John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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BATTLE GROUP USS MONTEREY (CG-61) USS COLE (DDG-67) USS SIMPSON (FFG-56) USS PATUXENT (TAO-201) USS PROVIDENCE (SSN-719) JCS BattU Groxip ' SmaC 11

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USS JOHN C. STENNIS USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) USS LABOON (DDG-58) USS CARON (DD-970) USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28) USS MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (SSN-708) 10 »sr: i r-. f,-:- s-j-aj JCS BottCe Group

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The Grumman EA-6B is the world ' s premier electronic attack aircraft, designed to suppress or destroy enemy air defenses. Armed with sophisticated sensors, jamming pods and the High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), the Prowler dominates the electronic battlefield. The aircraft is capable of a variety of missions including electronic support and suppression for power projection and war at sea strikes. Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and surveillance. Carrier The Grumman F-14B Tomcat is a two-seat, twin-engine supersonic strike-fighter which incorporates a sweep-wing design for both speed and maneuverability. Armed with the powerful AWG-9 radar, the Tomcat can employ the long- range Phoenix missiles as well as Sparrows and Sidewinders in the air-to-air arena. In its strike role the F-14 is able to execute day and night precision bombing missions with the onboard LANTIRN pod and use Night Vision Devices to drop up to four tons of general purpose or precision-guided munitions. The Tomcat also serves as a tactical airborne reconnaissance platform. The aircraft uses digital image sensors to transmit photos for near real-time assessment by warfare commanders. The E-2C Greyhound is a twin- engine, on-board cargo dehvery system that provides critical logistics support to aircraft carriers. Its primary mission is carrier on-board delivery. Powered by two T-6 turboprop engines, the G2A can reach speeds of up to 300 knots (345 miles per hour), climb to heights of 30,000 feet, and deliver a payload of up to 10,000 lbs. The cabin can readily accommodate cargo, passengers or both. It is also equipped to accept patients in medical evacuation missions.