On The Roof Gang Award

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.

On the roof gang award.

Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. Specially constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy. Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists. 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.

Nioc colorado sailor earns on the roof gang award. The united states had maintained squadrons of ships in the pacific since the mid 19th century. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. Battle fleet with subordinate atlantic and asiatic fleets.

Navy cryptology and cryptanalysis one hundred fifty sailors and 26 marines worked on the roof of the navy department building in washington d c. Ncva the presentation of a unique and distinguished personal plaque a three year membership in the u s. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative.

Constructed block house 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. Building in washington d c. And cryptologic awards poc bruce ward civ fltcybercom tel.

In 1922 the atlantic and pacific fleets were combined to form the u s. Naval communications intelligence efforts and laid the cornerstone of naval cryptology. 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. From 1928 to 1941.

Who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and. Dedication and personify the highest traditions established for. 240 373 3939 gentext remarks pass to fleet cryptologic support unit sses 1. The otrg formed the vanguard of the u s.

The otrg award is an annual commemorative award. Each winner of the on the roof gang or u s. 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. On the roof gang cryptologist of the year.