The Washington Surveyor

WASHINGTON SURVEYOR THE

August 6, 2018

By MCSN Zack Thomas

TAKING THE HELM TRAINING TO GUIDE THE SHIP

By MCSN Kyle Loree

BONDING TIME THE NAVY’S NEW PARENTAL LEAVE PROGRAM

By MCSR Steven Young

TOP GUN RANGE DAY WEAPONS TRAINING AT THE CHEATAM ANNEX

By MC3 Jamin Gordon

NAVY COLORS BLUE AND GOLD

The Washington Surveyor

Commanding Officer CAPT Glenn Jamison

Executive Officer

SAILOR

in the

SPOTLIGHT

CAPT Colin Day

Command Master Chief CMDCM Maurice Coffey

Public Affairs Officer LCDR Gregory L. Flores

Deputy Public Affairs Officer LT Andrew Bertucci

Departmental LCPO MCCS Reginald Buggs

Divisional LCPO MCC Mary Popejoy

Editors

MCSN Adam Ferrero

Content MC2 Kashif Basharat MC2 Mandi Washington MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Michael Botts MC3 Marlan Sawyer MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Kyle Loree MCSN Zack Thomas MCSR Steven Young

The Washington Surveyor is an authorized publication for Sailors serving aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). Contents herein are not the visios of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy or the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington. All news releases, photos or information for publication in The Washington Surveyor must be submitted to the Public Affairs Officer (7726).

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ABF3 Christopher Arnold Department: Training Hometown: Eagle, Colorado Why I joined the Navy: “I joined the Navy to serve my country and help take care of my family.”

On the cover:

(July 27, 2018) AOAN Lupino Walton fires a Beretta 9mm service pistol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Steven Young)

PHOTO of the

WEEK

(July 10 2018) Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Ismael Cazarez bowls during George Washington’s Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

QUESTIONS of the WEEK

DC 3M SAFETY

Q:

All Navy ships have a total of how many material readiness conditions?

A:

THREE: X-RAY, YOKE AND ZEBRA

Q:

The hydrostatic test data on a fire hose regardless of size is good for how long?

A:

6 MONTHS

Q:

What personal protective equipment shall be used during grinding operations?

A:

SAFETY GOGGLES, RESPIRATOR AND GLOVES.

TAKING THE HELM: TRAINING TO GUIDE THE SHIP

BY MCSN Zack Thomas

(July 31, 2018) QMSA Christopher Mynhier plots points on a chart on the bridge of CVN 77. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Ryan Pitt)

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uring refueling complex overhaul (RCOH), Sailors in some departments of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) can find themselves not actively working in their rate. One of the ways that Sailors can improve their in-rate knowledge is to take advantage of temporary assigned duty (TAD) opportunities to an operational ship and get hands-on training and experience. Sailors like Quarter Master Seaman Apprentice Christian Mynhier, who is TAD to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), is

(July 31, 2018) QMSA Christopher Mynhier and QM3 Kole Strum raise the foxtrot flag indicating fixed wing flight operations aboard CVN 77. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Ryan Pitt)

one such Sailor who is taking advantage of a training opportunity to further develop his skills.

“This is a great opportunity for me to improve in my rate and to learn skills that will benefit the George Washington,” said Mynhier. “I want to learn as much from a fully operational navigation department as possible so I can come back to our ship with knowledge and training needed to help improve our department.”

When Sailors go to another ship, they can improve on skills they’ve already learned, as well as perform other essential in-rate tasks they (July 31, 2018) QMSA Christopher Mynhier plots points on a chart on the bridge of CVN 77. (U.S. Navy wouldn’t be able to do during RCOH. photo by MCSN Ryan Pitt) “Some of the things I will be doing understanding about their rate and “It benefits our department to have on the Bush is improving on skills I how important their job is,” said Chief Sailors that understand their rate on a learned in “A” school like updating Aviation Structural Mechanic Damon practical level,” said Quarter Master and using navigational charts and W. Hegg, George Washington’s navi2nd Class Christopher Malenfant, steering the ship,” said Mynhier. gation department leading chief petty George Washington’s navigation Another benefit of sending Sailors to officer. “This helps them with a variety department assistant leading petty a different ship is that they can come of things like advancement, qualifica- officer. “When a Sailor goes out to get back to George Washington with valu- tions and general performance.” hands-on training and experience, they able knowledge and training.

