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'''USS ''Chief'' (AM-315)''' was an {{sclass|Auk|minesweeper||ship}} acquired by the [[United States Navy]] for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing, and named after the word "chief," the head or leader of a group.
  
'''USS ''Chief'' (AM-315)''' was an {{sclass|Auk|minesweeper||ship}} acquired by the [[United States Navy]] for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing, and named after the word "chief," the head or leader of a group.
   
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Originally intended for Great Britain, HMS ''Alice'' (BAM-2) was launched 5 January 1943 by [[General Engineering and Dry Dock]] Co., [[Alameda, California]]; renamed and reclassified USS ''Chief'' (AM-315), 23 January 1943; and commissioned 9 October 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. M. Wyckoff, [[USNR]], in command.
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Originally intended for Great Britain, HMS ''Alice'' (BAM-2) was launched 5 January 1943 by [[General Engineering and Dry Dock]] Co., Alameda, California; renamed and reclassified USS ''Chief'' (AM-315), 23 January 1943; and commissioned 9 October 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. M. Wyckoff, [[USNR]], in command.
   
 
==Service history==
  
==Service history==
   
 
===World War II===
  
===World War II===
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Departing [[San Diego, California]], 7 December 1943, ''Chief'' joined in exercises in [[Hawaii]]an waters until 22 January 1944 when she sailed for [[Kwajalein]]. She swept the harbor and joined the [[antisubmarine]] patrol until 14 February, when she returned to [[Pearl Harbor]] for repairs. Except for a [[convoy]] escort voyage to [[Eniwetok]] (21 March-15 April), she remained at Pearl Harbor until 29 May.
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Departing San Diego, California, 7 December 1943, ''Chief'' joined in exercises in Hawaiian waters until 22 January 1944 when she sailed for Kwajalein. She swept the harbor and joined the [[antisubmarine]] patrol until 14 February, when she returned to [[Pearl Harbor]] for repairs. Except for a convoy escort voyage to [[Eniwetok]] (21 March-15 April), she remained at Pearl Harbor until 29 May.
   
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Joining [[Task Force]] TF 52 at Eniwetok, ''Chief'' sortied 12 June 1944 for the [[Marianas]] operation. Between 15 June and 7 August, she cleared mines for the invasions of [[Saipan]] and [[Tinian]], and gave fire support to troops ashore, then had local duty at Saipan. Departing 9 September she escorted cargo ship [[USS De Grasse (AK-223)|''De Grasse'' (AP-164)]] to Pearl Harbor, then continued to [[San Francisco, California]] for overhaul.
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Joining [[Task Force]] TF 52 at Eniwetok, ''Chief'' sortied 12 June 1944 for the Marianas operation. Between 15 June and 7 August, she cleared mines for the invasions of Saipan and Tinian, and gave fire support to troops ashore, then had local duty at Saipan. Departing 9 September she escorted cargo ship [[USS De Grasse (AK-223)|''De Grasse'' (AP-164)]] to Pearl Harbor, then continued to San Francisco, California for overhaul.
   
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Returning to Pearl Harbor on 2 January 1945, ''Chief'' voyaged to Eniwetok on convoy escort duty, then conducted exercises in Hawaiian waters until clearing for [[Ulithi]], where she arrived 4 March. After receiving new equipment, she sailed for [[Okinawa]] on 15 May. From 26 May to 21 August she acted as [[flagship]] for the group conducting hydrographic survey of [[Unten Ko]], and developing it as a minecraft [[typhoon]] anchorage.
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Returning to Pearl Harbor on 2 January 1945, ''Chief'' voyaged to Eniwetok on convoy escort duty, then conducted exercises in Hawaiian waters until clearing for [[Ulithi]], where she arrived 4 March. After receiving new equipment, she sailed for Okinawa on 15 May. From 26 May to 21 August she acted as [[flagship]] for the group conducting hydrographic survey of [[Unten Ko]], and developing it as a minecraft typhoon anchorage.
   
