Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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K w be in OA Division is responsible for all meteorologic and oceanographic function board the ESSEX. In addition to the standard weather observations and forecasts supports the embarked commands on board the ESSEX with upto date Wea forecasting. The launching of weather balloons and satellite data are important p of OA,s operation. Weather balloons provide data for upper le stability of the atmosphere. Satellite data is used to provide accurate weather forecasts and is also used for weather systems tracking. The division consists of a METOC officer, a division Senior Chief, three forecasters, and eight observers. AGI D BRIGGS AGI c Rnnvns A - G1 J. ROTH AG2 T CROSB - Y AG3 A KAHEAKU W .. f .ff

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Ben . N, 'k 'k it -1: if -A- O 0 MAJ S. CARR HELO DIRECTION CENTER The Helo Direction Center!Air Operations Control Center CHDCIAOCCJ is responsible for separating and sequencing all aircraft within a 50 nautical mile radius. HDC separates rotary and fixed wing aircraft in accordance with the LHAILPHILHD NATOPS MANUAL NAVAIR 00-80T-106 during all weather conditions. In addition to routine passenger, mail and cargo transfers, HDC works closely with the Air Operations Officer in coordinating the movement of personnel and equipment during amphibious assaults. The air traffic controllers of OC Division take great pride in providing safe, expeditious and orderly movement of aircraft anytime, anywhere. AC1 B. KERBY AC1 J. LEEKS AC1 J. NIX AC2 L. SCAROZZ After six months, what's the first thing you're going to do when we get home? MAJ Carr: Give my family a big hug. LT Gibbons: Relax. ACC CAWXSWJ Palmer Callmy family. ACl Nix: Going onvacation. ACl Kerby: Hug my wife. ACl Thompson' Going home to Los Angeles. AC2 Turner: Kiss my Wife...a lot. AC3 Bates: Going 1 home to New Orleans and expecting a 4 Y newborn. ACAN Wardy: Sample the cityis 4 delights. AN Lara: Go fishingfdrinking with my dad. ACAA Schempp: Show my dad around San Diego. 1 E Prloro LT masons if ' .gif 140 t 4 5 jf if . W? 4 ff W' A W X5 H D J Q? yan. ge f ,eff we M 2 mtfhs J' fr 5 tggegszigfi 4-ak ge, , in ami! Qin 42 .J gf , N v ef' ,wen