Thursday, February 1, 1968

USS WAINWRIGHT HAS LOTS OF PIRAZ

All Hands magazine, February 1968, pp. 16-17

2 scans from Mike Ducy's collection

Handwritten note on page 16: "I guess this is something like your ship"

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[Photo top left: Logistics helicopter departing guided missile frigate at sea.

Caption: "LOGISTICS HELICOPTER leaves Wainwright for other ships."]

[Photo top right: Silhouette of watchstander wearing headset.

Caption: "Rt: Long day of watching continues through the night."]

[Handwritten note in margin of top photo: "I guess this is something like

your ship" with arrow pointing to ship photo]

USS WAINWRIGHT HAS

PIRAZ, officially known as Positive Identification Radar Advisory

Zone, is an area covering much of the Tonkin Gulf. It is also the sta-

tion name of the ship which controls this zone.

USS Wainwright (DLG 28), a guided missile frigate, is one such

ship. She provides Navy and Air Force pilots with continuous air navi-

gation, quick advice on the nearest tanker service, and sorts out the good

guys from the bad guys.

Wainwright frequently cruises some 100 miles north of Yankee Sta-

tion where Navy carrier-based pilots begin and end their combat flights.

The distance to Hanoi and Haiphong is much less to the north and west.

On a typical day on Piraz, activity in CIC (Combat Information Center)

begins to pick up around daybreak.

[Caption across middle: "ON PIRAZ STATION—Reveille is sounded and the morning watch

is set as USS Wainwright (DLG 28) maintains a radar fix for pilots flying in Vietnam."]

[Photo bottom: USS Wainwright (DLG 28) at sea, port quarter view, with helicopter

nearby. Hull number 28 visible.]

Shortly thereafter, planes of the three attack carriers of Task Force 77 are

overhead on their way to targets in North Vietnam.

This routine is repeated day after day and often hour after hour by the

men and ships who man the Piraz station. For Wainwright, this is her

second line period.

One piece of gear which makes her particularly useful at this sort of

job is her Naval Tactical Data System, which is a high-speed, com-

puterized system of collecting, displaying and evaluating combat infor-

mation. Wainwright needs all the help she can get, for at times the air

space in her area is as crowded, if not more so, as the world's busiest

airports during peak flying hours.

For 24 hours a day, Wainwright air intercept controllers identify and

track all aircraft over the Tonkin Gulf. During the almost-daily strikes,

they have their hands full.

First come the defensive F4B Phantom jet fighters, then the sup-

porting tankers and radar aircraft. Finally, the attack aircraft — the

Phantoms, Thunderchiefs, Intruders, Skyraiders, Skyhawks and Crusaders

—check through Piraz on their way to the north.

All the aircraft in the armada are identified, assigned a computer iden-

tification code and tracked to the target and back out.

At the same time, Wainwright's

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[Photo top left: Watchstander viewing radar scope or chart.

Caption: "CONTROLLERS track all aircraft over the Tonkin Gulf."]

[Photo top right: Flight deck crewmen refueling helicopter.

Caption: "Below: Flight deck crewmen help refuel SAR helicopter."]

LOTS OF PIRAZ

helicopter takes off. In company with the other sea-air-rescue helos,

"Big Mother" will hover just off the coast of North Vietnam near the

coast-out (or attack exit point) throughout the mission. They wait

to give a helping hand to returning pilots who may be in trouble and

have to ditch.

Back in CIC the air intercept controller identifies and tracks all

friendly aircraft. By doing so, he will be able to know promptly of any

enemy air activity and to divert the defensive Phantoms to the intercept.

Should the enemy break through the defensive fighters, or if the enemy

were to make an attempt on the fleet in the Tonkin Gulf, Wainwright

would shift to her main battery, the Terrier surface-to-air missile system.

More than once, Terriers have been readied when unidentified and

unaware friendlies forgot to check into the Piraz area.

Although Wainwright's Terriers have never been fired in anger, her

missilemen check and double check the system daily to ensure it will be

ready if needed.