Sailors that go TAD benefit George can come back and teach other Sailors “When we send one of our SailWashington’s navigation department what they learned while they were ors to another ship, we do so with by learning about their rate and being away.” the expectation that when they come able to teach other Sailors practical While Mynhier is underway for the back they will have a better practical information. first time in his career, he has a goal he wants to work toward to benefit himself, as well as his department.

“I want to come back to our ship with a stronger understanding of what it means to be a QM,” said Mynhier.

“When the ship becomes operational again and we start doing workups, I will be able to perform the tasks and evolutions more competently and help my shipmates do the same.”

RCOH can be a challenging time for many rates while in the shipyard, but with opportunities like TADs to other ships, they can learn valuable in-rate knowledge, benefit their departments, teach other Sailors and help improve George Washington as a whole.

(July 31, 2018) QMSA Christopher Mynhier shoots the baring on the bridge of CVN 77. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Ryan Pitt)

BONDIN PARENTALLE

By MCSN Kyle Loree

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he Navy’s new Parental Leave Program was outlined in the release of NAVADMIN 151/18, June 21. The new guidance outlines changes to the previous leave policy’s leave times and those eligible for leave to increase support of Sailors and long-term retention.

“My son was born September 5, 2016 in Sicily, Italy,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman David Long, a father aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). “Being able to be there to help my wife, and bond with my son was crucial to our new family.”

NAVADMIN 151/18 lays out leave periods for a primary caregiver and secondary caregiver. It also increases the time a secondary caregiver is allotted for leave from 10 to 14 days. This

update helps secondary caregivers like Long get the time they need with their new addition, whether it’s bonding or setting up a plan for

leave when my daughter was born in May,” said Long. “Those extra days really do help to take care of a lot of different things, and it was nice getting to spend more time with my family.”

The new guidance is as follows: Maternity Convalescent Leave (MCL) is a 6-week (42-day), nonchargeable leave period for the birthparent.

MCL must be executed in one increment and completed before commencing Primary Caregiver Leave (PCL). PCL is a 6-week (42-day), non-chargeable leave period for the primary caregiver (PC) following a qualifying birth event HMC David Long poses with his wife Maggie, daughter Clare and son Frank. (Photo courtesy of HMC David (QBE) or qualifying adoption Long) (QA). PCL will be granted to the parent designated with primary childcare. responsibility for caring for the “I was able to take the extended birthed or adopted child(ren). PCL

NGTIME: EAVEUPDATE must be executed in one increment.

For a QBE, by default, the PC will be the parent who physically gives birth to one or multiple live children in a 72-hour period. For a QA, by default, the PC will be the non-military parent, or in the case of dual military couples, the member who is serving in the least operational position.

Secondary Caregiver Leave (SCL) is a 2-week (14-day), non-chargeable leave period following a QBE or QA. SCL will be granted to the parent not designated as the PC. SCL must be executed in a consecutive block.

“The Navy is adapting to be more flexible for all kinds of family dynamics,” said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Tierra Shorter, a blue team personnel advisor and expecting mother aboard George Washington.

“This new program includes and supports all type of families from adopting to single parents.”

The primary and secondary caregivers need to be documented by personnel 60 days prior to the expected due date.

“Having a child is a big deal both emotionally and mentally,” said Shorter. “This new plan allows Sailors to not rush, and they can just

slow down and be there for their families.”

The program applies to all active duty Sailors, reserve Sailors active for more than 12 continuous months and parents of a qualifying birth or adoption after December 23, 2016.

“You can never spend too much time with your family,” NJROTC recruit John McCauley III and BMCM John said Long. “Those first McCauley Jr. pose for a photo after a NJROTC event. (Photo courtesy of BMCM John McCauley few weeks are especially Jr.) important to help you support your family and bond with your child. I recommend to any expecting parents to make a plan on how to best use that leave so they can best support their new or growing families.”

