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The biographical sketches of Admiral Heyward, Captain Gallaher, and Captain Baer, respectively, are as follows:)

BIOGRAPHY OF REAR ADM. ALEXANDER S. HEYWARD, JR., U.S. Navy

Alexander Salley Heyward, Jr., was born in Columbia, S.C., on March 22, 1908, son of Alexander S. Heyward of Boykin, S.C., and the late Mrs. Lucretia Shannon Heyward. Receiving his early education in public schools in Columbia, Camden, and Lugoff, S.C., and Porter Military Academy, Charleston, S.C., he entered the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on June 15, 1926, as a midshipman from his native State. He was graduated and commissioned ensign on June 5, 1930, and through subsequent promotions attained the rank of rear admiral, to date from August 1, 1958.

After graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1930, he completed elimination flight training at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va., and in September of that year joined the U.S.S. California. He served as a junior division and watch officer in that battleship until February 1931, when he was ordered to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. A year later he was designated naval aviator and was detached in April 1932 for duty as a pilot (heavier than air) of Observation Squadron 1-B, and gunfire spotter aboard the U.S.S. Texas. From June 1934 to June 1935 he served with Fighting Squadron 3, based first on the U.S.S. Langley, later on the U.S.S. Ranger.

Returning to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, in June 1935, he served for 2 years as a heavier-than-air fighting plane instructor, and while there was a member of the stunt team. For the next 3 years he had duty with Patrol Squadrons 9 and 12, as a pilot and structures officer, after which he again served at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, this time as chief flight instructor (patrol planes). During the early period of World War II, he was executive officer of Patrol Squadron 84 and patrol plane commander, and in August 1942 assumed command of Patrol Squadron 73, flying PBY (Catalina) amphibians.

He was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V, for "exceptionally meritorious conduct *** as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron 73, transferred from Iceland to French Morocco in November 1942 * The citation continues: "Immediately establishing an antisubmarine patrol, based upon Port Lyautey, (he) courageously led his squadron on numerous hazardous missions throughout the following 2 months, executing his duties with outstanding skill and grim determination * * contributing immeasurably to the security of the U.S. naval forces and shipping during the capture and occupation of French Morocco." From October 1943 to April 1944 he served as commander, Key West Air Group, Fleet Air Wing 12. He then had 5 months' instruction at the ArmyNavy Staff College, Washington, D.C., and in October 1944 joined the staff of commander, Fleet Air Wing 1. As chief of staff and plans officer, he participated in operations at Kerama Retto and Okinawa during the Okinawa campaign. He was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of the second Legion of Merit. The citation follows:

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct *** [in that capacity] during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean areas, from October 6, 1944, to April 15, 1945, ***" The citation further states that he "contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of complex search and reconnaissance missions for the 3d and 5th Fleet * ** [and] aided directly in the success achieved by the wing, during the Iwo Jima and Okinawa operations * *

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Detached from Fleet Air Wing 1 in October 1945, he joined the U.S.S. Antietam the next month, and served as executive officer of that aircraft carrier until March 1946. He then reported to the Navy Department, Washington, D.C., for a tour of duty in the Aviation Plans and Programs Division, as liaison with provisional international civil aviation organization. From July 1947 to June 1949 he was at the Naval War College, first as a student (senior class, strategy and tactics) and later on the staff (strategic area studies).

He commanded a drone control squadron (VX-2) for 1 year, and from June 1950 until October 1951 served on the staff of commander, aircraft, Pacific, as assistant chief of staff (plans). For a year thereafter he was commanding officer of the U.S.S. Timbalier, seaplane tender operating in the Norfolk, Coco Solo, Iceland, and Shetland Island areas. In October 1952 he returned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for duty as Head, Aviation Operations Branch, Fleet Operations Division, and in July 1954 assumed duty as Assistant Director Fleet Operations.

In July 1955 he assumed command of the U.S.S. Lexington and in October 1956 was detached to serve as chief of staff and aide to commander, Carrier Division 4. On September 5, 1958, he was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, where he served as Director of the Politico-Military Policy Division. He was commander, Carrier Division 5 from January 25, 1960, until March 1961 when he was ordered to duty as Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel and Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department.

