Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Aerographer's Mates of CA Division monitor and forecast environmental conditions 24 hours a day. Precise forecasts, essential for plan- ning safe and effective operations, are provided to all units operating with NIMITZ' Battle Group. ln addition to forecasting the Weather, NIMITZ' AG's provide forecasts for atmospheric and oceano- graphic conditions that affect Anti-Air and Anti- Submarine sensors throughout the Battle Group. The weathermen and Women of NIMITZ collect and analyze oceanographic and meteorological data from satellites, Weather balloons, sub-surface bathythermograph probes and time-tested surface Weather observations. Whether it be at, above, or below the sea, NIMITZ, Weathermen and Women are always looking ahead to help ensure a safe and expeditious journey. LCDR W. Wright AGCS W. Stamper AG1 R. Carlson AGl C. Early AG1 G. Smoot AG2 S. Cano AG2 C. Martin AC2 J. Schorie AG3 K. Collins AG3 J. McLaughlin AG3 K. Thomas AG3 G. Warner AGAN M. Bierle AGAN E. Patrick AGAA E. Lucas AGAR J. Cummings i 1 1 w gl r

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OC Division is comprised of three major branches. Air Operations CAIR Opsl and Carrier Controller Approach CCCAJ from the Carrier Air Trafficc COntr0l Center CCATCCJ. The third branch is the Air Transfer Office CATOD. Air Ops is the nerve centeri' for all flight operations conducted on board NIMITZ. Flight plans are processed, aircraft data is posted and tracked,.lVIl'EDEVAC data is coordinated and emergency information relayed. Real-time decisions which affect the ship's ability to fulfill its mission' as the cornerstone of American naval power are made on a daily basis. CCA provides precise., timely air traffic control instructions which assist air Wing pilots in landing on NIMITZ' flight deck in any Weather under all conditions. Aircraft are separated and sequenced 24 hours a day using some ofthe Navy's most sophisticated radar systems by the Navy's best CATCC team. ATO is the smallest branch of the division, but it is a hotbed of activity. Through this office, all passengers, mail, and cargo e s arrive and depart , th hip when NIMITZ is deployed from homeport. CDR W. Collier LT D. Gray LT R. Ligon LT E. McConnell ENS G. Sodano ACC C. Cobb ACC T. Salter AC1 J. Crane AC1 D. Gustavel AC1 M. Macierowski AC1 D. Matherly AC1 M. Sparks AC1 M. Stevens AC2 A. Dangler AC2 M. Garcia AC2 B. Harmeling AC2 R. McBrien f