USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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ivl shal, Approach, and Final Control services using a variety of radar equipment. Each of the controllers »Jji mans these positions completes a lengthy qualification process including many hours working the p( I ion under instruction. The other positions which support the primary control positions (status board

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qif! bers. phone talkers, etc.) complete a similar training program to earn their qualifications. This cruise |e the team worked over 220 launch and recovery cy cles and accounted for over 3,300 Carrier Con- icd Approaches. fhe ATO team can bring you aboard, send you home, get precious cargo to the work center, and even f;eryour mail. They are responsible for all personnel, cargo and mail coming to or leaving the ship while |;rway. Each COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery) aircraft or helicopter to or from the beach is loaded or faded by the ATO staff. All of the required planning and coordination of these evolutions is also handled ik?F ' Plankowner ACAN Bridfrord Gomc J ACAN Jebii ACAN(A ■■■[ CZ ACAN Juan Os.sapalacj y ACAN(AW) Michael Stumpp ACAN Larry Vomillion