In addition to the Legion of Merit with Gold Star and Combat "V," Rear Admiral Heyward has the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with star; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two stars; the World War II Victory Medal; the Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp; the China Service Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.

Married to the former Miss Virginia Nicholson, of Camden, S.C., Rear Admiral Heyward has three children: Alexandra, wife of Henry D. Boykin; Lt. (jg.) Shannon D. Heyward, U.S. Navy (Naval Academy class of 1957); and McCartney N. Heyward. He also has two granddaughters, Salley Douglas Boykin and Ellen Deas Boykin.

The family address is 611 North 11th Street, Falls Church, Va.

BIOGRAPHY OF CAPT. ANTONE R. GALLAHER, U.S. NAVY

Antone Renkl Gallaher was born on August 19, 1909, in Augusta, Ga., son of the late Edward Joseph Gallaher and the late Mrs. Erma (Renkl) Gallaher. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 6, 1928, and was honorably discharged on July 4, 1929, to accept an appointment, at large, to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Graduated and commissioned ensign on June 1, 1933, he advanced progressively in grade to that of captain to date from January 1, 1952. Following graduation from the Academy in 1933, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Indianapolis, in which he served as a junior officer until December 1935. Between January and May 1936, he was under instruction at the submarine base, New London, Conn., and upon completion of the course reported to the U.S.S. R-11. Detached from that submarine in December 1936, he served until May 1939 as gunnery, torpedo, and communication officer of the U.S.S. S-37 of the Asiatic fleet. In July 1939 he reported abroad the U.S.S. R-4, based at the 16th Naval District, Cavite, Philippine Islands, and served as her navigator, engineer, and electrical officer. Detached from that submarine in February 1942, he assumed command of the U.S.S. R-13, which he commanded until April 1943.

In May and June 1943 he had instruction as a prospective commanding officer at the submarine base, New London, Conn. He then reported to the Navy yard, Portsmouth, N.H., for duty in connection with fitting out the U.S.S. Bang. He assumed command of that submarine upon her commissioning on December 4, 1943, and for extraordinary heroism was awarded the Navy Cross, and Gold Stars in lieu of a second, third, and fourth Navy Cross, with the following citations:

Navy Cross: "For extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Bang, during a war patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters of the Pacific, from March 29 to May 14, 1944. Maneuvering his vessel through strong enemy escort screens, Lieutenant Commander Gallaher launched repeated topedo attacks to sink three hostile ships totaling over 20,000 tons, including a 2,300-ton destroyer, and to damage two additional enemy ships totaling 15,000 tons. Despite severe depth-charging, enemy countermeasures, and hostile aerial bombing, [he] skillfully evaded the enemy and brought his ship safe to port **

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Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross: "For extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Bang, during the second war patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters from June 6 to August 2, 1944. Braving intense surface and air opposition, Commander (then lieutenant commander) Gallaher skillfully penetrated a strong enemy escort screen to launch bold torpedo attacks, sinking one 10,000-ton Japanese tanker and two additional vessels for a total of 24,000 tons, and in inflicting heavy damage on another tanker of 7,500 tons. Although severely depth-charged and attacked with enemy aerial bombs, he succeeded in bringing the Bang safely to port ***."

Gold Star in lieu of a third Navy Cross: “*** during the third war patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from August 27 to September 29, 1944. Successfully penetrating strong escort screens maintained around large enemy convoys, [he] launched determined torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of two enemy tankers and three freighters totaling more than 31,400 tons, and in the damaging of two additional freighters of more than 9,800 tons. Evading severe enemy countermeasures, he brought his ship to port undamaged *

Gold Star in lieu of a fourth Navy Cross: “* * * during her fourth war patrol in restricted Japanese waters. Aggressive and determined in effecting a thorough coverage of his assigned area, [he] boldly closed a hostile convoy of freighters and escorts, penetrating a strong and alert screen to launch a series of brilliantly planned and executed torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of four of the Japanese vessels and the damaging of a fifth. Although immediately depth-charged and taken under fire by enemy escort vessels, [he], by his skillful evasive tactics, enabled the Bang to clear the danger area without damage **

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In March 1945 he was detached from command of the Bang, and returned to the United States for duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. He served there until September 1947, when he joined the staff as commander, Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, U.S.S. Queenfish, flagship. Continuing staff duty until April 1949, he assumed command of Submarine Division 11, his pennant in the U.S.S. Tilefish, serving until May 1950.

