Ranger (CV 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR R. Fauquet AGC C. Taylor AGI T. Grace AGI W. Worthington AG2 B. May AG3 N. Dixon AG3J. Gentry AG3 D. Oosthuizen AG3 K. Reamer AG3 G. Smoot AG3 D. Vanore AGAN C. Jones AGAA T. Holden 114 YQ' T'-if O A D ' ' ' The AG's of OA Division operate the oceanographic support center around the clock utilizing fleet facsimile, l teletype, weather balloons, and weather satellites to monitor the constantly changing environmental conditions , and their impact on RANGERS ability to achieve her mission. The meterological and oceanographic data , collected is compiled, evaluated, and disseminated to various workcenters on RANGER, the Flag and Embarked Staffs, Air Wing, and ships in company. ln addition. the oceanographic support center provides forecast of radar effectiveness and acoustic propagation to aid in optimal positioning and use of accompanying ships and aircraft. 'u I-G' E.. an . a unit., if 777 -T A

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CAPT R. Wojcik Operations Officer

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C D ' ' ' Just as carrier aviation exerts heightened demands on pilots, it also exacts special pressures on the men who serve in OC Div- isions Carrier Air Traffic Control Center ICATCCI. Often called the Heartbeat ofthe carrier. CATCC controllers must guide the aircraft flying high above down to the flight deck in all types of weather. and no room for error. To meet its mission. CATCC is divided into Air Operations, Carrier Controlled Approach CCCAJ and Air Transportation Branches. Air Operations is the central coordination agency for all flight operations. Execution ofthe air plan, fuel management. and overall responsibility ofall aircraft operation within 50 miles ofthe carrier rests with the Air Operations Officer. Air Transportation ensures the timely movement of personnel, equipment. mail and supplies: thus an essential element in the battle readiness and crew morale of the entire battle group. CCA sequences aircraft in the proper landing order and provides the necessary control and information to ensure a safe landing. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. CCA can electronically guide an aircraft to the deck in all weather conditions. Often compared to civilian controllers. CATCC controllers are a different breed. With reduced separation and a Runway that constantly moves. most civilian controllers shudder in awe when xiewing recoveries as RANGER guests. Nerves of steel and the ability to make rapid decisions make Navy CATCC controllers the finest Air Traffic Controllers in the world. As. ,- ga- fl -uni 1-44 .... rr:2 , Ea J 1 If - l if I . F , k::a f-ff I ng, Nl T -. 1 I I l RS? LCDR J. McQuiston LCDR D. Arms LCDR P. Mahaffey LCDR G. Leduc ACC T. Housworth ACI J. Facer ACI C McMakin ACI G. Oglesby ACI D. Shea AC2 J. Johnson AC2 J. Martin AC2 l. Palmer AC3 W. Kenny AC3 T. Lawrence AC3 M. Maye AC3 R. McNeil AC3 B. Wells AC3 S. Wells ACAN T. Ellis ACAN J. Femandez ACAN N. Fetz ACAN C. Fitzgerald ACAN M. Free ACAN R. Henry ACAN J. sniaef ACAN B, waddang ACAN L. winseu 115