DDG-114: Ralph Johnson Destroyer

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Questions and Answers

For what act of valor did Ralph Henry Johnson receive the Medal of Honor?

Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the Vietnam War

What is the displacement of the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114)?

9,140 tons

What is the maximum speed of the USS Ralph Johnson?

30+ knots

Name three types of missiles the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) on the USS Ralph Johnson is capable of launching?

<p>Tomahawks, Harpoons, and Standard Missiles (or ESSMs, or VL-ASROC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class of ship is the USS Ralph Johnson?

<p>Arleigh Burke</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city and state was the USS Ralph Johnson laid down?

<p>Pascagoula, Mississippi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sponsored the launch of the USS Ralph Johnson?

<p>Mrs. Georgeann B. McRaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city and state was the USS Ralph Johnson commissioned?

<p>Charleston, South Carolina</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the commanding officer of the USS Ralph Johnson at the time of its commissioning?

<p>Cmdr. Jason P. Paterson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Vietnamese dragon in the crest of the ship's seal?

<p>Associated with water, authority over life and death, and rain (or survival).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What naval symbol is present on the ship's shield, and what capability does it represent?

<p>Trident; Integrated Air and Missile Defense System</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the dark blue color and five stars in the formation of the Southern Cross on the ship's shield represent?

<p>1st Reconnaissance Battalion patch of Johnson's USMC service</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides missiles, what other weaponry is equipped on the USS Ralph Johnson?

<p>5-inch gun, Close In Weapon System (CIWS), 25 millimeter guns, machine guns, and torpedo tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto inscribed on the ship's seal, and provide a possible translation?

<p><code>CELER SILENS MORTALIS</code>; Swift, Silent, Deadly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of aircraft is typically carried by the USS Ralph Johnson?

<p>Sikorsky MH-60B/R Seahawks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the one star in the crest of the ship's seal?

<p>It annotates the life Johnson saved during his heroic action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the two types of swords depicted as supporters in the ship's seal?

<p>Navy Officer sword, Navy Chief Petty Officer cutlass, Marine Corps Officer Mameluke and Marine Corps Noncommissioned Officer sword.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the symbolic meaning behind the flame emissions on the ship's shield.

<p>They symbolize the ship's Integrated Air and Missile Defense system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Kingfisher mine-avoidance system on board the USS Ralph Johnson?

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Explain in detail the design and symbolism of the seal for the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114).

<p>The coat of arms is blazoned in full color on a white oblong disc within a dark blue designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name “USS RALPH JOHNSON” at the top and “DDG 114&quot; at the base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ralph Johnson (DDG-114)

The first U.S. Navy ship named for Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson, who received the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War.

DDG-114 Specifications

9,140 tons displacement, 510 feet length, 59 feet beam, 31 feet draft, speed 30+ knots, complement 314.

DDG-114 Armament

The ship's armament includes a 5-inch gun, Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) for Tomahawks, Harpoons, Standards, ESSMs, and VL-ASROC Antisubmarine Rockets.

DDG-114 Additional Armaments

The ship also has a Close In Weapon System (CIWS), 2 25 millimeter guns, 4 machine guns, 6 Mk 32 torpedo tubes, and a Kingfisher mine-avoidance system.

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DDG-114 Aircraft

The ship has 2 Sikorsky MH-60B/R Seahawks aircraft.

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DDG-114 Timeline

The ship was laid down on 12 September 2014, launched on 12 December 2015, and commissioned on 24 March 2018.

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Ship's Colors

Dark blue and gold represent traditional colors associated with the Navy, while Celeste (light blue) represents the Medal of Honor blue.

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Southern Cross

The Southern Cross comes from the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion patch, signifying Johnson's USMC Service.

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Trident and Flame

The trident is a traditional naval symbol, and the flame emission symbolizes the Integrated Air and Missile Defense system on board the ship.

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Vietnamese Dragon

The Vietnamese dragon is associated with water and considered to have authority over life and death.

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One Star Symbolism

The one star annotates the life Johnson saved during his heroic action that earned him the Medal of Honor.

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Supporters

Navy Officer sword, Navy Chief Petty Officer cutlass, Marine Corps Officer Mameluke, and Marine Corps Noncommissioned Officer sword.

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Study Notes

  • Ralph Johnson (DDG-114) is the first U.S. Navy ship named after Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson, USMC.

  • Ralph Henry Johnson received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions during the Vietnam War (11 January 1949–5 March 1968).

  • DDG-114 has a displacement of 9,140 tons

  • DDG-114 is 510' in length, has a beam of 59', and a draft of 31'.

  • DDG-114 can reach speeds of 30+ knots and has a complement of 314.

  • DDG-114's armament includes:

    • One 5-inch gun
    • Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) for 96 BGM-109 Tomahawk
    • RGM-84 Harpoon
    • SM-2MR Standard
    • Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSMs)
    • RUM-139 VL-ASROC Antisubmarine Rockets
    • One Close In Weapon System (CIWS)
    • Two 25 millimeter guns
    • Four machine guns
    • Six Mk 32 torpedo tubes
    • Kingfisher mine-avoidance system
    • Two Sikorsky MH-60B/R Seahawk helicopters

  • DDG-114 belongs to the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers.

  • DDG-114 was laid down on 12 September 2014 in Pascagoula, Miss., by Huntington Ingalls Industries

  • DDG-114 was launched on 12 December 2015.

  • Mrs. Georgeann B. McRaven, wife of Adm. William H. McRaven, sponsored the launch.

  • DDG-114 completed builder's trials in the Gulf of Mexico on 20 July 2017.

  • DDG-114 was delivered on 15 November 2017.

  • DDG-114 was commissioned on 24 March 2018, in Charleston, S.C.

  • The ship's commanding officer at commissioning was Cmdr. Jason P. Paterson.

Ship's Seal Symbolism

  • Dark blue and gold represent traditional Navy colors
  • Celeste (light blue) symbolizes the Medal of Honor blue.
  • Dark blue with five stars represents the Southern Cross from the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion patch, signifying Johnson’s USMC service.
  • The trident is a traditional naval symbol
  • Flame emission symbolizes the Integrated Air and Missile Defense system.
  • A Vietnamese dragon symbolizes water and authority over life and death, and is associated with rain.
  • One star annotates the life Johnson saved, earning him the Medal of Honor.
  • The seal includes a Navy Officer sword, Navy Chief Petty Officer cutlass, Marine Corps Officer Mameluke, and Marine Corps Noncommissioned Officer sword.
  • The coat of arms is blazoned in full color on a white oblong disc with a dark blue designation band, edged with a gold roped border and bearing the name “USS RALPH JOHNSON” at the top and “DDG 114” at the base.

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