In June 1950, he reported for a tour of duty as instructor in marine engineering, and executive officer of the Department of Seamanship and Navigation, U.S. Naval Academy. He was a student (strategy and tactics) at the Naval War College, Newport, R.I., from July 1952 until June 1953; and was commanding officer of Submarine Development Group 2, Atlantic, on board the U.S.S. K-1, from June 1953 until August 1955. He served as head of the Department of mathematics and secretary of the Academic Board, U.S. Naval Academy, and later as aide to the superintendent. Ordered in June 1958 to comanding officer, U.S.S. Prairie (AD-75), and in July 1959 to commander, Submarine flotilla 1. Following this tour, Captain Gallaher reported for duty to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In November 1961, Captain Gallaher reported for duty as Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Education and Training.

In addition to the Navy Cross with three Gold Stars, Captain Gallaher has the China Service Medal; the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Silver Star (five engagements); World War II Victory Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.

Captain Gallaher is married to the former Miss Mary Catherine MacKay of Norwich, Conn., and their official address is 2345 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Ga. Captain and Mrs. Gallaher have seven children, two married daughters, two daughters in college, and one son and two daughters at home in McLean, Va.

BIOGRAPHY OF CAPT. DONALD G.. BAER, U.S. NAVY

Donald G. Baer was born in Uniontown, Pa, on July 4, 1915, attended Bullis Preparatory School in Washington, D.C., and entered the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on appointment from Pennsylvania. As a midshipman he was a member of the track team for 4 years. Graduated and commissioned ensign on June 3, 1937, he subsequently advanced to the rank of captain, to date from July 1, 1955.

After graduation from the Naval Academy he was assigned to the U.S.S. Oklahoma, in which he served as a junior officer from June 1937 until November 30, 1939. He attended the submarine school in New London, Conn., from January to June 1940, then served in various capacities in the U.S.S. S-20. On April 25, 1941, he joined the U.S.S. S-30 as executive officer and was serving in that capacity at the outbreak of World War II. Detached on January 9, 1943, he served from February 27, that year, until May 26 of the next as engineer officer, later executive officer of the U.S.S. Paddle.

He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" and citation: "For meritorious service as assistant approach officer of the U.S.S. Paddle during the third war patrol of that vessel in enemy-controlled water of the Southwest

Pacific from March 19 to May 12, 1944. Skilled in the performance of his duties, Lieutenant Commander Baer rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer in sinking two enemy ships and inflicting damage on a third ***"

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On August 16, 1944, he assumed command of the U.S.S. Lapon, which won the Navy unit commendation for heroic service in the Pacific. He was personally awarded the Navy Cross "For extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of [that submarine] during her sixth war patrol in enemy Japanese-controlled waters in the South China Sea area from September 4 to October 31, 1944. citation continues: "Skillfully maneuvering his ship, Commander Baer conducted a series of three attacks upon heavily escorted enemy shipping convoys, which resulted in the sinking of four hostile vessels. Although his submarine was subjected to severe depth-charge attacks, often close to shore, he succeeded in bringing the Lapon safe to port ***"

Completing his 11th war patrol, three as commanding officer, he remained in command of the Lapon after the war until February 1, 1946, then successively commanded the U.S.S. Remora and U.S.S. Seacat during the next year. Detached from the latter, he reported for duty on the staff of comander, Submarine Squadron 2 as engineering and material officer. From June 6, 1948, to October 16, 1951, he had shore duty as engineer and repair officer, and as war plans officer at the submarine base, New London, and for a year thereafter was executive officer of the U.S.S. Orion, a submarine tender.

