Nimitz (CVN 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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. , l Combat Systems Officer CDR Sandra L. Lawrence While Combat Systems is the newest department on Nimitz, its mission is as old as the Navy. Communications, ship's self-defense, command and control of friendly forces, and identification and destruc- tion of enemy forces to keep the sea-lanes open have always been the Navy's primary mission. Departments that preceeded Combat Sys- tems were the first to use short-wave radios, radars and pioneered computers with the Mark I. This longstanding tradition continues on with the Combat Systems department. The Combat Systems department was developed to combine the skills and expertise of several ratings to better serve the battle group, ship, and crew in many areas. Electronic equipmentlcomputer repair, radar, electronic warfare, Shipis Self Defense Systems QSSDSD, and communications are just a few of the areas the department is respon- sible for. . In addition to supporting the ship's war-fighting mission, the Com- bat Systems department leads the effort to improve the quality of life for Sailors and family members. They maintain the shipis TV system, 'Sailor Phones,' e-mail, and Web homepage. Combat Systems de- partment is committed to provide support 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week and is proud to claim the motto: 'Qne Step Ahead., 128 nk Combat Systems

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