Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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AIR DEP The officers and men of the Nimitz Air Department take great pride in operating and managing the airport onthe worId's largest warship. The Air Boss on the 010 level has the overall responsibility for managing the five hun- dred man department. He is supported by men with tireless energy and dedication who work on the flight deck, in the catapult and arresting gear machinery spaces, on the han- gar deck, in the JP-5 fueling spaces and in the administra- tive offices. Days at sea are often long and always demanding, but they contain a unique opportunity to experience new hori- zons and constant challenges. The challenge of ensuring the embarked aircraft are safely moved, launched, recov- ered, and fueled, has been met with total success. The Nimitz Air Department contributed significantly to the ship's receiving the coveted Admiral Flatley Memorial Award learned by the carrier contributing the most to avi- ation safetyl. Our crews demonstrated that not only can they produce under pressure, but that they can do it safely and efficiently. Entering a Sixth Fleet Mediterranean deployment with the fleet's Battle Efficiency E gave us high expectations. Those expectations were met and exceeded when the RT men of Air Department operated for ten consecutive days around the clock prosecuting an anti-submarine warfare challenge, while simultaneously launching normal cyclic aircraft to keep a watchful eye on the Eastern Mediterra- nean international situation. The department demonstrated versatility by Shifting modes of operation to adapt to the constantly changing situations encountered in the Med . These included refu. eling, launching, and recovering of aircraft, diplomatic vis. its, Vertreps and Unreps for food, dry goods, parts, and the receipt and delivery of mail. During this deployment, more than 16 million gallons of jet fuel was received and issued. The Catapult and Arrest- ing Gear Teams achieved several milestones, with Cat One launching its 32,000th shot, and the department achieving its 96,000th launch and recovery, plus over 10,000 safe aircraft moves being logged. Total teamwork was required and achieved by all hands. The challenge and accomplishments of our department will long be remembered because we did our best to main- tain the freedom of the high seas and the United States of America! 126

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sXlMlTs e i ii 4 a f l . , ii -r . 1 . .. i C v v .. im ' I J 'fi T . J .y y E y v-0 l i , ,l Q V-O Division is the central coordination point for the four divisions of Air Deparmtent. The Air Boss and Assistant Boss provide the driving force behind the five hundred man department. From Pri- mary Flight Control lPri-Flyl, they supervise the launch, recovery and refueling of all aircraft. They also monitor the progress of maintenance on the four catapults, arresting gear and fuels equipment. The Aircraft Handling officer supervises the movement and maintenance spotting of aircraft on the flight deck and hangar deck. The White Shirts qtower operatorsl assist the Air Boss in Primary Flight Control. Pri-Fly towers 120 feet above the water and provides the best possible visibility for flight deck monitoring. The Administrative section within V-O Division is com- prised of the Departmental Administrative Assistant, De- partmental Leading Chief Petty Officer QLCPOJ, Depart- mental 3-M and Ship's Force Overhaul Management Sys- tem QSFOMSJ Coordinator and Yeomen. They ensure the efficient and timely accomplishment of all Air Department administrative requirements. 128 CDR T.W. Triebel CDR D. Nimmer CDR J. Phillips ABCM J. Eubanks ABCM J. Miller YN2 J. Price