Princeton (CG 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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HSL 47 Alr DET Heizeopter Ann Sublnarzne Squadron LzghtF0u1f Seven Detachment F zve The AIR DET onboard the USS PRINCETON enhances the fighting capabilities ofthe ship and crew. While flying our SH-60B LAMPS CLight Airborne Multi Purpose Systemj helicopters, we are able to extend the ship's surface picture horizon for ASUW CAnti- Surface Warfarej with our radar, ESM fElectronic Support Measuresj designed to look for radar, IFF Cldentification Friend or F oej and FLIR CForward Looking Infraredj, and Hellfire Missile systems. When the ship is in an Antisubmarine Warfare environment, the helo can locate, track, and attack hostile submarines with torpedoes. The helicopter is able to do this by monitoring 'fsonobuoysn funderwater devices used to listen for submarinesj or with a sophisticated metal detector as well. But the heart ofthe LAMPS helicopter system is a f'Datalink that allows the aircrew to communicate with the ship privately while simultaneously relay information Hom the helicopter's radar, ESM, 'fsonobuoysn and FLIR. This allows the ship operators in the Combat Information Center to literally see everything the helicopter sees. Aside from our primary missions, the helicopters also help support PRINCETON when the ship is in need of supplies, personnel, or just milk by flying to a location Cpossibly another shipj and picking them up. In many cases these trips yield the added bonus of personal mail, also called pony. If the supplies are too big for the cabin, the helicopter is equipped with a hook on the underside to carry them underneath in a process known as VERTREP or Vertical Replenishrnent. Accomplishing the Detachment's various missions requires a lot of effort and talent. DET 5 consists of twenty-eight ofthe best airmen in the Navy. Deployed are both aircrew and maintainers that create an integrated team of true professionals. The aircrew consists of seven Aviators and three Air Warfare Specialists!Rescue Swimmers. Supporting the flight crews' efforts are twenty-one maintainers who keep the aircraft operating in the challenging and harsh environmental conditions of high heat, htunidity, wind, and sand in the Gulf of Arabia. A cohesive and potent force multiplier, HSL 47 DET 5 is ready to accomplish a wide variety of missions and ' , rs an integral part ofthe unequalled PRINCETON Team.

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NX DEPARTMENT 5 A Medical The medical department CHMC Guadez, HM2 Brown, HM3 Granadosj is responsible for tracking and updating immunizations as well as the health care for the entire crew on a day-to-day basis. During WESTPAC O3 and supporting Gperation Iraqi Freedom, the medical department immunized the entire crew with the Small Pox and Anthrax vaccinations. Also maintaining medical readiness, 12 stretcher-bearers were trained in advanced first-aid, as well as the entire crew with CPR training. Material Maintenance Management Coordinator Want to send in a Feed Back Report? Go see the 3MC, EMCM Isagani Lumanog! You have questions on Planned Maintenance System, SKED, or OMMS-NG? Heas got the answer youcre looking for. Do you need the status of your equipment repair or work candidate? 3MC knows, he is the person who can make everybody move, from top to bottom. Master-at-A rms The Master-at-Arms CMAC Zabinski, STGC Varhallj are trained to maintain good order and discipline, enforce orders and regulations, make apprehensions, conduct investigations and interrogations, develop security defense plans, and prepare required records and reports. Additionally, MAS play a key role in anti-terrorism defense and force protection. Command Career Counselor The Navy Counselor, NCl Eason, is involved in a wide range of duties, which include giving counsel regarding retirement, reenlistment, the Selective Reenlistment Bonus, Perform To Serve issues, conversions into different ratings, and the requirements that must be met for other special programs in the Navy. NCl says, alt has been my pleasure to work with you all. ROCK GN!