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On 8 September ''Chief'' put out for [[Wakayama]], Japan, where until 6 October she swept minefields in preparation for the arrival of occupation forces. She also assisted in the salvage of ''YMS-418'' on 28 September. ''Chief'' remained on occupation duty at [[Nagoya]] and [[Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo]], Japan, until 10 March 1946 when she steamed for San Francisco, California, arriving 19 April. She was placed out of commission in reserve 17 March 1947, berthed at [[San Pedro, California]].
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On 8 September ''Chief'' put out for Wakayama, Japan, where until 6 October she swept minefields in preparation for the arrival of occupation forces. She also assisted in the salvage of ''YMS-418'' on 28 September. ''Chief'' remained on occupation duty at Nagoya and Sasebo, Japan, until 10 March 1946 when she steamed for San Francisco, California, arriving 19 April. She was placed out of commission in reserve 17 March 1947, berthed at San Pedro, California.
   
 
===Korea===
  
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Recommissioned 28 February 1952 at [[Long Beach Naval Shipyard|Long Beach]], Chief conducted training exercises off San Diego, California, until 7 July when she sailed for Sasebo, Japan, arriving 3 August. She operated with Task Force TF 95 around mine-infested [[Wonsan]] Harbor and was twice fired on by enemy shore batteries. She returned to [[Long Beach, California]] 5 February 1953 for local operations and training.
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Recommissioned 28 February 1952 at [[Long Beach Naval Shipyard|Long Beach]], Chief conducted training exercises off San Diego, California, until 7 July when she sailed for Sasebo, Japan, arriving 3 August. She operated with Task Force TF 95 around mine-infested Wonsan Harbor and was twice fired on by enemy shore batteries. She returned to Long Beach, California 5 February 1953 for local operations and training.
   
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Her second [[Korea]]n tour from 5 October 1953 to 2 June 1954 found her patrolling with Task Force TF 95 off both coasts of Korea to preserve the truce. She returned to west coast operations.
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Her second Korean tour from 5 October 1953 to 2 June 1954 found her patrolling with Task Force TF 95 off both coasts of Korea to preserve the truce. She returned to west coast operations.
   
 
===Decommissioning and sale===
  
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On 1 November 1954 ''Chief'' was placed in commission in reserve. Reclassified MSF-315 on 7 February 1955, she was placed out of commission in reserve 15 March 1955. ''Chief'' was sold to [[Mexico]] in February 1973. Renamed ARM ''Jesús González Ortega'' (C83), she remained in active service with the [[Mexican Navy]], {{as of|2007|lc=on}}.<ref name=Wertheim />
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On 1 November 1954 ''Chief'' was placed in commission in reserve. Reclassified MSF-315 on 7 February 1955, she was placed out of commission in reserve 15 March 1955. ''Chief'' was sold to Mexico in February 1973. Renamed ARM ''Jesús González Ortega'' (C83), she remained in active service with the [[Mexican Navy]], {{as of|2014|lc=on}}.<ref name=Wertheim />
   
 
==Awards and honors==
  
==Awards and honors==
 
''Chief'' received five [[battle stars]] for [[World War II]] service and two [[battle stars]] for [[Korean war]] service.
  
''Chief'' received five [[battle stars]] for [[World War II]] service and two [[battle stars]] for [[Korean war]] service.
   
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* {{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c8/chief.htm}}
  
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* {{navsource|11/02315|USS Chief}}
  
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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-c/am315.htm USS ''Chief'' (AM-315, later MSF-315), 1943-1973]
  
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-c/am315.htm USS ''Chief'' (AM-315, later MSF-315), 1943-1973]
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* [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/AM/AM-315_Chief.html Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 AM-315 USS ''Chief'']
  
* [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/AM/AM-315_Chief.html Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 AM-315 USS ''Chief'']
 
* [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5245.html uboat.net - Minesweeper USS ''Chief'' of the ''Auk'' class]
  
