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. Dedication and personify the highest traditions established for. 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. Navy cryptology and cryptanalysis one hundred fifty sailors and 26 marines worked on the roof of the navy department building in washington d c. Specially constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy.

Naval communications intelligence efforts and laid the cornerstone of naval cryptology. Who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. 240 373 3939 gentext remarks pass to fleet cryptologic support unit sses 1.

Constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy building in washington d c. Ncva the presentation of a unique and distinguished personal plaque a three year membership in the u s. Nioc colorado sailor earns on the roof gang award. This message solicits nominations for the annual on the roof gang otrg award.

Battle fleet with subordinate atlantic and asiatic fleets. Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists. Building in washington d c. The otrg formed the vanguard of the u s.

From 1928 to 1941. The united states had maintained squadrons of ships in the pacific since the mid 19th century. In 1922 the atlantic and pacific fleets were combined to form the u s. In 1907 the asiatic and pacific squadrons were consolidated into the united states pacific fleet.

And cryptologic awards poc bruce ward civ fltcybercom tel. 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. The otrg award is an annual commemorative award. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg.

Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative. Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and dedication and personify the highest traditions established for cryptologic excellence. 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. Each winner of the on the roof gang or u s.