Inside this Issue: Chief of Chaplains Visit | Joint Exercise in Manila | Sailor in the Spotlight VOL 2 / NO 39
April 17, 2011
Crew Overboard
Training leads to fun and safe swim call Story by MC2 (SW) Ashley Van Dien USS Carl Vinson Staff Writer
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ooking out toward the horizon, keeping their legs and arms crossed and holding their noses, more than 3,000 Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 Sailors jumped off aircraft elevator (ACE) 3 into the Arabian Sea Friday. The swim call was successful with no serious injuries due to meticulous planning and training prior to the event. Sailors were encouraged to watch a swim call Safety Brief on SITE T.V. and read a story about evolution safety in the Apr. 14 edition of the Voice, prior to jumping off ACE 3. Department heads contributed to making the swim call 5050 instruction a useful tool to prevent mishaps, injuries and ensure all aspects of swimmer safety were considered. Numerous meetings and briefs with all departments’ key players were also held to ensure all hands were on the same page and prepared for the event. Khaki leadership also contributed to safety prior to the event by screening Sailors’ swimming capabilities and briefing them on proper water entry and exit procedures. Immediately prior to entering the water, Sailors were instructed See`SWIM` page 4
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U.S. Navy Photo By Mc2 (SW) James Evans