USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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Many departments are involved whenever iZSTconducts an under- way replenishment. The Sailors of Deck Department are vital to the success of this evolution, and Navigation, Air and Supply are also heavily involved. Generally, every department and squadron contrib utes personnel to the working party to ensure the successful completion of the unrep. 474 ■fek

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n One of the qualities that maices aircraft carriers such valuable instruments of national security is the ships ' sustainability. An aircraft carrier is able to remain on station almost indefinitely, due to its ability to replenish vital supplies while at sea. These replenishments are con- ducted in two ways ... by helicop- ter (vertical replenishment, or VERTREP) and while steaming alongside a re-supply ship (con- nected replenishment, or CONREP).

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Everything the carrier needs, from JP-5 to fuel the air wing ' s aircraft, to fresh fruits and vegetables, to aircraft parts, to supplies for the ship ' s stores, to weapons to replenish the magazines ... all can be obtained without pulling into a port, thanks to the professionals working the VERTREP or CONRER 475