To further assist new parents Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers various parenting classes throughout the year across Hampton CTNSN Chouaib Trady. LSC Jennie Trady, Lt. Khalid Trady, Naseem Trady, Ameera Roads.

Trady and Zakaria Trady pose for a photo.

(Photo courtesy of LSC Jennie Trady)

TOP GUN RANGE DAY:

WEAPONS TRAINING AT THE CHEATHAM ANNEX

BY MCSR STEVEN YOUNG (July 27, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) fire Beretta 9mm service pistols at the Cheatham Annex shooting range. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young)

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he three-week Basic Security Reaction Force training (SRF-B) course continued as Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in training class ‘Top Gun’ took part in weapons training at the Cheatham Annex shooting range, July 27.

The second phase of SRF-B gave

Sailors an opportunity to familiarize themselves with different platforms of firearms while gaining hands-on experience.

“This phase qualifies them with the weapons that they will be using while they’re TAD (temporary additional duty) to security,” said Master-AtArms 1st Class Susan Olander, George

(July 27, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), load rounds into magazines in preparation to fire weapons. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young)

Washington’s Security department training leading petty officer. “It will teach them the fundamentals of how to operate the weapons, and the final day is test day and the range. Today they will qualify with the Beretta M9 pistol and the M4 Carbine. Once they get into Security, we’ll run another class with them on the M240 and take them out and we’ll do the 240 machine gun range.”

Before Sailors are able to fire weapons on the range, they are taught safety procedures and tested on their basic knowledge of the weapon’s functions.

“Before they get on the range and shoot they’re taught the fundamentals of the weapon,” said Olander. “They’re taught the course of fire, the chambering actions and all the mechanisms working inside the weapon itself. They’re taught how to handle malfunctions and stoppages themselves while on the range because in the real world they’re not

going to have a line coach. We teach for accuracy and score, but we also teach for real-life situations that could actually happen.”

Sailors receive rudimentary weapons training while in basic training, but the (July 27, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), standby in preparation second phase of to fire weapons. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young) SRF-B goes more in depth and acts to do and how to do it. They’ll have to as a refresher to those who have not remember the training they received handled a firearm for an extended time. and how to use their weapon properly “I shot in boot camp, but I haven’t had to protect themselves and protect the the opportunity to shoot since then,” said ship without using excessive force.”

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Arnaldo As class ‘Top Gun’ progresses Garciadelgado. “It was really fun and through the SRF-B course, the training it’s always good to get some experience. they receive is better preparing them Pretty much everything we learned in for their time in Security department. boot camp was used today. I feel like The course will continue with tactical coming to the range and getting some room clearing, hand-to-hand combat trigger time will help to prepare me in training and will conclude with the event that something goes down graduation Aug. 3. while I’m in security, especially since I Be sure to follow along with SRF-B didn’t have a lot of experience shooting. class ‘Top Gun’ in the Washington Any experience I can get helps. This Surveyor as they complete their (July 27, 2018) MM3 Parker Pasqual and GMSN Jacob was definitely better than getting OC training over the next few weeks.

Williams load rounds into magazines in preparation to fire weapons. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young) (oleoresin capsicum) sprayed, that’s for sure.”

Security personnel receiving proper training is essential to the safety of the ship and its Sailors.

Armed sentries are the ship’s first line of defense and the immediate response to an attack.

“It’s extremely important to have our security force weapon trained,” said Olander. “Proper fundamentals and proper utilization of the weapon is one of the most important aspects of security department world-wide.

A sentry’s weapon is their endall. In the event that they actually have to use their weapon, they have to be able to articulate what (July 27, 2018) AM1 William Rackcliff fires a Beretta 9mm service pistol. (Photo by MCSR Steven Young)

NAVY//COLORS BLUE AND GOLD

By MC3 Jamin Gordon

(November 3, 2017) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) pose for a group photo depicting the distinguishing marks worn solely on the left sleeve of enlisted personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jamin Gordon)

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avy uniforms are forever evolving. The first Navy uniform can be dated back to approximately 1776. According to history.navy.mil, August 27, 1802, Secretary of the Navy Robert Smith signed the first Navy uniform instruction. This instruction stated that Sailors would wear blue and gold.

