Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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--1-L I V AGQ Don Hart AG1 Mark Zimmerman AG3 Mike Davis AG3 Todd Widergren AGAN john Foote AGAA Pete Miller AA Scott Peterson AGAA Charles Roediger AGAA Miller takes weather readings on the 08 level. -I 1 9 I f I t . I I I I f.

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Division LT Kiser ffrontj holds training in the Weather Office with the AGS. OA Is Nassau's Weather Channel Aviation platforms such as LHAs, LPHs and CVs have mete- orological units because weather is such a critical factor for flying. Gut well deckfsmall boat operations are also affected by weather, which can change rapidly and dramatically. Although Nassau has some sophisticated equipment for forecasting weather, some things are still done manually to achieve greater accuracy. At-sea forecasting, for example, benefits from hand plotting of surface weather mapsg ashore the maps are comput- er- generated and are less accurate. OA's job is a continuous process and the same effort is required whether the weather is good or bad. Their goal is to maximize our understanding of the weather for safety, mission success and tactical advantage. AG1 Zimmerman QLD and AG3 Foote discuss a weather chart.

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CK Division AC3 Caron CLD and AC1 Rotenberry plan the next day's flight operations. Arr Con troll ers Provjd e For Frjen dl y Skies The air controllers of OC Division direct all aircraft bound for Nassau between five and 50 miles from the ship. Under five miles, the aircraft are controlled by the Air Boss from the tovver. They are also in charge of all airborne assaults, getting aircraft to landing zones on the beach and back to Nassau. OC Division conducts pilot's briefts, makes up and distributes the daily air plan and maintains flight log books for all ship's company pilots. Air controlmen must attend school and become Federal Aviation Administration-certified before they can control air- craft. AC3 Reynolds CLD gets some assistance from ACC Ferguson.