WASHINGTON SURVEYOR THE
April 14, 2016
From GW Public Affairs
H a p p y b i r t h d ay c p o s !
gw’s chiefs mess celebrates 123rd birthday By MC3 Devin Bowser
D O Y O U E V E N P FA ?
2016 CYCLE 1 PFA KICKS OFF THIS MONTH By MC3 Wyatt Anthony
ON THE DECKPLATES BE NEFITS OF WO RKI N G OU T
PHOTO of the DAY
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 13, 2016) - The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) conducts an ammo transfer with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai
F ro m GW P u b l i c Af fa i r s
HAPPYBIRTHDAYCPOs! GW’S CHIEFS MESS CELEBRATES 123RD BIRTHDAY
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ne by one, Sailors moved into
officer rank, chiefs have been entrusted to
standard. The chief is the one who is expected
formation under cloud-covered skies
lead and develop junior Sailors under their
to maintain professionalism so junior Sailors
on the flight deck of the aircraft
command.
can look up to them as leaders.”
carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
“The rank is the culmination of everything
Sailors stood in formation and observed
Shoes shined, uniforms pressed, not a hair or
that has led up to a chief’s career,” said
Chief Hospital Corpsman Charlena Brown and
a thread was out of place as Washington chiefs
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Noah Correll,
Command Senior Chief Michael Roll raise the
celebrated the 123rd birthday of the rank of
a chief petty officer assigned to the Aircraft
American flag during morning colors. For
chief petty officer, April 1.
Intermediate Maintenance Department. “It’s
Brown, the administration chief petty officer
“Today is a big celebration of when the
the sum of the hardship they’ve faced and
of the Medical Department, the ceremony
first chief was actually pinned,” said Senior
every milestone they’ve accomplished. It’s a
exemplified, and displayed to junior Sailors,
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jeremy Zulz,
goal not very many people can reach, and my
the accomplishments of becoming a chief
the leading chief petty officer of G-5 Division.
family and I have always been proud of it.”
petty officer.
“The Navy is the only branch that celebrates
“When you’re a chief, the enlisted E-6 and
“I really hope when the junior Sailors see the
the significance of a rank and today is a special
below, as well as your peers, see you as the one
chiefs in their uniforms, it makes them want to
day for the chiefs.”
who is going to hold them accountable,” said
be in our role,” said Brown. “I also hope they
The chief petty officer rank was established
Chief Logistics Specialist Keith Gilbert, the
recognize the hard work it takes to get here,
within the U.S. Navy’s enlisted ranks April 1,
stock control leading chief petty officer of S-1
but it is truly worth it to be in this position. It is
1893. Since the inception of the chief petty
Division. “As a chief, you’re held to a higher
a morale boost for everyone who aims high. ”
Sto r y by M C 3 D ev i n B ows e r
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STAY 2016 CYCLE 1 PFA KICKS OFF THIS MONTH
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he 2016 cycle 1 physical fitness assessment (PFA) is right around the corner. Are you ready? The PFA, held twice per calendar year, includes a body composition assessment (BCA), slated for this underway, and a physical readiness test (PRT) scheduled to run from May 2 – 13. “Physical readiness plays into every aspect of your life; mentally, emotionally, and obviously physically,” said Lt. Ryan Heykens, USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) command fitness leader (CFL). “The more fit you are the more you will be able to effectively contribute to the command’s overall mission. The Navy recognizes health and fitness as an integral part of mission readiness and continues to place an emphasis on it.” In August 2015, Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. William F. Moran released NAVADMIN 178/15, an update to the Navy’s physical readiness policy to develop a better balance between health and physical readiness. “The PRT is a tool used to gauge the physical readiness of all Sailors,” said Heykens. “We have resources aboard the ship that enable you to stay in shape. If you need a starting point, the fit boss and departmental CFLs are excellent resources.” Nate Owen, George Washington’s fit boss, leads functional
fitness classes three times a week underway. While the ship is in port, similar classes are offered on board Monday through Friday from 1-2 p.m. For Sailors looking for something more self-paced, George Washington has seven gyms on board which include cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. “Many people have to make a lifestyle change to stay in shape year round,” said Owen. “The PRT is a lot easier if you maintain a certain level of fitness rather than trying to prepare for it every six months.” Owen said the long-term goals of staying in shape year round should include lower body fat and improved overall health. “The ship’s gyms tend to get flooded leading up to the PRT,” said Owen. “Waiting until the last minute is not an effective way of maintaining a constant fitness regimen. The PRT will be here before you know it, so if you haven’t been getting in shape, I would get moving.” For more information on the 2016 cycle 1 PFA contact your departmental CFL, or check out USS George Washington (CVN 73) Notice 6110 by following the command guidance link on the command intranet homepage.
