John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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OA I work in OA Division where our main function is to provide both surface and subsurface meteorlogical and oceanographic services to the ship and staff deployed. We provide detailed weather forecasts Lor the air wing on a routine basis as well as providing the tas group in company with forecasts. We 'get weather information via facsimile and radioteletyge as wel as weather satellite transmissions KESSA 83 whic encompass over half of the northern hemisphere. I wor along with another First Class as a duty forecaster on a port and starboard watch bill which is continued in port as well because the NAVWEASERVICE Command requires continuous weather services overseas on a 24 hour-a-day basis. In port, wind and sea forecasts are of prime importance for boating conditions and any adverse weather conditions which might affect the ship's unctions. We are required to take upper air observations utilizing a balloon-borne sensing apparatus which transmits atmospheric temperatures from the surface to almost 1 00,000 feet, as well as taking hourly surface weather observations. I am a graduate of the NATTC Aerogrlaphers Mate's class A, B, and C schools located at Lakehurst, ew Jersey. Exgzaerience makes or breaks you in this iob, and the more you ve the better off you are. It is a very interesting and challenging field and does offer some retirement iob opportunities suc as a TV weather man, civil service, and oceanography. The Metro office is located in the island on the 06 level where, unlike most spaces, we enjoy two portholes. Our motto is: When I'm right, nobody remembers-When I'm wrong, nobody forgets. Howard A. White AG 1 OA Division Pasadena, Texas

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