USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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Aerographer ' s mates (AG) are the U.S. Navy ' s meteorological and oceanographic experts trained in the science of meteorology and physical oceanography The AG assigned to USS HARRYS. TRUMAN (CVN 75) have two different job descrij tions, weather observer and forecaster. The weather observer is the technician who monito weather instruments for characteristic changes in air pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed and direction. The observer also assists the forecaster in preparing up to date weather briefs and analyzing oceanographic data. The forecaster is responsible for briw,, and issuing weather forecasts and warnings not only for TRUMAN, but also for the embarld airwing, and ships in the battle group. This information is also distributed to other ships and shore sites for an all-encompassing, tactical weather picture. The Admiral and his staff utiliid this information to aid in decision making for Strike Missions over Iraq or Maritime Interdict ' Operations in the Arabian Gulf AGKAW SW) Ty Magowan AfT2(AW SW)AntiTonvBowen U - Plankowner

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Strike Operations is the planning and coordination node for the ship and the main link with the embarked Air Wing. Strike Ops collects tasking I om higher headquarters and other Warfare Com- liiianders and then coordinates to fill these with avail- ible assets and prevent conflicts. Strike Ops is best [known for its regular products such as the Air Plan, jGreen Sheet, Pink Sheet and Gold Sheet. They also use he latest information technology to remotely coordinate ith distant organizations and publish and distribute ocuments. •911 LCDR Edward Kiilcs LCDR Rick Smiiha fe ENS Yenxliii Muck STGl(SW)i:)an.lankowski ' 4 v.. iftA ;: .-.ia Hk warn

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.onstantine AG3 Natalie Ambroise AG3(AW SW) Jarcd Brewster AG3(AW SW) Robert Mason AG3(AW) F£lllie McConnel AG3(AW SW)) Aris Miranda AG3(AW SW) Kcnnaly Tlxiiniis AG3( AW) Gonletuo Ward AG3(AW SW) Joshua West AG3(AW SW) Brian Williams Us -Myy