George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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OPf-455 CT01 Brian Wennch CTMI(SW) John Fort CTR2(AW) Robert Ferry CTR2(SW AW) Jay Kelley CT03 John Hill CT03 Richard Swingle CTOSN Brian W Habemcht CTOSA Christian Eugene

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w OS Division OS Division, more commonly referred to as the Ship’s Signals Exploitation Space (SSES), is comprised of Sailors from the five different cryptologic ratings. Each of the CT ratings have specialized skills which include: collectors, traffic analysts, signal analysts, communicators, administrative specialists and electronics maintenance personnel. SSES compliments afloat naval functional warfare through detection. classification, and tracking of air, surface, subsurface, and ground targets for threat recognition and indications of hostile intent. Cryptologic operations also provide indications and warning through threat assessment, targeting the threat, and tactical employment of own forces. SSES works closely with SUPPLOT to provide valuable time sensitive threat information to GW Battle Group decision makers. In addition, SESS is the ship’s focal point for all world wide and battle group special intelligence communications receipt and coordination. LCOR Barbara Carter CTRCS(AW) Bill Williamson CTOC(SW) Vincent Jordon CTR1 John Mack

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 OW Division EWC(SW) David Wise EW1 Robert Tusing EWI(SW) Gregory J. Grna EW2 Marvin E. Ferguson. Jr. electronic emissions from GW are monitored in the EW Module and can be terminated with the flip of a switch. Praised as the “Best in the Fleet by Afloat Training Group and George Washington Battle Group Command A contact appears on our radar. The Combat Direction Center (CDC) needs to know who it is. Who are they going to call? The GW EW Module! Most platforms use some sort of surface, air search or navigation radar. It is the job of the Electronic Warfare Module to search for, intercept. analyze and identify these emissions. Using state-of-the-art equipment, and recent intelligence data it is possible to determine the class, type, country of origin and sometimes the name and hull number of the ship or aircraft. The EW Module has the capability of employing various Electronic Counter Measures against hostile radar systems, keeping the enemy electronically blinded while maximizing friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Active missile homing radars can also be deceived by EW personnel causing them to miss their intended target. George Washington! Control of GW's emissions is an equally important task of the EW Module. Just as we identify others by their radar systems. GW is vulnerable to identification and targeting using our electronic emissions. Prudent use of our own radar systems is an effective tool against such targeting efforts. All and Control Warfare Commander, the EWs of George Washington operate their equipment with unsurpassed pride. - 456 OPS sXWv..