On The Roof Gang Award

Hence the name on the roof gang otrg.

On the roof gang award.

Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and dedication and personify the highest traditions established for cryptologic excellence. The on the roof gang sometimes written on the roof gang and abbreviated otrg was a group of united states navy cryptologists and radiomen during world war ii who are seen as the forerunners of u s. Navy cryptology and cryptanalysis one hundred fifty sailors and 26 marines worked on the roof of the navy department building in washington d c. This message solicits nominations for the annual on the roof gang otrg award.

Prelude to war focuses on the development of the us navy s radio intelligence operation led by well known characters such as harry kidder laurance safford and joseph rochefort. From 1928 to 1941. Naval communications intelligence efforts and laid the cornerstone of naval cryptology. Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative.

The otrg formed the vanguard of the u s. On the roof gang cryptologist of the year. The united states had maintained squadrons of ships in the pacific since the mid 19th century. 240 373 3939 gentext remarks pass to fleet cryptologic support unit sses 1.

Who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and. And cryptologic awards poc bruce ward civ fltcybercom tel. Specially constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy. Prelude to war begins with the program s infancy in the early 1920s and concludes with the date which will live in infamy december 7 1941.

The otrg award is an annual commemorative award. Each winner of the on the roof gang or u s. Nioc colorado sailor earns on the roof gang award. Naval cryptologic veterans association award is honored with a letter of congratulations and engraved plaque from naval net warfare command a letter of congratulations from the executive director u s.

Formal training was subsequently developed and implemented in 1928 and took place until 1941 in a specially constructed blockhouse on the roof of the old main navy building in washington d c. In 1907 the asiatic and pacific squadrons were consolidated into the united states pacific fleet. In 1922 the atlantic and pacific fleets were combined to form the u s. Building in washington d c.

Dedication and personify the highest traditions established for. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. Ncva the presentation of a unique and distinguished personal plaque a three year membership in the u s. Constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy building in washington d c.