In addition to her primary mission of keeping track of all aircraft over

the Gulf, Wainwright also passes such information as weather, courses

to home base and locations of other aircraft in the Gulf to pilots when

they need it.

Throughout the day, the cycle continues. Attack aircraft coast-out

with empty bomb racks, take a fix on Wainwright and head for home.

No matter whether they are going in or coming out, work does not slow

down aboard Wainwright. During the lull between strikes, data on the

next attack is fed into the computers and marked on the plotting board.

Men and machines work together to form a team where a score of 99

out of 100 is not good enough.

—Text and photos by

Willard B. Bass, Jr., JO1

[Caption: "MISSILE CHECK—Member of Wainwright's weapons division relays informa-

tion via phone as the ship's Terrier surface-to-air missile system is checked."]

[Photo bottom right: Crewman standing near Terrier missile launcher on deck]

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NOTES

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This article describes exactly the mission USS Jouett (DLG-29) would perform

during her 1968 WestPac deployment. Wainwright (DLG-28) was Jouett's near-sister

ship — both were Belknap-class guided missile frigates with NTDS (Naval Tactical

Data System) and Terrier missile systems.

The handwritten note "I guess this is something like your ship" was likely written

by a family member (Dan or Dorothea Ducy) who clipped this article from All Hands

magazine and sent it to Mike, or kept it at home. The note suggests they were

trying to understand what Mike's ship would be doing — the article was published

in February 1968, just as Jouett arrived in WestPac.

Key parallels to Jouett's deployment:

- PIRAZ station duty (Jouett served on PIRAZ)

- CIC air intercept control (Mike's Fire Control division supported this)

- SAR helicopter operations ("Big Mother" SH-3A helos — Jouett hosted HC-7 dets)

- NTDS (Jouett "pioneered tactical development of NTDS configured DLG in limited war")

- Terrier missile system (Jouett fired missiles in SAMEX during BLUE LOTUS)

- F4B Phantom CAP control (Jouett-controlled CAP got 1 MIG kill + 1 probable)

- 24-hour operations tracking all aircraft over Tonkin Gulf

Article by JO1 Willard B. Bass, Jr. (Journalist First Class).

JOUETT VISITS THE PHILIPPINES — PORT GUIDE (~February 1968)

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[Hand-drawn cover art in green ink: A circle containing two palm trees with mountains in the background, signed "Mac". Below the circle in stylized block lettering:]

JOUETT

VISITS THE

PHILIPPINES

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HISTORICAL - GEOGRAPHICAL

Subic Bay is located on the west coast of the island of Luzon approximately 35 miles north of the entrance to Manila Bay.

Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain, landed in the Philippines on 16 March 1521. When the Spanish came, contrary to popular belief, a comparatively advanced culture already existed in the Philippines. The majority of the people lived in independent settlements or "Barangays" which were united to form a federation. The laws under which they lived were largely traditional but as early as 1433, or 88 years previous to the arrival of Magellan, there existed a penal code.

Colonization was not begun by the Spanish until 1565 when Miguel Lopez de Legaspi took possession of the islands. He was the first civil governor of the Philippines, named in honor of Philip II of Spain. The Spanish occupation greatly changed the spiritual life of the Philippines. Under Spanish rule, the Catholic Church converted a relatively large portion of the population to Christianity, although many old superstitions and much native culture continued to exist under a thin veneer of western civilization.

War and uprisings, in which the perennial struggle for power between the church and the state was often involved, characterized the history of the islands from the beginning of Spanish rule to the American occupation. A revolution had broken out just prior to Admiral Dewey's capture of Manila. In the treaty of Paris, Spain ceded the islands to the United States. The revolutionary Philippine government, headed by Emilio Aguinaldo, protested that Spain had no right to cede the islands because their control had passed from her hands to the insurgents. Then war began between the United States and the insurgents. Resistance ended with the capture of Aguinaldo.

