological account of the ship's activities, including navigation, maintenance, and personnel changes, serving as a formal record of the vessel's operations during the specified month.