George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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OA Division The environment plays a huge role in the day to day operations of George Washington. Winter conditions over the oceans change as rapidly as over land, and often strong winds and high seas combine to create a dangerous environment. The Mediterranean offers weather patterns that can change in minutes from calm to hazardous and even life threatening. Understanding and forecasting environmental changes and their effect on ships, aircraft and weapons systems is the job of the Aerographer’s Mates from OA Division. METRO, as OA Division is commonly referred to, has one Meteorologist Oceanographer and thirteen enlisted personnel working towards efficient tactical use of the environment, safety of flight and underway operations. and keeping the battle group safe and informed. METRO stays busy around the clock. GW forecasters provide mission-tailored forecasts for all aircraft departing the ship. Additionally, specific forecast briefs are prepared for underway replenishments, port visits and a variety of unique warfare evolutions. During the Mediterranean deployment, the AG’s supported the battle group by conducting over 1.000 cyclic briefs via CCTV. taking over 4,800 weather observations, launching 180 weather balloons and issuing 720 flight forecasts. METRO participated to some degree in every major event of the deployment. The constantly changing environment kept the cruise interesting and made for a professionally rewarding experience for the whole division. LCDR William Schulz. Jr. AG1 Mark Drake

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if OC Division CDR Ernest Hawkins LCDR Gary Dundon LT Charlie Daniels LT Scott Dix LT Jeff Harbison LT Daniel Merzke LTJG Vitterio Crisp ACCS(AVWSW) Jeffrey Fab.an The faces have changed, but OC Division's mission remains the same. CATCC 73 completed its second deployment in style, faced with many new and exciting challenges ahead. For some, this is their first opportunity to “see the world” on the cutting edge of freedom They have more than adequately prepared themselves for the real world that awaits them, beginning with two perfect scores on graded competitive exercises and culminating in an evaluation of “outstanding' by the Type Commander’s inspection team. CATCC is comprised of three branches Air Operations, Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA). Air Transfer and Ground Transportation. One of the ship’s vital nerve centers. Air Operations is responsible for orchestrating all aspects of launch and recovery operations including management of recovery tankers, execution of the daily air plan, filing of flight plans and the preparation of hot-area sheets to aide pilots and navigation teams in avoidance of restricted waters and airspace. CCA is tasked with the safe, orderly and expeditious control of launching and recovering aircraft Imagine operating at a pace that rivals even the world's busiest airports. They stand ready in all types of weather, day and night, to assist pilots in their safe return and landing, a feat we performed over 4.000 times this deployment alone The Air Transfer branch is responsible for the scheduling of COD VOD assets and safe, expeditious movement of passengers, mail and cargo. But the most important of all for the crew is bringing us the mail, without which, it would be impossible for us to keep in touch with our loved ones. The Ground Transportation Office provides the ship and crew with daily transportation while in port Norfolk to required schools in the local area and vehicles to the various departments.