John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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IIVI-3 The work centers which comprise AIMD's IM3 Division have the responsibility of maintaining all the avionics systems located on the various aircraft based aboard KEN NED Y. Twenty-four hours. a.day, seven days a week, the men of IM3 ensure that this striking force is ever read . Eac . . - y h of the many navigational, search, and attack radar systems - along with the equally numerous aircraft communication systems - have a work center. Each shop has the capability to test and check units under actual in-flight conditions. This is no small iob. Whether Aviation Fire Control Technician, Aviation Ordnanceman, or Aviation Electrician, each man makes use of the extensive technical training he has received in the Navy. My job as night check supervisor of the Aviation Fire Control Shop gives me the opportunity to work with the men who maintain the F-4, A-7, and A-3 radar systems. I must ensure a proper flow of production through the work center. However, the cooperation received from the men of this work center has done much to help me in m duties. Although our work is not strenuous, it requires roundythe-clock attention. The USS JOHN F. KENNEDY has been twice awarded the battle-efficienty E s on its last two cruises. The officers and men of IM3 intend to make it three. John J. O'Rourke AQ2 IM3 Division Cambridge, Massachusetts

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1. NIARDET The Marine Detachment serves three main unctions alon with many others, on KENNEDY. The three, most importang are C12 to form .the nucleus og a landin party, KZJ to provide internal security for the s ip, and 532 to conduct honor ceremonies when required. Now, let's go over these things again and see just how hard they are. First, forming the nucleus of a landiig party: Here we must always be ready to make a landing on a moment's notice in any foreign land that threatens the peace and well-being of the nited States. We are schooled by our own personnel constantly about new and better techniques of doing this. We constantly train in the classroom and with actual weapons for this mission. We also nction as security guards giving 24 hour guard of all securifgr posts, including the brig. As for our third and final important function, we stand honors for all dignataries and all personnel the ship's Command sees fit to honor. These honors consist of long hard hours of preparation. Now you can see that we have demanding and difficuffeioibs. Sometimes we cannot enioy some of the pleasures that t s. IP has every so often, but ours is a challenging and rewarding experience. We know we have a purpose and a great responsibility. J.A. Merkel Marine Detachment Allentown, Pa.