On 15 November 1935 the Commonwealth Government was established with Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmena as president and vice-president. The capture of Manila by the Japanese on 2 January 1942 forced the government into exile in America where Quezon died of tuberculosis. Three years later, with the liberation of Manila by the Allied Forces under General Douglas MacArthur aided by thousands of Filipino guerrillas, the Commonwealth Government was restored on 27 February 1945. Although Manila had been declared an open city by United States Forces, its liberation was bitterly contested by the Japanese and the resultant damage was extremely severe. During the Japanese occupation, thousands of Filipino non-combatants were murdered; agriculture and other industries were devastated; and public and private buildings were wantonly destroyed.

On 4 July 1946, in accordance with the provisions of an agreement made with the United States, the Philippines proclaimed their independence.

Manuel Roxas and Elpidio Quirino were inaugurated as president and vice-president. In the years since 1946, the Philippine Republic has struggled against an organization of dissidents commonly known as the "Huks" or the "HMB". The organization was started in March 1942 under the name of "Hukbalahaps" (The People's Army to Fight Japan). During the war, the Huks were active against the Japanese and to a lesser extent, against other Filipino guerrilla units. Following the liberation of the Philippines, the Huks did not completely disband or turn in their arms. At the end of 1949, the name of the Huks was changed, to the "Hukbong Mapagpalayang Bayan" (People's Liberation Army) from which comes the common abbreviation HMB. Since that time, the Huks, in tune with world communism, have advocated the overthrow of the Philippine Government and the assumption of power by popular elements. However, during the recent years an understanding government has undertaken the rehabilitation of many ex-dissidents who have indicated their desire to return to peaceful and useful lives. The Huk situation is definitely under control, but danger of harassing action still exists in the outlying areas in Central Luzon.

AIRFIELDS AND AIRCRAFT FACILITIES

NAS, Cubi Point, is located about three miles by road from the Naval Station and Naval Supply Depot, Subic Bay, and about one mile by water. Scheduled flights are made to Clark AFB and NS, Sangley Point, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A carrier pier is located immediately adjacent to the air strip. The main runway is 8000 ft. long and 200 ft. wide and will accomodate jet aircraft. The Philippine Air Lines flies between NAS, Cubi Point and the International Airport at Manila on Friday and Sunday.

TRANSPORTATION

Air and land transportation are the primary methods of moving personnel and material to and from the Naval Base, Subic Bay. No rail transportation is available.

The Public Works Center operates regularly scheduled shuttle buses which provides service from all waterfront areas, except Leyte Wharf at NAS Cubi Point, to all areas of the Base. Special and Liberty Bus Service from Leyte Wharf is available through the PWC Transportation Department (Telephone 44-2401/3260) or the PWC Duty Officer (Telephone 44-3111).

Jeepney service (05¢) is available in the Naval Station and Naval Supply Depot areas.

The Navy Exchange operates a commercial base-taxi service to any point of the U. S. Naval Base. These taxis are not allowed to carry passengers off the Naval Base. The rates charged are 20¢ for the first mile, 5¢ for each additional half-mile thereafter, and 5¢ for each 5 minutes waiting time. Call 44-3231 for service.

In Olongapo jeepney service is available and costs 10 centavos to any part of the town. Personnel are advised to ride in jeepneys with other Americans when traveling late at night in Olongapo and to stay on the main street.

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Taxi service is also available in Olongapo, but fares are based on time rather than distance, as follows:

First minute - 15 centavos

Each additional minute - 5 centavos

Commercial bus service to Manila is available in Olongapo for personnel holding written permission to leave the military reservation.

No government or Special Services vehicles are permitted to leave the Naval Base unless driven by a licensed Filipino civilian driver.

Regularly scheduled bus runs are as follows:

TO CLARK AB

From Administration Building, Naval Base, Subic at 0715, and Naval Station Receiving Barracks at 0730, daily. From MATS Terminal (Navy ATCO) Clark at 1300 daily.

TO MANILA (Limited passenger capacity)

From Administration Building, Naval Base, Subic at 0500, Tuesday and Thursday. From American Embassy, Manila at 1300, Tuesday and Thursday.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commercial telegraph and cable service is available through RCA at an office just inside the Main Gate.

