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DOCENT REFERENCE MANUAL
2013 EDITION REVISIONS
Note: These changes have been incorporated into this copy and the online version of the manual.
Instructions: Changes are highlighted in "red"; Clarification Notes are indicated in "blue"
SECTION
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INTERIM CHANGES TO CURRENT MANUAL
PG01
Various minor mistakes related to grammar, punctuation and verb tense have
been corrected in this edition, but are not called out in this change bulletin. Refer
to the online "redline" copy of the DRM to view these corrections.
Misc.
N/A
Contents
iv & v
Preface
v to viii
1.1.2
1-8
Change the first sentence to read: "…and the second aircraft carrier to be named
Midway." (The first ship was named for Midway islands/Atoll, not for the battle)
1.1.2
1-8
Under NAMING OF THE CARRIER USS MIDWAY (CVB-41), add the following
sentence to the end of the paragraph: "The SECNAV at the time, James
Forrestal, thought naming the world’s largest ship after the first strategic success
in the Pacific was commensurate with the importance of the battle."
1.2.2
1-13
Add the following sentence to the end of the section: "He would also attend
Midway's decommissioning in 1992."
1.3.2
1-21
Under FIRST MAJOR MODIFICATION (SBB-110) 1955 - 1957, Change the
second sentence to read: "She entered Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton,
WA, in August 1955 where…"
1.3.2
1-23
Under FIRST VIETNAM WAR MIG KILLS 1965, change the first sentence to
read: "In June 1965, while escorting a strike to North Vietnam, Midway F-4B
Phantoms …"
1.4.2
1-32
Under OPERATION IMMINENT THUNDER 1990: Change the last sentence to
read: "Rear Admiral Daniel P. March (Commander Task Force 154). Admiral
March, being the senior Seventh Fleet Carrier Task Force Commander present,
became the operational commander for all carrier forces within the Persian Gulf
(Midway, Ranger, Theodore Roosevelt, and America)."
1.4.2
1-34
Under FINAL DECOMMISSIONING 1962: Change the last sentence to read:
…, Midway was stricken from the Naval Vessel Registry on 17 March 1997."
1.4.3
1-36
Under 1977 CHRONOLOGY: Delete "05 May EISRA-86 Modernization (F/A-18
Conversion)" (This really occurred in 1986)
CH2
Various
Most of the organization charts in this chapter have been scaled down to make
room for additional charts and/or ship Department sections. (Refer to the online
manual for new page layouts)
2.1.1
2-1
Change Contents to include Chapter 8 revisions. (Refer to online manual for
specific changes)
Change pages numbers to accommodate additional "Contents" page.
"
Under NAVY FLEET ORGANIZATION: Change the paragraph to read:
"In
1991, the United States Navy had four active numbered fleets. Since then, two
other fleets, which were disestablished after WWII, have been reestablished:"
2.1.1
2-1
Under NAVY FLEET ORGANIZATION: Change the first bullet to read:
"Second Fleet serves the Atlantic Ocean (Disestablished in 2011):"
2.1.1
2-1
Under NAVY FLEET ORGANIZATION: Change the third bullet to read:
"Fourth Fleet serves the Caribbean, Central & So. America (Reestablished in
2008):"
2.1.1
2-1
Under NAVY FLEET ORGANIZATION: Change the fourth bullet to read:
"Fifth Fleet serves in the Persian Gulf and Middle East (Reestablished in 1995):"
2.2.1
2-4
Under ADMIRAL'S (FLAG) STAFF, add the following sentence to the end of the
paragraph: "The staff is composed of about 16 or 17 officers, including five
Captains (O-6’s), and about 35 enlisted personnel."
2.2.1
2-4
After ADMIRAL'S (FLAG) STAFF, add the following new section:
"DESTROYER SQUADRON 15 The commander and staff of Destroyer
Squadron 15 (DESRON 15), composed of about 5 officers and 20 enlisted
personnel, are responsible for the administrative, tactical and readiness of the
frigates (FF & FFG) and destroyers (DD & DDG) that support the carrier and
comprise the majority of ships (4-6) in the Carrier Battle Group. Although the
guided missile cruisers' commanding officers report operationally to the Battle
Group Commander, the DESRON Commander does exercise some
administrative oversight of the CGs.
