Leyte (CVS 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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emphasis is placed on this facet to in- sure a high state of morale as Well as a thorough technical knowledge and proficiency in the operation of fleet equipment. Organization, planning, material . , Another essential ingredient to the suc- cessful operation of an Anti-Submarine Force is the state of training and compe- tence of the person- nel Who man the ships and aircraft of the fleet. Continued maintenance, com- munications, con- stant operations, training and educa- tion are all ingredi- ents that are utilized to forge the Task Group to make it a capable, efficient unit of the Antisulomarine Defense Forces.

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Operational readiness at all times, is a main key to ASW. The Navy's prime submarine iight- er, the Gruman S2F Tracker is virtually a flying ear as Well as a deadly killer. Flight crews Work around the clock to keep her in air- borne readiness. device it is able to main- tain contact, track and if the opportunity per- mits, attack the subma- rine. The HSS-1 helicopter plays a very vital role in ASW. Primarily recog- nized during operations by its dunking gear, it serves in many capac- ities from plane guard on launch and- recovery op-erations, to the ASW tactics of hovering above the Water dipping its sonar ball. With this i A' Q H 'V Ylxl WN huibvx' Wk! kprx l-Awvrxumum QVIV Avx, A A HU Y '-- -1- uavv Q. ,