Overseas telephone calls can be made from the PWC Telephone Office in the PWC Administration Building; Clark Air Base; Baguio and Manila.

U.S. MAIL

Two post offices exist on the Naval Station. The TNPO (Bldg. CA-21) located at the west end of WATERFRONT Road handles all U. S. mail less finance for the Subic Bay area and is the serving facility for fleet units. Only duly accredited Navy Postal Clerks, Assistant Navy Postal Clerks, or Mail Orderlies bearing properly executed official identification (DD Form 285) may pick up and deliver U. S. mail to the TNPO. The Terminal is open 24 hours daily for fleet mail. The Naval Station Post Office (Bldg. 244) located on WATERFRONT Road near ALAVA Wharf provides postal services including finance for Naval Station personnel and fleet units without postal facilities aboard.

Hours of operation of the Naval Station Finance Section are as follows, except all operations secure from 1130 to 1230 daily:

Stamps/parcel post - Monday-Friday - - - - 1000-1600

Money orders - Monday-Friday - - - - 1000-1400

Registry cage - Monday-Friday - - - - 1000-1400

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CURRENCY

CINCPACREPPHIL/COMNAVPHIL Instruction 7200.9 provides Financial Regulations for all financial transactions which may occur on U. S. military bases in the Philippines. As indicated therein, U. S. currency and dollar instruments are the medium of exchange on all U. S. military bases in the Philippines, with few exceptions. The use of U. S. currency and dollar instruments for financial transactions with Philippine citizens, or, institutions is not desired. The Peso is the medium of exchange in the Philippines, and should be used whenever possible.

For the convenience of all hands, the following facilities are available for conversion of U. S. currency to Philippine Pesos:

(1) Disbursing Office, Naval Supply Depot - Hours of operation:

Monday through Friday - 0800-1500

(2) Navy Exchange Cashiers' Booths, located at the Main Navy Exchange

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 0800-1700

Wednesday 0800-1900

Saturday 0800-1600

(3) Navy Exchange Money Exchange Booth, located at the Main Gate

Monday through Friday - 0930-2100

Saturday, Sunday and holidays - 0800-2100

Pesos may be converted to U. S. dollars only at the Navy Exchange Cashier's Booth, located at the Main Navy Exchange, during the hours of operation.

1 U. S. dollar = 3.85 Pesos

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

LIBERTY

Regular liberty is limited to the Naval Base and contiguous areas within a radius of ten miles from the Main Gate, U. S. Naval Base. A curfew for all personnel is established within the 10 mile regular liberty area from 0100 to 0500. Except for personnel authorized overnight liberty under the strict criteria set forth in SOPA Subic instructions, personnel must be back on base through the Main Gate by 0100 or be reported for violation of the curfew.

Regular off-base liberty expires at the Main Gate, U. S. Naval Base, Subic not later than 2330 for pay grades E-3 and below, and 0030 for pay grades E-4 through E-9. As noted above officers on shore leave are required to be back through the Main Gate not later than 0100 when the curfew takes effect.

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Liberty beyond a radius of 10 miles from the Naval Base Main Gate will require a special request, showing liberty address, together with the signature of the cognizant commanding officer or executive officer.

The Main Gate of the Naval Base is the only gate authorized for liberty parties.

Loitering within the limits of the Naval Base after the expiration of liberty or after closing of various clubs, movies, and other authorized entertainment is prohibited.

RESTAURANTS, FOODS AND BEVERAGES

Numerous restaurants and clubs are operated on the Naval Base, and personnel are strongly advised to patronize these activities rather than those in Olongapo. The Spanish Gate Cafeteria is open from 0600-0100 daily. Uniform of the Day is required after 1600 hours. Snack Bars operated by Navy Exchange are located at the Bowling Alley, Binictican Valley Golf Club and Retail Store Shopping Plaza. All are air-conditioned and are open as indicated below:

Bowling Alley Snack Bar 0800-2330 daily

BVGC Snack Bar 0600-2100 daily

Retail Store Snack Bar

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0700-1730

Wednesday 0700-1900

Saturday 0730-1630

The Naval Restaurant, located across Pershing Road from NSD, is open 0600-2000 daily.

