Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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f 'VG NA CDR L.A. Nick LCDR J. Dentler LT P.S. Parsons MM2 H. Caris LCDFR RK, Blanchard LT on. Blakely EMCM D. Kinnear YN3 K.M. Weaver AD The Engineering Administrative staff is responsible for accurate, legible, and up-to-date Engineering records plus timely submission of accurate and legible reports. The staff consists of four Principal Assistants, an Administra- tive Assistant, 3M Coordinator and five Yeoman. Records maintained by the Engineering Department and reports submitted to the Engineer Officer provide data for Engineering reports to higher authority. Perusal of reliable records and reports by the Engineer Officer gives him an easy and effective method of being informed of the state of material and performance in all parts of the Engineering Department. Some Engineering records are mandatory and required by law, others are virtually indispensable for efficient oper- ation of the Engineering plant. They ensured the departments main office, the Log Room, was manned twenty four hours a day during five of the six months of Med Cruise 82-83. LCDR J.H. Chapman LT S. Fillipow EMCS JP. Lowe . 7 YNSN D.F. Coates YNSN M.J. Harris EMFN UK- Hester 17

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- - '- 1-' I 'f - '- '- '-1'- -'-- A- GI DEP EERI RT Nimitz 1982-83 Mediterranean Cruise tested the endur- ance and skill of the Engineering Department. Like all cruises, it was unique, full of new experiences, and many memories. Endless preparations for the complex overhaul to be accomplished by Newport News Shipyard occupied a great deal of time. The ship's force planned hundreds of jobs which will be accomplished during the year-long over- haul. Newport News Shipyard Technicians have to con- duct numerous machinery evaluations and tests. These preparations will bear fruition in a successful overhaul. The most significant achievement of the cruise was re- i Z , ,. 1 if , v. x ceiving the coveted Engineering EH for excellence in all aspects of propulsion and auxiliary maintenance and opef' ation in 1982. Engineering and Reactor DepartmeniS shared the award. ln April, the Engineering and Reactor Departments SUC' cessfully completed the Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination, QORSEJ. Preparations for ORSE began dw' ing Type Training in 1982. Thousands of man-hours, Wim personnel working day and night, were the keys tO SUS' cessful completion and passing the Navy's most HQOVOUS examination.

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' MRC R Bell MMC R C Book MMC R M Henry ENC W R Maus MMC K Schwme LTJG P. Berry CWO2 J. MBCDSSKI - lvllvl1 B B karl Mlvl1 R Pollard Ider MM1 D.G Hughes MM1 LD Jones lvllvl1 B. Callahan lvllv11 J. Clearwater MM1 A- H0 r EM1 .l.c. oulrllorr rvllvlz sb. Baer lvllvl2 B.c. Brown lvllvlz v P cook lvllv12 J lvl Cody rvllvlz T Dahm lvllvlz B Ea on A-DIV A Division is without a doubt the most diversified division on the ship. One hundred and seventy men strong, A Gang covers the ship from stem to stern and from the top of the mast to the Engineering spaces deep down below. Hydraulics takes care of the aircraft elevators, the steer- ing gear, and innumerable other items vital for the ship's operation. The Diesel gang maintains the ship's emergency diesel generators in prime condition, ready to back up the ship's service generators if needed. The Steam Heat Shop keeps everybody in hot water, and Outside Repair keeps everything moving on the ship's conveyors. The A!C8tR Shop keeps everything cool and Boat Repair keeps the crew happy by having the liberty boats ready to go at any opportunity. The O2N2 Shop makes liquid oxygen and nitrogen to support the Air Wing, Medical and Dental Departments. The Machine Shop handles all the orders Supply cannot fill and makes the quick fix-ups necessary to keep vital equipment running. The Catapult Steam Shop runs the equipment which keeps the Air Wing fl in ,thus I I y g supporting Nimitz' primary mlsslon. Though diverse in nature and location, all of the A Divi- sion work centers worked as a team to carry the load in Engineering and keep Nimitz steaming through this 1982- 83 Mediterranean cruise.