* [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5245.html uboat.net - Minesweeper USS ''Chief'' of the ''Auk'' class]
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For other ships of the same name, see USS Chief.
USS Chief (AM-315)
USS Chief
Chief in 1952
Career (United States) US flag 48 stars
Name: HMS Alice (BAM-2)
Builder: General Engineering & Dry Dock Company, Alameda, California
Laid down: 25 July 1942
Launched: 5 January 1943
Renamed: USS Chief (AM-315), 23 January 1943
Commissioned: 9 October 1943
Decommissioned: 17 March 1947
Recommissioned: 28 February 1952
Reclassified: MSF-315, 7 February 1955
Decommissioned: 15 March 1955
Struck: 1 July 1972
Honours and
awards:		 5 battle stars (World War II)
2 battle stars (Korea)
Fate: Sold to Mexico, February 1973
Career (Mexico) Flag of Mexico
Name: ARM Jesús González Ortega (C83)
Namesake: Jesús González Ortega
Acquired: February 1973
Reclassified: G15[1]

USS Chief (AM-315) was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing, and named after the word "chief," the head or leader of a group.

Originally intended for Great Britain, HMS Alice (BAM-2) was launched 5 January 1943 by General Engineering and Dry Dock Co., Alameda, California; renamed and reclassified USS Chief (AM-315), 23 January 1943; and commissioned 9 October 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. M. Wyckoff, USNR, in command.

Service history

World War II

Departing San Diego, California, 7 December 1943, Chief joined in exercises in Hawaiian waters until 22 January 1944 when she sailed for Kwajalein. She swept the harbor and joined the antisubmarine patrol until 14 February, when she returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs. Except for a convoy escort voyage to Eniwetok (21 March-15 April), she remained at Pearl Harbor until 29 May.

Joining Task Force TF 52 at Eniwetok, Chief sortied 12 June 1944 for the Marianas operation. Between 15 June and 7 August, she cleared mines for the invasions of Saipan and Tinian, and gave fire support to troops ashore, then had local duty at Saipan. Departing 9 September she escorted cargo ship De Grasse (AP-164) to Pearl Harbor, then continued to San Francisco, California for overhaul.

Returning to Pearl Harbor on 2 January 1945, Chief voyaged to Eniwetok on convoy escort duty, then conducted exercises in Hawaiian waters until clearing for Ulithi, where she arrived 4 March. After receiving new equipment, she sailed for Okinawa on 15 May. From 26 May to 21 August she acted as flagship for the group conducting hydrographic survey of Unten Ko, and developing it as a minecraft typhoon anchorage.

On 8 September Chief put out for Wakayama, Japan, where until 6 October she swept minefields in preparation for the arrival of occupation forces. She also assisted in the salvage of YMS-418 on 28 September. Chief remained on occupation duty at Nagoya and Sasebo, Japan, until 10 March 1946 when she steamed for San Francisco, California, arriving 19 April. She was placed out of commission in reserve 17 March 1947, berthed at San Pedro, California.

Korea

Recommissioned 28 February 1952 at Long Beach, Chief conducted training exercises off San Diego, California, until 7 July when she sailed for Sasebo, Japan, arriving 3 August. She operated with Task Force TF 95 around mine-infested Wonsan Harbor and was twice fired on by enemy shore batteries. She returned to Long Beach, California 5 February 1953 for local operations and training.

Her second Korean tour from 5 October 1953 to 2 June 1954 found her patrolling with Task Force TF 95 off both coasts of Korea to preserve the truce. She returned to west coast operations.

Decommissioning and sale

On 1 November 1954 Chief was placed in commission in reserve. Reclassified MSF-315 on 7 February 1955, she was placed out of commission in reserve 15 March 1955. Chief was sold to Mexico in February 1973. Renamed ARM Jesús González Ortega (C83), she remained in active service with the Mexican Navy, as of 2014.[1]

Awards and honors

Chief received five battle stars for World War II service and two battle stars for Korean war service.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wertheim, Eric, ed (2007). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems (15th ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. p. 472. ISBN 978-1-59114-955-2. OCLC 140283156. 

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