CHURCHES

The following religious services are held at the Naval Station Chapel:

Catholic

Masses

Sunday 0700, 1030, 1230

Daily 1630

Saturdays and Holidays 0900

Holy days As announced

First Friday 1205, 1630

Confessions

Sunday and daily Before Mass

Saturday 1930

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Protestant

Sunday

Mens Breakfast Club and Bible Class 0900 (Lowry Hall)

Morning Worship 0915, 1130

Evening Worship - First Sunday 1900

Communion - First Sunday 0915, 1130

Episcopal

Communion

Second and Fourth Sundays 0800

The following services are held at NAS, Cubi Point Chapel:

Catholic

Masses

Sunday 0830, 1215

Daily 1145

Saturdays 0900

Holy days As announced

Confessions

Sundays and Daily Before Mass

Saturdays, Holy days 1900, 2000

Protestant

Sunday

Sunday School 0900

Worship 1030

Communion - First Sunday 1030

Latter Day Saints

Sunday

Worship 1300

The following SERVICE CENTERS are located in Olongapo:

SUBIC SERVICE CENTER - #7 Law Street (just outside Main Gate)

Bible Study, Tuesday and Friday 1900

Vespers Sundays 1700

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LUTHERAN SERVICE CENTER - 1644 Manila Ave. (Corner of Hospital Road)

Worship Service, Sunday 1100

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Facilities available at Naval Station:

Kalayaan Swimming Pool (officers and dependents)

Station Swimming Pool (enlisted and dependents)

Binictican Swimming Pool (enlisted and dependents)

Station Gymnasium (Fleet Recreation Center)

Athletic Gear Locker (Gymnasium)

Hobby Shop

Athletic Fields (Tennis, softball, baseball, volleyball, handball)

Binictican Valley Golf Club

Skeet Range (open daily 1200-1800)

Bowling Alleys

Fishing boats and equipment

Subic Bay Yacht Club (with sailboats available)

Water skiing facilities

Horse stables

Facilities available at NAS, Cubi Point:

Cubi swimming pools

Bowling (Recreation building)

Deep sea fishing (Cubi Point Special Services (telephone 55-9402)

NAS Gym (basketball, trampolining, weight-lifting)

Boxing, volleyball (located in the Recreation Building NAS Hobby Shop)

Outdoor Sports (tennis, basketball, handball, volleyball, softball, and baseball diamonds, boats and equipment for skiing and fishing (telephone 55-9402)

Skindiving (telephone 55-9402)

Facilities at Grande Island:

Softball fields

Golf Course (pitch and putt)

Playground equipment

Swimming beach

Beach house - dressing rooms, showers

Snack Bar (beer and mixed drinks available)

Picnic Area

Swimming Pool

TOURS AND POINTS OF INTEREST

Tourist Bureau. The Tourist Bureau is located in the Special Services Office (telephone 44-3798). This bureau can arrange with commercial companies for tours of the Philippines, Hong Kong, or Japan. The bureau will make hotel reservations where desired. Cable charges are to be paid by persons requesting reservations. Flight reservations may be made to Manila (P13.00 round trip)

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and to Clark Air Base (P5.00 round trip). A Manila Tour is offered on a regular basis for nominal charges. Contact the Tourist Bureau for details. Trips can also be arranged for the group and individual to Baguio, Corregidor, Hundred Islands, Tagaytay, Pagsanjan, and other points of interest.

ENLISTED CLUBS

Sampaguita Club. The Enlisted Men's Recreation Club is known as the "Sampaguita Club" and is a membership club for members of the Armed Forces, active or retired, pay grades E-1 through E-6, their dependents and guests. Facilities include the Calesa Bar, the dining room, the dance floor and the game room (pool, ping pong, slot machines). The club is open to all personnel at noon. During regular liberty hours, the club is limited to members and dependents. Dial 55-9400. Hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday 1130 - 2330

All functions 1300 - 0100

Saturdays 1000 - 0100

Sundays - Holidays 0900 - 2400

Bar secures 2300

The following special events are scheduled on a regular basis:

Tuesday - Dance - 1800 to 2230

Wednesday - Game Night - 1930 (Bingo, etc.)