From 1802 to present, Navy uniforms continue to change while holding on to the blue and gold tradition.

In the article, Uniforms of the U.S. Navy 1802, it is noted that although Smith had signed the uniform instruction to wear blue and gold, Sailors instead wore an unofficial uniform of blue and white. This uniform consisted of a blue coat, a white vest and white knee length trousers also known as breeches.

This was not an act of defiance, but a nod to the uniform of the American Revolution.

The uniform instruction of 1802 only applied to officers in the Navy.

Although there was no specific guideline for what enlisted personnel should wear, the Internal Rules and Regulations for U.S. Frigate

Constitution, 1803-1804 required all seaman to have two blue jackets, a waistcoat, trousers, neckerchiefs and a cover.

As the years went on, it was typical to see officers in their blue coats with gold embellishments to signify rank, much like the dress uniform of today.

The next major uniform regulation change came in November 1813. This update was signed by Secretary of the Navy William Jones. According to history.navy.mil, the order was enforced January 1, 1814, ordering all officers to wear shorter lapels and pantaloons. This uniform was considered more comfortable due to the baggy nature of the pants.

During this transitional timeframe between uniforms, it wasn’t unusual to see Sailors in uniforms in accordance with both regulations, much like Sailors transitioning between today’s Type II and Type III Navy working uniform.

According to frequently asked questions on a uniform history document from public.navy.mil, distinguishing marks, today known as rating badges, were placed on uniforms in 1841. An eagle and anchor emblem

were the first distinguishing marks.

Forty-five years later, rating badges were established with 15 specialty marks. These distinguishing marks could be worn on the left or right side of one’s uniform, depending if they were on port or starboard watch.

Uniforms of the U.S. Navy 1841, an article on history.navy.mil, goes on to state that the uniform regulation of 1841 was the first to designate a dress code for enlisted personnel.

As various changes were made to uniforms, 1852 presented arguably one of the most iconic updates to the Navy uniform, a white cover was added to the blue hat currently in regulations at that time. This paved the way for the notable Dixie cup of today. The initial introduction of the aforementioned white hat didn’t refer to it as a Dixie cup, but as a white straw hat. This hat was later changed to cotton for durability and comfortability.

In just over 75 years, the Navy made many changes with the uniform. Many of these updates are still relevant in today’s dress uniform. Since the 1700s multiple uniforms were added to Sailors’ seabag, but Navy blue and gold is still worn with pride.

Captain’s Cup Standings (July 12, 2018) AO3 Casey Heffron does pull-ups during Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

(July 12, 2018) MM2 Luis Hernandez catches a football after Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

August 3, 2018) AO3 Trevon Bishop shoots a basketball during Ca

(July 19, 2018) YN2 Christopher Kirkland bowls during Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

August 3, 2018) AOAN Dijon Bryant shoots a basketball during Ca

After four events the George Washington Captain’s Cup is going strong, with the fitness challenge, bowling, volleyball and basketball competitions finished we have a new leader board. Can the weapons department be beat? Check the back page for the current standings.

(July 25, 2018) Sailors play volley ball during Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree)

aptain’s Cup. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree)

(July 25, 2018) Sailors play volley ball during Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree)

aptain’s Cup. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree)

(July 19, 2018) Bowling balls sit in their rack during Captain’s Cup. (Photo by MC3 Jamin Gordon)

NAVY NEWS

CNO Visits Naval Partners in Brazil, Deepens Strategic Relationship From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Communications

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visited Brazil, July 31 Aug. 1, where he met with Brazilian navy leadership, discussed deepening the USBrazil naval partnership and gave remarks at the Brazilian Naval War College.