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NAVY NEWS DETROIT (NNS) -- Today, during a ceremony in Detroit, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the next ArleighBurke class destroyer, DDG 120, will be named Carl M. Levin in honor of the longest serving senator in Michigan history. During his 36 years in the Senate, Levin was a member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and its chair for more than nine years. He also served as chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, as a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He led the Senate in adoption of the Defense Authorization Acts from 2007 through January 2015 when he retired. Currently, Levin is senior counsel at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP and chair of the Levin Center at Wayne State University Law School and the law school’s distinguished legislator in
Secretary Mabus Names Next Destroyer Carl M. Levin From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
residence. “It is a great honor to name this ship in recognition of such a dedicated public servant,” said Mabus. “I have no doubt that all who serve aboard her will carry on the legacy of service and commitment exemplified by Carl Levin during his storied career.” “My family and I are deeply moved by this singular honor and to be so wonderfully
connected to the men and women of our great Navy,” said Levin. Arleigh-Burke class destroyers conduct a variety of operations from peacetime presence and crisis response to sea control and power projection. DDG 120 will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and will contain a combination of offensive and defensive weapon systems designed to support maritime warfare including integrated air and missile defense and vertical launch capabilities. The ship will be constructed at Bath Iron Works in Maine and is expected to enter the Navy fleet in 2020. The ship will be 509 feet long, have a beam length of 59 feet and be capable of operating at speeds in excess of 30 knots. Levin’s wife, Barbara, is the sponsor of littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7), which is expected to be commissioned later this summer along the Detroit River.
FIST2FAC: The Future of Navy Combat Training? By Warren Duffie, Office of Naval Research Public Affairs
ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) -- The Office of Naval Research, with support from members of its Reserve Component, recently demonstrated new and improved training technology at the Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training/Testing Facility on Ford Island, Hawaii, officials announced April 11. FIST2FAC develops, tests, and demonstrates simulator training technology blending live-action exercises with virtual assets and adversaries. “This is the future of training for the Navy,” said Terry Allard, head of ONR’s Warfighter Performance Department. “With simulation, you can explore endless possibilities without the expense and logistical challenges of putting hundreds of ships at sea and aircraft in the sky.” FIST2FAC combines a hassle-free setup, software and gaming technology to help naval forces develop strategies for diverse missions and operations. It allows Sailors to interact with artificially intelligent forces in countless virtual settings -- and train for multiple missions simultaneously. The system can replicate situations involving aircraft carriers, helicopters (in this case, a squadron from Marine Corps Base Hawaii), lethal and non-lethal weapons, and more. “FIST2FAC was created in response to an
urgent need for a more portable way for ships to train in any given operating area,” said Glenn White, ONR’s integration and transition manager for the project. “It allows Sailors to ‘train like they PEARL HARBOR (Mar. 23, 2016) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Daniel Green, foreground, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class fight’ by presenting Tong Vang, right, defend against virtual enemy combatants during an Office of Naval Research (ONR) demonstration of new and improved virtual training programs that combine software and gaming technology to help naval forces realistic forces in plan for multiple missions and operations. The demonstration at the Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training/Testing a visual, tactical Facility (FIST2FAC) on Ford Island, Hawaii, and aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) located pierside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, allows Sailors to interact with in countless virtual settings--and operational and train for multiple missions simultaneously. U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams environment.” During the demonstration on Ford Island, for different environments. By comparison, it Sailors manning a virtual ship were pitted costs about $250,000 just to get an aircraft against several fast-attack craft in waters carrier out for live training and approximately crowded with merchant traffic. They quickly $6 million to fuel a strike group for a week. A determined the boats to be hostile and engaged live event lasting six to 10 hours may cost a them with machine-gun fire from both the ship million dollars. The ability to recreate so many combat and a virtual helicopter. scenarios anywhere also is useful in training FIST2FAC, which was developed with for any challenge a ship might face worldwide support from the Naval Undersea Warfare -from vessel maintenance to landing a fighter Center Keyport Division, has demonstrated jet to navigating hostile waters. simulator technology since 2010. Currently, FIST2FAC is shore based, but White said the technology demonstrated at one day White wants to make the capabilities FIST2FAC is a valuable tool for the Navy for developed there available to ships at sea, he two main reasons -- savings and security. said. The software is reusable and can be modified
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