Jouett (DLG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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As JOUETT ' S second line period ended and our third began, the ship had gained proficiency in search and rescue work, through actual practice. To further comple- ment the DLG UH -2 SAR Team, JOUETT ' S combat information center maintained close radio and radar contact with all aircraft flying into North Vietnam . Should one of these aircraft encounter difficulty, the word was passed from CIC SAR Alert- -SAR Alert ; The CIC watch section was bolstered by the presence of additional officers and en- listed men who man highly sopliisticated electronic search equipment. At the same time, the helicopter was readied for immediate launch. As the officer of the deck turned the slrip into the wind, pilots and flight crew dashed to the Helo, the ship ' s Helo detail manned their stations. Within minutes, the Helo was cleared for take-off and rose into the air, slowly at first, then rapidly accelerating toward the SAR location . ' ' ' ' «s ;,s» •