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» •

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Five times, the scene of a successful SAR landing was repeated, and eight Navy fliers owe their lives and their freedom to JOUETT ' S SAR Team. In the pages that follow, no captions are necessary. The relief, elation and fatigue evident in the faces of rescued pilots and radar intercept officers speak louder than words in describing the value of the contribution of the USS JOUETT. 105