Coral Sea (CV 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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S TRIK E Strike operations, manned by two officers and two enlisted personnel, serves as a point of contant for all USS CORAL SEA Air- wing evolutions. Strike OPS prepares daily airplan coordinating various departments of the ship and the airwing in accomplishing training goals or meeting operational tasking of higher authority. Additionally, Strike pro- vides weaponeering services, is reponsible for preparation of immediate operational reports as well as monitoring and reporting overall ship's readiness.

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COMM COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT ' CR Division provides CORAL SEA with a fast, accurate Communications Link to accompanying ships and higher authority. Using sophisticated equip- ment and satellite technology, the men of CR Division process messages announcing everything from daily news and the birth of a baby to a proud Coral Seamen to vital tactical messages which affect the ship's mission. Handling in excess of 1000 messages a day, this division's work affects all men of CORAL SEA. CORAL SEA's visual communications are the signalmen of CS Division. Providing an important alternate to the electronic communications systems, the signalmen use semaphore, flashing light, and flags and pennants to send administrative and tactical messages to accompanying ships of CORAL SEA's task group. The men of CS Division also help to maintain CORAL SEA's smart reputation by rendering honors to passing Navy and merchant ships. i K v Q Q g. 1, 5 3 , l l l I , 3 I v . 3 , 1 1 2. Y 'Z 51 l 1