Thursday - Band Concert - 1800 to 2230

Friday - Dance - 1800 to 2300

Saturday & Holiday Eve - Dance - 1800 to 0100

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CPO CLUB. The Chief Petty Officers' Mess (Open) located in the EM Barracks area, is operated by the chief petty officers of all the commands of the Naval Air Station. It is open to all personnel of pay grades E-7, E-8, and E-9 and their guests.

The club better known as the TOP O' THE MARK serves beer and mixed drinks. Food is served at the snack bar and in the dining room. Bingo is played on Thursday beginning at 1900, and is followed by a dance until 0100.

Authorized uniform in the Club is short sleeves unless otherwise specified. Appropriate civilian clothing is accepted as proper attire. Dial 55-9410. Hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday 1100 - 2330

All functions 1300 - 0100

Saturdays 1000 - 0100

Sundays - Holidays 0900 - 2400

Bar secures 2300

Officers Club. Located across from the Cubi Recreation Center. Drinks are served at reasonable prices. Steaks, sandwiches and other short orders from the snack bar are available in the bar. Dinner is served in the dining room. Short sleeve shirts are appropriate civilian attire. A happy hour is scheduled each Friday night from 1600 - 1800. Call 55-9411.

Monday - Thrusday 0900 - 2330

Friday, Saturday and Holidays 0900 - 0100

Sunday 0900 - 2300

Day preceding holidays 0900 - 0100

Baguio (John Hay Air Base). This is a rehabilitation center for the U. S. Air Force. Privileges at John Hay Air Base have been extended to the U. S. Navy, Civil Service, technical personnel and their dependents. Request for accommodations may be made through Special Services Department. Enlisted personnel are berthed in barrack-type quarters and officers are billeted at BOQ at a cost of one dollar per night. Meals may be purchased at four non-appropriated fund restaurants. Reservations may be made through Special Services Department, U. S. Naval Station, Subic Bay.

BEACHES

Grande Island. A recreation area is located on Grande Island. Special Services and Navy Exchange activities are available.

Organized parties can be arranged by calling 44-3775

Transportation to and from Grande Island may be either by ship's boat or by ferry from Fleet Landing as follows:

Monday-Friday 0710, 0930, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700

Saturday-Sunday 0710, 0930, 1045, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600

Shuttle return trips as necessary after 1600.

The island and its facilities are secured at 1800 daily.

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NAS Cubi Point. A beach recreation area is located near the approach end of runway 07. Tow boats for water skiing are available. Open 0800 until sundown daily. Special parties may be arranged. Softball and volleyball equipment is available.

GENERAL INFORMATION

There are four movie houses in Olongapo but none are air conditioned. Movies are shown on the Naval Base, at the Naval Air Station, Hospital, and Marine Barracks.

The most popular items of Philippine merchandise are rattan furniture, carved wood, linen and embroidery, and special fabrics such as pineapple and coconut fiber cloth. Monkey pod and red narra woods are especially recommended. The barong-tagalog formal shirt is available and worn throughout the Philippines at formal occasions. The Navy Exchange, Subic Bay, is the best source for such items. Carved Philippine carabao horns cannot be taken to the United States.

OUT OF BOUNDS AREA

The area of Santa Rita on the north end of Olongapo north and west of the Santa Rita River is out of bounds.

Personnel are not authorized to leave the highway between Maquinaya Beach and the Naval Base main gate, or to wander off the highways and populated areas in any part of the naval base.

During hours of darkness, servicemen on liberty in Olongapo are authorized to be in jeepneys only on Magsaysay Drive and Manila Avenue from the naval station main gate (gate No. 2) to the Grandilla Night Club and on those streets bordering the Public Market.

POLICE STATION

Civilian police are located at the Olongapo Police Headquarters on Rizal Avenue (Phone Olongapo 2220).

The Armed Forces Police Station is located at the Main Gate of the Naval Base (Phone 44-3567).