During the visit, CNO also met with his Brazilian counterpart, Adm. Eduardo Bacellar Leal Ferreira, commander of the Brazilian navy, to seek opportunities to 180801-N-ES994-025 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Aug. 1, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. expand their naval partnership John Richardson visits with leadership in the Brazilian navy while aboard the multipurpose amphibiand increase interoperability ous ship NDM Bahia (G40). CNO is on a trip to deepen the US-Brazil naval relationship. The engagethrough officer exchange ment is part of a multi-day trip to South America to strengthen partnerships and increase maritime programs and combined cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released) operations. combined operations so much “The United States and Brazil “The end result of these easier, because you can pick up the have worked and sailed together naval exchanges and exercises is phone and call your friend. There’s to defend their maritime security the establishment of collaboration a bond of trust and confidence that for hundreds of years,” said between our inter-American has existed for decades.”

Richardson. “We celebrate the institutions and a posture Following Richardson’s remarks, long-standing partnership between that helps us confront shared he was joined onstage by Leal Brazil and the United States as security challenges and keep this Ferreira, and the two heads of navy we stand shoulder-to-shoulder to hemisphere prosperous orderly and conducted a question-and-answer defend global maritime security. secure,” said Richardson. session with Brazilian navy officers We celebrate inter-American Richardson highlighted the on global security, strategy and values, and our shared interest in fact that Leal Ferreira served current issues. a prosperous, orderly, and secure as instructor in the U.S. Naval “This is one of the things that hemisphere.”

Academy’s department of binds us together-we are both seamanship and navigation and that global nations, and we both have The visit is part of a series of Brazilian naval officers regularly navies that have to protect those engagements in South America, study operations and strategy at the global interests,” said Richardson. beginning with the Inter-American U.S. Naval War College and Naval CNO also spent time with Naval Conference (IANC) in Postgraduate School. leadership in Brazil’s First Naval Colombia, where 18 heads of “These are strategic friendship District Command and aboard the navy met to discuss strengthening that are formed by virtue of these multipurpose amphibious ship partnerships and increasing exchanges,” said Richardson. “This NDM Bahia (G40). maritime cooperation. makes fast, agile and responsive

SIZE UP YOUR SERVINGS CVN

NOT QUITE SURE HOW MUCH YOU’RE EATING? Estimate your healthy serving portions without using a scale or measuring cup!

HEALTH/WELLNESS

(size not to scale)

3 ounces of meat

A medium apple

1 serving of cheese

1 serving of butter

½ cup of ice cream

1 cup of broccoli

2 tbsp of peanut butter

½ cup of pasta

is about the size of a deck of cards

is about the size of a tennis ball

is about the size of a tennis ball

is about the size of 6 dice

is about the size of a baseball

is about the size of a ping pong ball

is about the size of a postage stamp

is about the size of a tennis ball

Daily Recommended Food Plan* 3 cups of dairy

5 ½ ounces of protein

1 ½ cups of vegetables

2 cups of fruit

6 ounces of grains and make ½ whole grains

*based on 2000 calorie diet

References Daily Food Plans & Worksheets. USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/downloads/results/MyDailyFoodPlan_2000_18plusyr.pdf.

Accessed 17 November 2014.

Dugdale, David C. Portion Size. Medline Plus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm. Published November 2012. Updated November 2014. Accessed 17 November 2014.

Mullen, Mary and Shield, Jo Ellen. Portion Distortion. Kids Eat Right. http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442468830. Accessed 17 November 2014.

Most Important

Remember to keep your diet nutritious, especially if you’re cutting calories.

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER PREVENTION AND PROTECTION START HERE

STANDINGS PLACE

POINTS

DEPARTMENT(S)

1ST

16

WEAPONS

2ND

17

AIR

3RD

18

SECURITY

4TH

20

AIMD

5TH

21

ENGINEERING

6TH

26

REACTOR

7TH

28

LEGAL, TRAINING, NAV, SAFETY, DECK

7TH

28

DENTAL, MEDICAL, MEDIA, CRMD

8TH

29

SUPPLY

9TH

32

ADMIN, INTEL

10TH

34

COMBAT SYSTEMS

11TH

42

OPERATIONS