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At sea aboard USS Preble (Feb. 18, 2003) -- As part of her Combat System Ships Qualification Test (CSSQT), the crew of USS Preble (DDG 88) fires live ammunition from a 5-inch 62-caliber gun. The gun can fire at a rate of up to 20 rounds per minute. The Preble, a guided missile destroyer, was commissioned Nov.  9, 2002. CSSQT is one of many qualifications a newly-commissioned ship must undergo. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Ramon Preciado. (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 February 18, 2003
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Ramon Preciado
Caption Writer
 JOC J.C. Musser, NVNS Staff
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 DDG 88
Other Visible Equipment
 MK-45 Mod 4 gun firing
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Shell casings on deck