Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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RT Reactor Training, RT Division, is the nuclear operator's first stop on the road to qualification as a propulsion plant watchstander onboard the largest warship in the world. ln RT, a new man must review previous training received onboard other ships or at Nuclear Power School and pro- totype and must become thoroughly familiar with all of Nimitz' systems in order to eventually qualify as a plant operator. The instructors assigned to RT are the best teachers from the other nuclear divisions and are tasked with keep- ing the information flowing with lectures, seminars, and other learning tools. During the 1982-83 Mediterranean Cruise, more than 15,000 hours of training sessions and seminars were held in RT to continually update the knowl- edge level of all the men in Reactor Department. More than 50 men completed the Basic Nuclear Engineering Qualifi- cation. Additionally, over 300 watchstation qualifications were completed and in excess of 200 different examina- tions were written and issued. RT Division also serves as the hub for all advanced divi- sional training. Included in the assigned duties in the man- ning of the Propulsion Plant Drill Team by experienced Petty Officers who conduct casualty control drills on a daily basis to maintain watch team proficiency. During the cruise, the watchstanders were exposed to and evaluated on over 700 various casualty control drills and evolutions. Reactor Training Division serves to ensure that all of the operators are kept continually and thoroughly trained for their entire tour of duty on Nimitz. LTJG R. Spaulding ENS P. Morford ETC M. Durland ETC K. Fjell MMCS T. Kimbrel MMC J. Strzelczyk EM1 M. Askey MM1 K. Beatty MM1 D. Potter EM1 E. Ritchie MM2 D. Beers MM2 R. Harris QP- R4, ' -..:. f 0 'W T ' 0 Q ff.. ,, 1- 'Ann 9- 242

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