He was Division Commander of Submarine Division 63 during the period November 16, 1952, to January 8, 1954, and on February 2, that year, reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington, D.C., to serve as Material and Logistics Evaluator. He remained there until July 30, 1956, and on August 15 reported as a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. He was graduated and detached on June 12, 1957, and from July 3 was commanding officer of the U.S.S. Fulton (AS-11). He was detached from the Fulton and reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in September 1958 for duty in connection with coordination of national security policy, planning board matters, diplomatic clearance of the Politico-Military Division. In May 1959 he transferred to the General Planning Group of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In October 1960 he assumed command of Submarine Squadron One. In October 1961 he reported to the Bureau of Naval Personnel where he assumed the duties as Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel for Leadership.

In addition to the Navy Cross, Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon (U.S.S. Lapon), Captain Baer has the American Defense Service Medal with bronze "A," the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one operation star, the World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars. He also has the Submarine Combat Insignia.

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Married to the former Phoebe McCleod Nibbs, of New London, Conn., Captain Baer has two children, Sandra Holmes Baer and Geoffrey Clark Baer. official residence is 4303 Oakdale Road, Chesterbrook Woods, Falls Church, Va. He is a member of Circus Fans of America Association and Circus Model Builders and Owners Association. His hobbies are modelbuilding, woodworking, photography, flower gardening, and golf.

TESTIMONY OF REAR ADM. A. S. HEYWARD, JR., U.S. NAVY, DEPUTY AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL; ACCOMPANIED BY CAPT. A. R. GALLAHER, U.S. NAVY, ASSISTANT CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING; AND CAPT. D. G. BAER, U.S. NAVY, ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL FOR LEADERSHIP

HEYWARD'S LONG STATEMENT

Admiral HEYWARD. Thank you very much for your kind words, sir. I have both statements. Would you prefer that I read my long statement or the short one?

Senator STENNIS. How long is the long one?

Admiral HEYWARD. It will be about 35 minutes, sir

Senator STENNIS. I think it would be better if you read the long statement and let us develop the thought along that line. You may proceed.

Admiral HEYWARD. Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, today we will try to show how the Navy is organized to carry out nontechnical instruction, our goals, the subjects we consider appropriate, how we go about instruction, and how we evaluate our effectiveness. Nontechnical instruction, as the Navy sees it, concerns those subjects that are important to Navy personnel but which are not directly connected with the technical proficiency of the individual. Although all activities of the naval service, afloat and ashore, are very much involved in this job, the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington is charged with training better officers and bluejackets and is responsible for the support, the guidance, and the monitoring of such instruction.

He provides necessary manuals, pamphlets and newsletters. Certain BuPers-controlled schools have courses and curricula covering these subjects. Some special field activities carry out particularly specialized missions for informing and training our men.

The Chief of Naval Personnel is in turn guided by the policies of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of Defense. This guidance recognizes the responsibility of each commander and commanding officer for his own program.

A complete picture of the Navy's effort in the nontechnical instruction includes three separate and specific programs: training, I. & E., and leadership.

The Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Education and Training administers curricula and instruction on several nontechnical subjects in various schools through his curriculum and instruction branch. This branch is staffed largely with civilian educators. The Navy I. & E. program is administered under him by an Information and Education section. The people-to-people program is handled by another small section. The Assistant Chief for Morale Services disseminates important information to active, retired, and reserve personnel. All Hands magazine and afloat and ashore library services are under his cognizance.

A special assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel for Leadership heads a small staff which is charged with assisting naval commands in the stimulation and improvement of Navy leadership.

The Navy's accomplishment of its mission is based on influencing and directing its men in such a way as to obtain obedience, confidence, respect, cooperation, and loyalty to the United States.

The foundation of our related programs is to prepare our people so that their customs and beliefs coincide with the primary aims of the United States and the delegated objectives of the U.S. Navy.

The technical training of the 666,000 men of the Navy is a tremendous task that involves thousands of officers and men, millions of dollars and hours. One hundred thousand of these men go back into civilian life each year. Their replacements can be and are indoctrinated in Americanism, love of country, devotion to duty, pride in

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