https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/1155f9aa-fe5e-4fcb-abbc-12ffa5be25bc " The Call of Blue Water CNO SITREP 12 " (meaning -- Chief of Naval Operations report on the current military situation), produced in 1977, explores the U.S. Navy’s surface forces, looking at both the vessels themselves and the lives of the crew. A 1700s sailing ship is at sea. Modern crew seen in action (0:06-0:40). Shots from various eras of recent naval history (0:41-1:03). CNO Admiral James L. Holloway III addresses camera in an office (1:04-1:26). Onboard a naval vessel, he shakes hands with personnel, and salutes senior staff (1:27-1:45). Admiral continues to address camera (1:46-1:55). Silhouetted frigate in heavy surf. Title (1:56-2:30). USS McCloy (FF 1038) seen at sea. Crew shown carrying out replenishment (2:35-3:44). A helicopter begins to airlift cargo (3:45-4:05). Various shots of ship exteriors (4:05-4:23). We see another replenishment taking place between the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and the USS Fox (CG-33), both of fuel (4:24-5:03) and of other supplies (5:04-5:29). Naval personnel speak to camera (5.29-6:08). Crew observe a radar and other tracking technologies (6:09-6:22). Footage of USS Pegasus (PHM-1) hydrofoil at speed (6:25-6:47). The destroyer USS Braine (DD-630) seen in heavy surf (7:02-7:26). Crew on the deck cleaning vessel (7:27-7:43). Family and friends waving. Crew disembark and reunite with their loved ones (7:56-8:24). Shot of wake of ship. Sailors seen off-duty, then a shot of men at work (8:38-9:01). Two landing craft from Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU-2) released from back of vessel. We see a drill begin (9:02-9:36). A bomber seen overhead, then shots of explosions an island (9:37- 9:46). A tank accelerates on the beach of island. Ramp released from a landing craft, and troops spill onto shore (9:47-10:07). Vessel moors, a ramp is lowered and various jeeps and land vehicles slowly drive onto the shore (10:08-10:34). Shot of another ship seen from deck of ship. An instructor is teaching personnel. Crew are seen working with mechanical elements of ship, and in the classroom (10:35-11:12). Men are seen carrying out various tasks. An officer interviewed (11:25-11:29). Two ships seen side by side. Several crew interviewed (11:30-12:39). A group of ‘blue jackets’ are holding a meeting on the deck (12:40-13:00). Naval commander interviewed (13:01-13:13). Crew are seen carrying out eclectic jobs (13:14-13:57). Man signals down a helicopter, which lands on pad (13:58-14:07). Shots of USS Spruance (DD-963) (14:08-14:19) and USS Mahan (DDG-42) at sea (14:20-14:26). Focus on a missile of ship, and satellite. Silhouetted shot of crew on deck (14:27-14:47). Shot of three silhouetted vessels of different classes. Crew in hard hats gather to observe new Spruance-class destroyer, USS O’Brien (DD-975). Various shots of USS O’Brien (14:48-15:17). Two amphibious assault ships seen moored, the USS Saipan (LHA 2), and USS Tarawa (LHA-1), then one seen at sea (15:18-15:37). A large crowd observes the launch of the USS Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate (FFG-7) and of the USS Virginia cruiser (CGN-38). Cruiser seen at sea (15:38-16:18). Various exterior shots of Virginia-class cruiser (16:30-16:46). A man inspects the engine of cruiser. Crew seen working at control board (16:47-17:15). Footage of living quarters aboard the USS Spruance destroyer (DD-963). A crew member interviewed (17:16-18:08). Various shots of different vessels at sea, some unidentifiable, one shot of the USS Cone destroyer (DD-866) (18:09-18:38). Crew of tender do maintenance (18:39-19:26). Crew preparing for a mine-sweeping exercise (19:27-19:51). A minesweeper hydrofoil and helicopter seen in action. Mine detonated (19:52-20:05). Commander William R. St. George addresses camera. Shot of USS Holland submarine tender (AS-32). Various long shots of different vessels; including the USS McCandless frigate (FF-1084), and the USS Hoel destroyer (DDG-13) (20:22-21:10). A ship seen opening fire. On-shore explosions (21:11-21:30). Crew are seen leaving the USS Leahy cruiser (DLG-16) in a small vessel. Shots of crew engaging with English naval personnel. Footage of iconic sights from several locations around the world (21:31-23:14). Various shots of ships moored together (23:24-23:39). Commander addresses camera. Crew seen doing exercises on the deck, then in cabin in a simulated threat response (23:40-26:00). Missile launcher is engaged, then several missiles launched. Fire from ship’s deck guns begins (26:01-26:24). Single ship, silhouetted (26:25-27:11). Admiral Holloway addresses camera (27:12-27:57). Closing credits (27:58 – 28:39). 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