George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Depc tmental Breakdown Oj lions Department cont'd OEC MaWalns : ’:p's electronic and satellite communica- lion systems, as. as radio and television systems. OED Keeps the a s electrical data systems up and running, se veng the Cc- Direction Center and Anti-Submarino Warfare Module OEM Oporate: laintains tho ship's target acquisition and missile systems OER Maintains :3rs. landing, satellite, navigational and metoorotogca; s y terns. Ol Runs the Co :i Direction Centor. the combat nerve center ot the ship OM Delonds th -p from submarine attacks, and recommends olfens. . t on to olimmate hostile threats. OP Snoots tac' oconnaissance photography and pictures lor publication ■ ship's newspaper and external publications OS Monitors cc n nunication networks and exploits the electromagnetic spectrum. OW Detects and prevents tho hostile use ol the electromagnet spectrum against the ship. OX Manages cccartment administration. Stnke Operat:r. Schedules all ship and aiming operations. OZ Provides ntci gence support to the commanding otficor and embarked s’a'fs. Supply Department S-1 Manages tho ship's operating budget. Ensures all parts and supplies needed to sustain long-range requirements are onboard S-2 Prepares approximately 18.000 meals a day at sea. On loads and maintains food stores in froozers and storerooms S-2M Servos meats, stows food and cleans aa mess dock and gatioy spaces. Serves as mess dock master-at-arms and food service attendants. S-3 Oporates ship's stores, laundry and barber shops. Stocks vending machinos. S-4 Responsible lor all money on board. Pays the ship's bills when in a foreign port. Ensures sailors are paid on payday S-5 Providos hotel sorvicos. officer tood service and maintains staterooms tor officers and distinguished visitors. S-6 Provides aviation supplies in support of V-2. AlMD. and CVW-7 from washers to aircraft landing stops. S-8 On loads, oil loads and tracks incoming and outgoing supply items to and from the ship. Coordinates the disposal and removal of hazardous matorial. S-9 Ensures Supply Department's high standard of matorial readiness. S-10 Studies processes to improve the efficiency of how jobs are accomplished. S-11 Provides food servico. handles laundry and deans berthing compartments for chief petty officers. Reactor Department M Operates the nuclear propulsion units, turbine generators and potable water system. RA Mantansr- ship's omorgoncy gonorators. RC Stands watc : s for two pressurized water reactors and oversees their safe operation. RE Maintain1, • ship's electrical distribution system. RL Oversee: • ater chemistry and radiological controls in the propulsion p ints. RM Maintains . jpervises all fluid systems and equipment « Support of ■ p's two nuclear reactors. RT Scheduk p conducts trauwtg for the department S-12 Runs a too service post otf»co. Supports other ships m tho battle group with mail and postal supplies. Training Department Training Schedules all schools both aboard ship and ashoro Drafts and procosses travel orders, maintains a command training data base and coordinates school ot ship. Weapons Department G-1 Responsible tor the safe movement of weapons from tho hangar dock to the flight deck. Maintains ordnance yo ow gear and forklifts. G-2 Maintains magazmo spnnkfer systems and small arms, as well as builds and loads the aircralt 20mm gun system. G-3 Builds bombs assembles missilos m either tho forward or aft assembly spaces Maintains magazine spaces. Adrmmstratio' v oages department administration. X Manta - Tiatenal condition ot readiness and damage control systems v Reactor spaces 0 Ovorsees oclear quaMy assurance program for all reactor plant, • team plant maintenance. - , Safety Department ety Preve t detocts and corrects hazards through monitonng of ty standards and proper work procedures. G-4 Runs the weapons elevators as well as associated hydraulic power plants and etectncal control systems. G-5 Manages department administration and is tho operational nerve centor tor ordenng. accounting tor and issuing ordnanco for airwing support. •Tho insignias around this pago's border represent tho various ratings sailors aboard George Washington servo in. h V it IM IS DM PH HT x ® w -¥ GM BT MA FC OS LN

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USS George Washington AT PR AD -h ET PC ©IP AZ AK AM AS AE EM m JO AO A TM MS Q LI X QM Administrative Department X-A Pub'ishos the Plan oi the Day. prepares awards and routes correspondence throughout tho chain o! command X-1 Manages the CO’s schedule, private mess and all official correspondence Operates the Print shop. X-2 Updates and maintains enlisted service records, tracks reporting and detaching personnel. X-3 Administers tho Navy-wide exam and coordinates college courses. X-4 Provides moral, wellare and recreational services such as rebates and special tours, both in Norfotk and in liberty ports. X-5 Publishes tho ship's newspaper, manages tho TV and radio stations, coordnatos tours, and arranges media embarks. Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department IM-i Manages department administration. Monitors department maintenance. IM-2 Tests and repairs aircraft engines, survival equipment and composite components. IM-3 Troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs airborne electronic and shipboard test equipment IM-4 Maintains support equipment used on the hangar deck and flight deck, as well as ordnance carrying equipment. IM-5 Accounts for and ensures IM divisions have the support and testing eqixpmont they need to perform maintenance. SeaOpDot • Squadron technicians who assist department maintenance in IM-2 and IM-3. Air Department V-0 Manages department admiration. Stalls Primary Flight Control and tho Landing Signal Officer's platform. V-l Responsible for safe movement of aircraft on the flight dock V-2 Responsible for safe launches and recoveries ol aircraft. V-3 Response tor safe aircraft movement on tho hangar dock. V-4 Operates, repairs and maintains aircratt refueling and lubrication oil systems. Command Religious Ministries Department CRMD Provides treo exercise of worship and pastoral care. Operates tho crew's chapel, toungo. library and coordinates Red Cross messages and Navy Refief support Deck Department 1st Moors tho forward part of ship and manages the forecastle during sea and anchor detail. Issues cleaning gear 2nd Operates tho sail loft, small boats, boat booms, and moors tho aft part of the ship. 3rd Manages department administration Dental Department Dental provides dental care, indudng «. -actions, dentures crowns, bridges, root canals, and clear ngj. Engineering Department Administration Manages department ■ mstration. A Maintains hydraulic, air conditioning and refrigeration systems Services laundry machines, t- e bodge and travel crano and anchor windlass equipment DC Loads tho m-port emergency team and at-sea fire party. Trams the crew m damage control Performs preventive maintenance on tiro-fighting equipment and buoyancy systems E Rewinds efectnc motors. Response tor Right deck lighting, aircraft electncal service stations and all telephones MSC Ensures the ship s technical publication library is updated Maintains the ship's configuration documents and standard stock item listings. QA Trams the crow in quality assurance and controls work packages affecting systems throughout the $hp. R Manufactures replacement parts and repairs hull, piping and vontilation systems Operates repair shops ranging from the p;po shop to the locksmith shop. Information Systems Department CR Processes mossago traffic; mamtams SHF. UHFandHF communications m support of the ship's mission. Cl Operates tho Shipboard Non-Tactical ADP Program. Na ai Tactical Command System-Afloat, and manages the 500 personal computer GWIS Local Area Network. Legal Department Legal Provides legal advice, coordinates power of attorney agreements and processes disciplinary cases. Security Ensures crew security and safety by poteogthe decks 24-hours a day. Controls liberty mes. Bng - Manages the ship's pnson. Marine Detachment Marines Respond to medical and security c- nergendos. Provide security to the CO Post and ret colors. Medical Department Medical Performs surgery and emergency medical services Administers vaccinations, conducts health r speebons and call. Navigation Department NN01 Conducts visual communications through the use of flags, pennants and flashing tights NN02 Safely navigates tho ship using both e octronicand mechanical instruments Provides honors .. d sdeboys. Operations Department OA Provides wind data for missilo shoots ar d sound speed profiles of the ocean. OC Provides air traffic control for airwmg aircraft MR DP SM AC M 4 X DS WT 1C AG SH DCS AB

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POWER ...From the Sea: VF-142 Ghostriders Homeport: Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft: F-14B Tomcat Mission: Air defense aircraft for the interception, identification and. if necessary. destruction of enemy targets. Dimensions: Wingspan. 64.1 feet unswept; length. 62 feet 9 inches; height. 16 feet. Speed: Mach 2+. VF-143 Dogs Homeport. Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft: F-14B Tomcat Mission: Perform the same mission as the Ghostriders. as well as provide tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS). Dimensions: Wingspan. 64.1 feet unswept; length. 62 feet 9 inches; height. 16 feet. Speed: Mach 2+. VS-31 Topcats Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft: S-3B Viking Mission: An all-weather, high-endurance aircraft designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and serve as a refueling platform. Dimensions: Wingspan. 68 feet 8 inches; length. 53 feet 4 inches; height. 22 feet 9 inches. Speed: 450 knots. VA-34 Blue Blasters Homeport: Naval Air Station Oceana. Virginia Beach. Va. Aircraft. A-6E Intruder Mission: An all-weather, two-seat, subsonic attack aircraft designed to destroy targets at sea and ashore. D mens ons:Wingspan, 53 feet; length. 54 feet 8 inches; height: 15 feet 6 inches. Speed: 563 knots. HS-5 Nightdippers Homeport. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. SH-3H Sea King Mission: Detects, tracks and destroys enemy submarines and provides logistic support while deployed. Dimesions: Length. 73 feet; height 17 feet. Speed: 166 mph. Range: 542 nautical miles. George Washington's offensive punch was provided by her embarked airwing Carrier a-Wing SEVEN (CVW-7). Its 10 squadrons, which embarked with approximately 80 aircraft. 244 GW CVW-7 Team