Was perusing Tom Clancy's Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier. There's a section about the departments aboard the ship, their jobs, and their COs. So, just to get discussion going on what a Starfleet ship has aboard it versus a USN Aircraft Carrier ... Command -- Commanded by Captain Lindell Rutherford, former aviator, with Executive Officer Commander Chuck Smith, also a former pilot.
Command Master Chief Kevin Lavin is the representative, advocate, and ambassador to the CO and XO from the enlisted men aboard.
The CAG (Commander, Air Group) is Captain John D. Stufflebeem, whose job is to command the air wing, and is a parter (not subordinate) to the Carrier's Captain. The Deputy CAG is Captain Craig Cuninghame.
Squadron 102 (VF-102 "Diamondbacks") - F-14 squadron commanded by Commander Kurt Daill.
Squadron 82 (VFA-82 "Marauders") - F/A-18C squadron commanded by Commander Steven Callahan
Squadron 86 (VFA-86 "Sidewinders") - Block "10" Hornet squadron commanded by Commander Robert Harrington.
Marine Squadron 251 (VFMA-251 "Thunderbolts") - F/A-18C squadron commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Tony Valentino.
Airborne Early Warning Squad 123 ("Screwtops") - E-2C Hawkeye (four aboard) commanded by Lieutenant Commander Edward Rosenquist.
Sea Control Squadron 32 ("Marauders") - S-3B Vikings (eight aboard) commanded by Lieutenant Commander John J. Labelle.
Tactical Warfare Squadron ("Rooks") -- EA-6B Prowler aircraft commanded by Commander Craig Geron.
Helicopter Anti-Sub Squadron ("Dragon Slayers") -- SH-60F and HH-60H variants of the Seahawk chopper, and are commanded by Commander Michael Mulcahy.
Fleet Recon ("Black Ravens") -- ES-3 Shadow aircraft commanded by Commander Robert "Bob" Wilson, whose OIC (Officer-in-Charge) aboard the GW is Lieutenant Commander Terry Isley.
Logistics Support ("Rawhides") -- C-2A Trader squadron commanded by Commander Paula Hinger.
Administration (ADMIN) -- Headed by Lieutenant Jerry Morrison, this is the primary record-keeping group for the ship, and includes personnel, maintenance, supply, financial, and other files.
Aircraft Maintenance Division (AIMD) -- With almost six hundred personnel assigned, AIMD provides the George Washington's embarked air wing with spare parts, maintenance facilities, and specialized support personnel. Commander Gordon Coward heads this division.
Air Department (AIR) -- One of the busiest groups aboard the GW, the Air Department controls the operations of the GW's hangar and flight decks, as well as the airspace directly around the ship. The Air Department is led by an officer nicknamed the "Air Boss," and his deputy, the "Mini Boss." While we were aboard the GW, the Air Boss was Commander John Kindred, while the "Mini" was Commander Carl June. Both are experienced pilots who have the skills and knowledge to control every type of carrier-capable aircraft under all weather and sea conditions. In late 1997, Commander Kindred was planning to move on to his next assignment, while Commander June would stay aboard and "fleet up" as the new GW Air Boss. Then it will be his turn to train a new "Mini" before he moves on in a year or so.
Crew Recreation and Morale Department (CRMD) -- This Department deals with the crew's spiritual and moral welfare, and is headed by GW's Command Chaplain, Captain Jim Nichole.
Deck Division (DECK) -- Even in a "high tech' age of networked computers and PGMs, there is still a need on every Naval vessel for sailors who can handle lines, small boats, anchors, and all the paraphernalia of traditional seamanship. The GW's "Deck Division" handles everything from launching the ship's boats to manning the replenishment stations during underway refueling and replenishment (UNREP). Lieutenant Commander Johnnie Draughton, who will retire in late 1997, and will be replaced by Lieutenant Greg Worley, leads the sailors of the Deck Division.
Dental Department (DENTAL) -- A community of over six thousand people is bound to have some cavities, broken teeth, and dental emergencies while on cruise. Sending them ashore for treatment to a Navy hospital would be impractical and expensive, so GW is equipped with a full dental clinic. Headed by Commander Roger Houk, DDS, the Dental Department has everything necessary for good dental hygiene, not only for the crew of the GW, but also for the crews on the other ships of the battle group.
