Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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TA Twenty-four hours a day, inport or underway, the Reac- tor Department Makes lt All Happen . Twelve decks be- low the noise and excitement of the flight deck with quiet precision, nuclear trained men operate and maintain the largest, most sophisticated shipboard nuclear propulsion plant in the world. The Reactor Department is made up of some of the most intelligent, reliable and highly trained men in the Navy. Their mission to ensure Nimitz meets her operational com- mitments. Their record is flawless. As a result of the corrective and preventive maintenance carefully performed by the men of the Reactor Department and their dedication to the operation of the nuclear propul- sion plant, Nimitz has yet to miss a commitment and is always capable of steaming at flank speeds and remaining for long periods of time on the scene. The Reactor Department is made up of an administra- tion section and five divisions: Reactor Controls, Reactor Electrical, Reactor Laboratory, Reactor Mechanical and Reactor Training. Electronics Technicians of the Reactor Department ensure sensors and control functions for the safe operation of the nuclear power plants function depen- dably and accurately. Electricians Mates ensure that the power generating equipment onboard is always in excel- lent condition ready to supply the huge electrical demandS of the ship. Engineering Laboratory Technicians petf0fm the vital function of ensuring that all chemistry associated with the power plants is kept ln Spec and that all radlolfl' gical survey functions are properly conducted. Machinists Mates maintain the mechanical and fluid systems associ- ated with the reactor plants. All nuclear trained operators who report onboard Nimitz are required to complete b3F'f7 nuclear engineering qualificiations in Reactor Training Divi- sion by studying the various mechanical, electrical, reactor control, and chemistry systems associated with the'enQ neering plants. After approximately six months of inten- sive study in Reactor Training, the new operator reports t0 his parent division within the Reactor or EngineerIr19 De' partments.

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CDR J. Craighill LCDR K. Bersticer LT J. Zeszutek YN1 J. Hankins YMSN H. Wildonger REACTDR ADMIN At the heart of every great organization is an accom- plished staff. No team better exemplifies this concept than the personnel of the Reactor Office. Despite voluminous administrative requirements, they adepty respond to each challenge producing punctual, quality products. A proud, professional group, they give their all to support the blue glow. The 1982-1983 Mediterranean Cruise was highlighted by the attainment of several significant departmental milestones. Foremost of these achievements was the win- ning of the COMNAVAIRLANT Red E for sustained excellence in aircraft carrier engineering performance. Painted on the Island by the Commanding Officer, Reactor Officer and the Chief Engineer, the Red E epitomizes the diligent effort and cooperation exerted by each member of the department over the past year. Though many long hours supporting Nimitz through continuous and reliable propulsion, catapulting and electri- cal power generators and through long hours of classroom training, written and oral examinations, drills, an Oper- ational Reactor Safeguards Examination QORSEJ, Pre Overhaul Testing and Inspections QPOT 8t l'sJ and other multitudinous Pre Overhaul Preparations, the capabilities, endurance and determination of Reactor Department per- sonnel were continually tested, but each challenge was met with similar results-SUCCESS! ip mg., 530 NAC E IMITZ CS