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Carrier Captain’s Night Orders: “Call Me…”

January 15, 2022Log Entries, Tracy D. Connors, Ph.D.aircraft carrier, captain's night orders, closest point of approach, Commanding officer, CPA, night orders, Officer of the deck, officer of the deck underway, OOD, sea cabin, U.S. Navy, u.s. navy regulations, USS F. D. Roosevelt (CVA-42), USS FD Roosevelt, Voice tube, watch standingTracy Connors

The Captain’s Night Orders are directives prepared by Commanding Officers for watch standers regarding the safety of the ship when they are not on the bridge, typically when they are resting or asleep. U.S. Navy Regulations require Commanding Officers to prepare instructions for the Officer of the Deck who will be responsible for the navigation … Continue reading Carrier Captain’s Night Orders: “Call Me…” →

In Dire Straits of Gibraltar

January 1, 2022Log EntriesCIC, combat information Center, CPA, Gibraltar transit, main control, night order book, night orders, officer of the deck underway, OOD, PQS, sea cabin, sea stories, Straits of Gibraltar, transit, USS F. D. Roosevelt (CVA-42)Tracy Connors

Midnight transit by Aircraft carrier through the Straits of Gibraltar Navigating a U.S. Navy attack aircraft carrier throught the Straits of Gibralter–at 25 knots–at midnight. Not just another day at the office for this Junior Lieutenant. When Navy friends and ship mates get together to relax, invariably the topic gets around to “sea stories.” All … Continue reading In Dire Straits of Gibraltar →

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Carrier Captain’s Night Orders: “Call Me…”

In Dire Straits of Gibraltar