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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:00 am    Post subject: Kitty Hawk (CV-63) - Fall UW - 781st FWFD · Quote Kitty Hawk with CVW-5 embarked arrived its forward-deployed operating port of Yokosuka, Japan 10 December 2006, ending its Fall Underway Period in the Western Pacific, Sea of Japan, Philippine Sea and the South China Sea and her 18th deployment in foreign waters as a forward deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet. Underway in the Western Pacific from 17 to 20 October, entering the Philippine Sea on the 23rd remaining until the 25th returning to the Western Pacific on the 26th to 27th a Chinese submarine stalked a Kitty Hawk battle group in the Pacific on 26th and surfaced within firing range of its torpedoes and missiles before being detected as reported by the Washington Times. According to the defense officials, the Chinese Song-class diesel-powered attack submarine shadowed the Kitty Hawk undetected and surfaced within five miles of the carrier. The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, Adm. William J. Fallon, who is engaged in an ambitious military exchange program with China, aimed at improving relations between the two nations' militaries. Disclosure of the incident comes as Adm. Gary Roughead, commander of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet, is making his first visit to China. The four-star admiral was scheduled to meet senior Chinese military leaders during the weeklong visit, which began over the weekend. The surfaced submarine was spotted by a routine surveillance flight by one of the carrier group's planes. The Kitty Hawk battle group includes an attack submarine and anti-submarine helicopters that are charged with protecting the warships from submarine attack. Areas of operations from 28 to 29 October remain; entering the South China Sea on the 30th to 31st, arriving the East China Sea conducting operations from 1 to 5 November, followed by a visit to Sasebo, Japan from 6 to 8 November. The U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force kicked off their largest bilateral exercise, ANNUALEX, Nov. 9. About 8,500 U.S. Sailors are taking part aboard 13 ships and submarines and various shore-based aircraft. About 90 JMSDF ships and 130 aircraft are participating, and are “an absolutely critical partner with whom we train throughout the year,” said Battle Force 7th Fleet Commander, Rear Adm. Douglas McClain. McClain is commanding participating U.S. forces from his flagship, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), with Japanese military officials commanding their own forces. “We train across the spectrum of warfare areas at the highest levels,” McClain said about the exercise. “Each time we work together, our relationship and friendship build upon the previous level.” This is the 18th ANNUALEX. “We don’t exercise with anyone else on this scale,” said Cmdr. Russ Blair, Battle Force 7th Fleet exercise and plans officer. “This is [also] one of the largest fleet training exercises we participate in.” Kitty Hawk participated in the exercise ANNUALEX 18G in waters and air space around Japan and in the Western Pacific from 9 to 14 November. Kitty Hawk underway in the Western Pacific from 15 to 20 November 2006. Kitty Hawk underway in the South China Sea from 21 to 22 November 2006. Kitty Hawk visited Hong Kong, China from 23 to 26 November 2006. Kitty Hawk underway in the South China Sea from 27 to 28 November 2006. Kitty Hawk underway in the East China Sea from 29 November to 1 December 2006. Kitty Hawk underway in the Western Pacific from 2 to 9 December 2006; returning to Yokosuka on 10 December. Her 41st deployment since her commission 29 April 1961 and approximately 781st FWFD ended. Carrier Group FIVE Battle Force Seventh Fleet (CTF-70) Surface Combatant Force Seventh Fleet (CTF-75) Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet (CTF-77) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/cargru5.htm China sub stalked U.S. fleet By Bill Gertz THE WASHINGTON TIMES November 13, 2006 http://www.washtimes.com/national/20061113-121539-3317r.htm USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Strike Group is the largest carrier strike group in the Navy and is composed of Carrier Air Wing 5 ; Carrier Group 5; Destroyer Squadron 15 and U.S. ships taking part in this, the 18th ANNUALEX, are Kitty Hawk, the guided-missile cruisers USS Cowpens (CG 63) and USS Shiloh (CG 67); guided-missile destroyers USS Curtis W. Wilbur (DDG 54), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Lassen (DDG 82), USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS Halsey (DDG 97); the high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2); and submarines USS Seawolf (SSN 21) and USS Asheville (SSN 758). USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), former CVA-63 Present http://www.kittyhawk.navy.mil Commanding Officer Captain Todd