Engineering Department (ENG) -- The Engineering Department operates and maintains almost every system aboard GW except the two A4W nuclear reactors. These systems include electrical power, air-conditioning, jet and diesal fuel, and sewage transfer systems. Supervising literally hundreds of miles of pipes, ducts and cable runs, and thousands of valves, pumps, switches, transformers, and gadgets is GW Chief Engineer (CHENG) Lieutenant Commander Pete Petry
Combat Systems Division (CSD) -- Without sensors and electronics, modern weapons systems are about as useful in battle as paperweights. The Combat Systems Division cares for the vast array of controlling hardware and software that makes the GW an effective weapons and aviation platform. Heading the CSD is GW's Combat Systems Officer (CSO) Commander Diana Turonis.
Legal Department (LEGAL) -- Six thousand sailors, Marines, and their families ad up to a lot of legal advice. To support this, the GW has a fully staffed Legal Department to ensure that everyone aboard has an up-to-date will and power of attorney before deployment, and to handle any investigations and court-martial that might arise. As it happens, today's military personnel don't get in trouble with the law as often as previous generations. However, long deployments make for high divorce rates and complex family problems. The Ship's Legal Officer is Lieutenant Commander Tim Roth, a sharp and able young lawyer. The Legal Officer is also the Captain's technical advisor on Rules of Engagement (ROE), the intricate and ever-changing documents that specify where, when, and how you can shoot.
Medical Department (MEDICAL) -- The GW Medical Department is equipped and staffed to handle everything from minor lacerations and sunburns to life-threatening trauma and accident cases. Because smaller ships of the battle group have only modest medical facilities and staff, GW acts as a central hospital for the force. Heading the GW medical team is the Ship's Medical Officer (SMO), Commander Dean Bailey, MD.
Marine Detachment (MARDET) -- Traditionally, the twenty-six man Marine Detachment aboard supercarriers provided security for the "special" (nuclear!) weapons that used to be carried aboard. Today, nuclear weapons are no longer aboard carriers, and in late 1997 the Corps reassigned its MARDETs. Before that, First Lieutenant Grant Goodrich commanded the MARDET aboard GW.
Navigation Department (NAV) -- The traditional nautical skill of navigation has been revolutionized by GPS, digital charts, and real-time satellite weather updates. But it still takes an experienced navigator to advise the bridge watch about how exactly to steer the ship in a narrow channel or a tricky tactical situation. GW's Navigation Department is equipped with every kind of navigational instrument, from sextants to GPS receivers. The Nav Officer (known as "GATOR") is Commander Ron Raymer.
Operations Department (OPS) -- Everything from eating schedules and flight operations to making a rendezvous with a replenishment ship requires a high degree of skill and coordination. This is the job of the GW Ops Department, that recommends to the CO and XO how they will actually operate and "fight" the GW should the need arise. The GW's Ops Officer is Commander Don Hepfer.
Reactor Department (REACTOR) -- Of all the departments aboard the GW, none is shrouded in tigher security than the "Nukes." On non-nuclear Navy vessels, the Engineering Department controls the ship's propulsion. But on the GW, a dedicated Reactor Department controls the two might AW4 units and other associated machinery. They don't like publicity. They wouldn't talk to you. Don't even ask. The department is controlled by a career nuclear surface officer, Captain Joe Krenzel, who will become the commander of the USS South Carolina when he finishes his tour as RO aboard GW.
Safety Department (SAFETY) -- GW is basically a large steel box filled with jet fuel, explosives and rocket fuel, toxic chemicals and waste, fissile material -- and, of course, people! Working hard to keep them under control is the GW's Safety Department. This group is charged with monitoring hazardous materials, inspecting firefighting equipment and sanitation gear, and coordinating damage control with other ship's departments. The GW's Safety Officer is Commander Jack Hassinger.
Supply Department (SUPPLY) -- The GW utilizes thousands of different items during day-to-day operations at sea. Jet fuel and floppy disks, ground beef and paper towels are all used in quantities that stagger the imagination. Keeping up with the ordering, stowing, and record-keeping required to keep the GW running is the Supply Department, led by Commander Jim Ellison, who can be either the most or least popular officer aboard!
Training Department (TRAINING) -- One of the biggest challenges for the GW's crew is to continue their professional growth and training while embarked on cruise. Doing this requires regular refresher training and qualification for various skills and equipment, which is the responsibility of the Training Department, commanded by Lieutenant Matt Hempel. This department support correspondence courses to help personnel qualify for their next promotion, distance-learning classes, and video classes, for new tactics and onboard equipment.
Weapons Department (WEPS) -- Though the ship is not as heavily armed as her battle group escorts, she still packs a considerable self-defense "punch" -- including Mk. 29 SeaSparrow SAM launchers and 20mm Mk. 15 Phalanx CIWS systems. These are all maintained by the Weps Department, headed by Commander Lee Price.
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