Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTJG E. Lineberger MM1 B. Davis MM1 G. Dyer MM1 P. Mazzola MM2 R. Boyko MM2 B. Broom MM2 J, Burns MM2 T, Casey MM2 P. Desautels MM2 K.S. Doran MM2 R. Fay MM2 W. Fauntleroy 6 1 l MM2 B. Fike MM2 J. Gray MM2 J. Henry MM2 G. Hood iReactor Laboratory, QRLJ, Division consists of highly trained Nuclear Machinist's Mates who, in addition to their normal qualifications, have qualified as Engineering Labo- ratory Technicians QELTJ. The ELT's or Wizards of RL Division are responsible for maintaining proper chemistry and radiological controls of the nuclear reactor plants. Proper chemistry control ensures the safe and reliable operation of Nimitz' fluid systems for years to come. This task involves the daily monitoring, sampling and analysis of Nimitz' fluid systems involving the use of highly sophisti- cated equipment to determine the chemical concentra- tions existing in the water. The rigorous radiation monitor- ing program continually verifies that no unsafe conditions exist from Nimitz' nuclear reactor plant operation. The men are also qualified on mechanical watchstations and maintain watches on various pieces of equipment along with the other divisions of Reactor and Engineering Departments. Reactor Laboratory Division was a bench- mark for the highly successful Reactor Safeguards Exami- nation held in April. The division attained a grade of above average in radiological controls and chemistry for the third examination in a row. The members of RL Division take great pride in the con- tributions they have made to the department and to the Nimitz Team. Through uninterrupted attention to detail and painstaking precision, the men of RL division have earned the right to boast, We're Number One !

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Reactor Mechanical QRMJ Division is comprised of ap- proximately seventy-five nuclear trained Machinist's Mates who are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all fluid and mechanical systems associated with both complex Nimitz nuclear power plants. Prior to reporting aboard, each Reactor Mechanic com- pletes one year of intensive training, which includes ther- modynamics, nuclear physics, electrical theory, radiologi- cal controls and chemistry. It culminates in qualification as a mechanical operator at a land-based prototype. Once aboard, when the Real Job starts, the Reactor Mechanics begin qualification on six major watchstations and become a vital part of the Nimitz' team. RM Division has energetically worked around the clock throughout the cruise containing and tapping the bound- less energy of the sun inside both nuclear reactors to keep Nimitz alive and breathing. Amidst this already awe- some responsibility, the Reactor Mechanics flawlessly re- paired two important systems which suffered damage while underway. The Division's motto, We Run the Sun, was reinforced when several Reactor Mechanics were awarded commen- dations by the Commanding Officer and Commander Bat- tle Force Sixth Fleet!Commander Carrier Group TWO for untiring and professional efforts. Only an effort of Nimitz Teamwork on the part o' Division personnel brought success. LTJG M. Detzel ENS J.A. Leonaitis MMCS E, Willingham MMC G. Davis MMC K. Dunn MM1 V.J. Delheary MM1 D.H. Hanks MM1 D. Hill MM1 E. Hlavacek 238 MM1 D. Hobson MM1 A. Moorse MM1 S. Partin MM1 P. Ripley MM2 G. Shuler MM2 B. Atkinson MM2 M- Bigelow MM2 D. Bradford MM2 R. cooper