Zecchin, former Captain Edward P. McNamee III http://www.kittyhawk.navy.mil/command/biographies/CO.htm Executive Officer Captain Stephen Vissers, former Captain Jeffrey C. Amick http://www.kittyhawk.navy.mil/command/biographies/XO.htm Command Master Chief CMDCM Master Chief (SW/AW) Charles Clarke, former CMDCM Master Chief (SW) Ashley B. Smith http://www.kittyhawk.navy.mil/command/biographies/CMC.htm Commander, Carrier Strike Group 5 (CCSG 5) COMCARSTRIKGRU FIVE http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/index.html Commander Commander Rear Adm. Richard B. Wren http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/commander.html Chief of Staff Captain Barry L. Bruner http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/cos.html MASTER CHIEF GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (SURFACE WARFARE) GSCM Master Chief Napier MICHAEL A. NAPIER http://www.ccsg5.navy.mil/cmc.html COMDESRON FIFTEEN (CDS 15) Commander Destroyer Squadron Fifteen DESRON FIFTEEN http://www.desron15.navy.mil http://eqneedf.jconserv.net/viewtopic.php?t=879 Commodore Captain Mark Montgomery, former Captain Robert P. Girrier http://www.desron15.navy.mil Chief of Staff Commander Thomas W. Tedesso DESRON FIFTEEN SHIPS USS Lassen (DDG-82) - Oscar Austin-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Lassen, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 505.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.lassen.navy.mil USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Curtis Wilbur, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.curtis-wilbur.navy.mil USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS John s. McCain, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303officers and enlisted personnel . http://www.mccain.navy.mil USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Fitzgerald, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel . http://www.fitzgerald.navy.mil USS Stethem (DD-63) Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer. The USS Stethem, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 504.5 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 8,315 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 303 officers and enlisted personnel . http://www.stethem.navy.mil USS Mustin (DDG-89) FLT IIA Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer The USS Mustin, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 509 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 9,200 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 313 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.mustin.navy.mil Former USS Gary (FFG 51) Oliver Hazard Perry-Class guided missile frigate. USS Gary is 445 feet in length, has a beam of 45 feet and displaces 4,100 tons fully loaded. The ship has a normal comp,compliment of 290 officers and enlisted personnel. Its maximum speed is 29 knots. http://www.gary.navy.mil http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG51.HTM USS McCampbell (DDG-85) FLT IIA Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer The USS McCampbell, an Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, is 509 feet in length, has a beam of 66.9 feet and displaces 9,200 tons fully laded. The ship has a normal complement of 313 officers and enlisted personnel. http://www.mccampbell.navy.mil Former USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) Oliver Hazard Perry-Class guided missile frigate. USS Vandegrift is 445 feet in length, has a beam of 45 feet and displaces 4,100 tons fully loaded. The ship has a normal complement of 290 officers and enlisted personnel. Its maximum speed is 29 knots. http://www.vandegrift.navy.mil As of 10 December 2006: The Kitty Hawk Strike Group includes the Kitty Hawk, the aircraft squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing 5, the guided-missile cruisers USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Cowpens (CG 63), and Destroyer Squadron 15 staff. The group’s ships and destroyer squadron staff are based at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and the air wing and staff are based at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. COMCARAIRWING FIVE (CVW-5) Commanding Officer Deputy Commander Command Master Chief CMDCM STRKFITRON 102 (VFA-102) https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/vfa-102 "DIAMONDBACKS" - Strike Fighter Squadron FA-18F Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO TWO VFA-102 Diamondbacks' F/A-18 F SUPER HORNETS are the Navy’s new long-range, multi-mission, all-weather strike fighter. The SUPER HORNET can conduct day/night air-to-air/air-to-ground missions, strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter-escort, close air support, suppress enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control and refueling STRKFITRON 27 (VFA-27) https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/VFA-27/index.html "ROYAL MACES" FA-18C (N) Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron TWO SEVEN VFA-27 Royal Maces' F/A-18E SUPER HORNETS can carry up to 17,000 lbs. of weapons, including Sparrow III and Sidewinder missiles. On a fighter mission, the HORNET's takeoff weight may be as high as 36,710 lbs., and on an attack mission it may be as much as 49,224 lbs. STRKFITRON 192 (VFA-192) https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/cvw5/VFA-192/index.htm "WORLD FAMOUS GOLDEN DRAGONS" FA-18C (N) Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE TWO VFA-192 Golden Dragons' F/A-18C HORNETS are all-weather fighters and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18 C HORNET is the nation's first strike-fighter. The F/A-18C is a twin engine, mid-wing, multi-mission tactical aircraft. STRKFITRON 195 (VFA-195) https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/cvw5/VFA195/index1.htm "DAMBUSTERS" FA-18C (N) Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron ONE NINE FIVE VFA-195 Dambusters' F/A-18C HORNETS are both fighter and attack aircraft. Superb flight characteristics and payload versatility make it a true force multiplier -- whether attacking targets with the strike force, or, with a change in weapons payload, flying overhead as an air interceptor. VAQRON 136 (VAQ-136) https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/VAQ136/html%20docs "GAUNTLETS" EA-6B Prowler Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron ONE THREE SIX VAQ-136 Gauntlets' EA-6B PROWLERS are used for electronic warfare support of the strike force. The PROWLER’s sensitive receivers and high-powered electronic jammers enable its four-person crew to confuse enemy radar and radio equipment. The PROWLER is one of the most expensive planes in the air wing. CARAEWRON 115 (VAW-115) https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/vaw-115 "LIBERTY BELLS" E-2C Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE ONE FIVE VAW-115 Liberty Bells' E-2C HAWKEYES are the eyes of the air wing. The HAWKEYE’s electronic dome allows its five-person air crew to provide air intercept information, attack mission data, air traffic control instructions, and offer search-and-rescue assistance. HELANTISUBRON 14 (HS-14) https://www.cvw5.navy.mil/hs-14 "Chargers" SH-60F / HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fourteen HS-14 Chargers' SH-60F SEAHAWK helicopters are equipped with a dipping sonar probe and two Mark 46 torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare. It provides close-in, undersea warfare support to the ship. The SEAHAWK's three-person crew also performs vital search-and-rescue missions. HSL-51 DET 3 Warlords’ Sikorsky SH-60B Light Airborne Multipurpose System (LAMPS) Mk III SEAHAWK and Sikorsky UH-3H SEAKING helicopters provide combat-ready armed, anti-surface and anti-submarine helicopter support as well and vital search-and-rescue missions to the Kitty Hawk Strike Group. FLELTACSUPPRON 30 DET 5 (VRC-30 DET 5) "THE PROVIDERS" C-2A Greyhound https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/VRC-30Det5/Det5_Home.html Fleet Tactical Support Squadron THREE ZERO DET FIVE VRC-30 DET 5 Passwords' C-2A GREYHOUNDS, or Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD), are a welcome sight to the Kitty Hawk crew. In addition to bringing people, parts and supplies aboard, it is the primary means to bring mail from family members and friends ashore. Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan https://www.atsugi.navy.mil/Atsugi_new/index_Tenant.html Builder: New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey Total Cost: $265,200,000 in 1961 Draft: 36 feet Total Height Above Waterline: 201 feet Total Number of Decks & Levels: 8 decks (down) and 11 levels (up) Electrical System Capacity: 14,000,000 watts Fuel Capacity: 4,000,000 gallons (15,200,000 liters) Anchors: Two - 30 tons each (27.3 mt)Weight of Anchor Links: 360 pounds each (162 kg) Max Length of Anchor Chain: 1,080 feet (327.6 m) Propellers: Four, 21 feet wide (7m)Estimated Number of Spaces: 2,400+ Flight Deck Area: 4.1 acres USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) is planned to decommission in 2009 and be replaced by USS George Washington (CVN-73) as the Navy's forward-deployed carrier in Yokosuka, Japan USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Official U. S. Navy http://www.kittyhawk.navy.mil USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cv63 USS Kitty Hawk Strike Group Story Archive http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=111 and http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=118 Focus on Carrier Group Five/USS Kitty Hawk Strike Group http://www.navy.mil/local/cg5 USS Kitty Hawk Strike Group Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/63.htm Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html References: 1, 72, 76, 84A, 690 & U.S. Navy Deployment History Resources _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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