USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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Bsa saassaK I Despite having one catapult out of commission at the start, USS HARRYS. TRUMAN (CVN 75) was still able to wrap up Flight Deck certification far earlier than expected. The three- phase process evaluated the ship ' s ability to launch and recover aircraft. Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic conducted the certification. The process began with an adminis- trative review of training qualifica- tions, spot checks on equipment and evaluation of various types of drills, such as crash and salvage and fuel spill situations. Next, the ship and squadrons involved conducted daytime operations, including waist and bow catapult launches and taxi operations on the Flight Deck. Finally, night evolutions allowed the ship to demonstrate its ability to conduct operations at night under a variety of conditions.