George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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PROJECTING POWER ...From the Sea George Washington's offensive punch is provided by her embarked airwing. Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW7). Its 9 squadrons, which embark with approximately 80 aircraft, provide VF143 World Famous Dogs 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, and provide intelligence imaging using the tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS). Dimensions: Wingspan. 64.1 feet unswept: length, 62 feet 9 inches; height. 16 feet. Speed: Mach 2+. VS31 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. VA34 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. Dimensions:Wingspan. 53 feet; length. 54 feet 8 inches; height: 15 feet 6 inches. Speed: 550+ knots. HS5 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. Dimensions: Length. 73 feet; height 17 feet. Speed: 166 mph. Range: 542 nautical miles. 250 GW CVW7Team

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Departmental Breakdown Operation Department cont'd 01 Run the Combat Direction Center, the combat nerve center ol the shp OM Defend the stop from submarine attacks, and recommend offensive acton to etmmale hosUe threat OP Shoots tactical reconnaissance photography and pctures for putAcabon m the shps newspaper and external pubkca- bon OS Monitors communication networks and exploits the electromagnet spectrum OW Delects and prevents the hoeWe u»e of the electromagnetic spectrum against the stop. OX Manage department admawtrabon Strike Operation Schedules N ship and airwmg operations OZ Provides mtefcgence support to the commarxkng officer and embarked staffs Reactor Department M Operates the nuclear propulsion units turttme generators and potable water system RA Mamtams the stop's emergency generator RC Stands watch lor two pressurised water reactors and oversees their safe operation RE Mamtams the ship s efectncal tkstrPubon system RL Oversees all water chemistry and raddog«al controls m the propulsion plants RM Mamtams and supervises all fkad systems and eqvxpment m support of the shp's two nuclear reactors RT Schedules and conducts trammg lor the department Administration Manages department administration DC Maintains the material condition of readiness and damage control systems in Reactor spaces 0 Oversees the nuclear quality assurance program lor al reactor plant and steam plant maintenance Safety Department Safety Prevents, detects and corrects hazards through momtonng of safety standards and proper work procedures Supply Department S-1 Manages the ship s operating budget Ensures all parts and supplies needed to sustain long-rango requirements are on board S-2 Prepares approximately 18.000 meats a day at sea On loads and mamtams food stores m freezers and storerooms. S-2M Serves meets, slows food and deans al mess deck end gaiey spaces Serves as mess deck master-at-erms and food service attendants S-3 Operates she's stores, laundry end barber shops Slocks vendmg machmes S-4 RosponsAAo tor ai money on board Pays the stop's b s when m a foreign port Ensures safer are paid on payday S-5 Provide hotel services, officer tood service end mamtams staterooms tor officer and debnguahed visitors S-6 Provides aviation supplies m support of V-2. AIMO. and CVW-7 from washers to aecraft larxfing strips S-8 On loads, off loads and tracks mcommg and otAgomg supply items to and from tha shp Coordinates the Osposai and removal of hazardous matenal S-9 Ensures Supply Department s high standard of matenal reedmess S-10 StuOes processes to improve the efficiency of how jobs aro accomplished S-11 Provides food service handtes laundry and deans berthing compartment lor chief petty officer S-12 Runs a M service poet office Supports other ships m the battle group with mail and postal suppkes Training Department Training Schedules a» schools both aboard stop end ashore Drafts and processes travel orders, mamtams a command trammg data base and coonfinates school of stop Weapons Department G-1 Responsible for the sale movement of weapons from the hangar deck to the flight deck Maintains ordnance yetow gear and forklifts G-2 Mamtams magazine spnnkler systems and small arms, as well as builds and loads the aircraft 20mm gun system G-3 BuMs bomtoVassembles mosses m either fhe forward or aft assembly spaces Mamtams magazine spaces G-4 Runs the weapons elevators as we as associated hydraulic power plants and electrical control systems G-5 Manages department admmis[ration and is the operational nerve center for ordenng. accounting for and is sung ordnance for airwmg support •The insignias around this page's border represent the various ratmgs sailors aboard George Washington serve m. V MM % PN V YN (D RP RM -fr ST as BM $$ SK T£- DT it AW -r HM DK w OM NC X CT m EW o EN A IM IS DM PH HT X «e 8 W Jt GM BT MA FC OS LN

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Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW 7) the striking power and flexibility to perform a wide variety of missions. When not embarked, the squadrons operate from shore naval air stations in Virginia. Florida and Washington VFA136 Knightha. ks Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla Aircraft. F A -18 Hornet Mission: The Hornet is a strike fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimensions: Wingspan. 37 feet 5 inches; length. 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches Speed: Mach 1.7+ VQ6 Black Ravens Homeport. Naval Air Station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft. ES-3B Mission: An all-weather, high-endur-ance turbofan-powered aircraft designed for electronic surveillance 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. VFA131 Wildcats Homeport. Naval Air station Cecil Field. Jacksonville. Fla. Aircraft F A -18 Hornet Mission: The Hornet is a strike-fighter with applications for interdiction and close-air support. Dimensions-. Wingspan. 37 feet 5 inches: length. 56 feet; height 15 feet 3 inches. Speed: Mach 1.7+ VAQ140 Patriots Homeport. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor. Wa. Aircraft. EA-6B Prowler Mission: All-weather, four-seat aircraft designed to counter electronic signals and jam surface-to-air radars. Dimensions: Wingspan. 53 feet; length 59 feet 10 inches; height 16 feet 3 inches. Speed: 540+ knots. VAW121 Bluetails Homeport:Naval Air Station Norfolk. Norfolk. Va. Aircraft: E-2C Hawkeye Mission: Gives long-range early warning of all approaching air contacts and then provides close radar control to air defense aircraft Dimensions: Wingspan. 80 feet inches; length. 57 feet 6 inches; height. 18 feet 3 inches. SpoocJ- 320 knots. GW CVW7 Team 251