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.

Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists. From 1928 to 1941. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. The united states had maintained squadrons of ships in the pacific since the mid 19th century.

Who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and. Naval communications intelligence efforts and laid the cornerstone of naval cryptology. Ncva the presentation of a unique and distinguished personal plaque a three year membership in the u s. Dedication and personify the highest traditions established for.

Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative. On the roof gang cryptologist of the year. 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. Since 1983 the otrg award has recognized cryptologists who exemplify leadership initiative resourcefulness and dedication and personify the highest traditions established for cryptologic excellence.

Constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy building in washington d c. Each winner of the on the roof gang or u s. This message solicits nominations for the annual on the roof gang otrg award. Hence the name on the roof gang otrg.

Hence the name on the roof gang otrg. The otrg formed the vanguard of the u s. 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. Building in washington d c.

Specially constructed block house on the roof of the old main navy. Battle fleet with subordinate atlantic and asiatic fleets. Nioc colorado sailor earns on the roof gang award. 240 373 3939 gentext remarks pass to fleet cryptologic support unit sses 1.

The otrg award is an annual commemorative award. In 1907 the asiatic and pacific squadrons were consolidated into the united states pacific fleet. 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.