The DESRON space, called the ASW Module, is located just aft of the Flag
Bridge on the 05 Level. The squadron commander (COMDESRON), a Captain
(O-6) billet, is usually designated the Undersea Warfare Commander (see
Section 5.3.3)."
2.3.1
2-6
Under AIRCRAFT CARRIER COMMAND ORGANIZATION CHART: Change
chart to show three additional departments. Also, delete "Legal" from the
Executive Officers Administration Department (Refer to online manual for revised
chart)
2.3.1
2-6
Under AIRCRAFT CARRIER EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Add the following sentence
to the end of the paragraph: "The XO is often promoted to Captain (O-6) during
this tour.."
2.3.1
2-7
Under CARRIER DEPARTMENT HEADS: Add the following sentence to the end
of the paragraph: "Some of the Commanders (O-5s) who head of major
departments are promoted to Captain (O-6) during their tour."
2.3.2
2-9
Under NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT: Change the second sentence to read:
"The Navigation Department is headed by the Navigator (nicknamed “Gator”), a
designated Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) Commander (O-5 billet),
who is qualified at a level equal to Surface Warfare Officers on other Navy
ships."
2.3.2
2-14
Under SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, after the first paragraph, add the new Safety
Dept. organization chart (Refer to online manual for chart)
2.3.2
2-14
Under SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, delete the entire second paragraph starting
with: The Supply Department is divided into two groups…" (This info has been
added to the divisional info to make room for the new organization chart)
2.3.2
2-15
(2-16)
(To make room for the new Supply Department organization chart, the entire
MARINE DETACHMENT section has been moved to page 2-16)
2.3.2
2-16
After the MARINE DETACHMENT section add three ship department sections
(Safety, Maintenance Management and Legal) (Refer to online manual for
specific verbiage)
2.3.2
2-16
After the MARINE DETACHMENT section, add the following three new sections:
SAFETY DEPARTMENT The Safety Department is responsible for
ongoing training and education programs, equipment dangers,
procedural hazards and accident prevention. It oversees numerous
operational safety and occupational health programs that enhance
war-fighting readiness through the prevention of injuries, deaths,
material loss or damage.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT The Maintenance Department is
responsible for repairing and replacing shipboard equipment. It
plans, manages and performs shipboard maintenance and is
responsible for the material condition and cleanliness of the ship.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT The primary role of the Legal Department
is to advise the Commanding Officer on all legal matters including
personnel administrative and disciplinary actions, investigations,
ethics and operational law. In addition, the Legal Department
provides the ship’s crew with legal advice and services ranging
from drafting wills and powers of attorney to legal counseling.
2-18
Under AIR WING STAFF ORGANIZATION CHART add "Weapons Officer" to
the AIR WING STAFF box
2.4.1
2-19
Under SQUADRON COMMAND STRUCTURE OVERVIEW, change the last
sentence to read: "Each of the Air Wing’s squadrons is comprised of about 220
personnel. Including staff and TAD personnel, there are about 2000 personnel in
the Air Wing."
3.1.1
3-1
Under Waterline & Draft. After the fourth sentence, add the following sentence to
the end of the paragraph: "...f about 29.5 feet. The Flight Deck is currently about
55 feet above the water."
3-2
Under Decks, change the paragraph to read: "On an aircraft carrier, the strength
deck that caps the hull is called the Main Deck (also called the First Deck). On
Midway, the Main Deck is the Hangar Deck. The first complete deck below the
Main Deck is called the Second Deck, the next lower deck is called the Third
Deck, continuing down to the Seventh Deck."
3-2
Under Platforms, change the section to read: "Platforms are partial decks below
the Fourth Deck. These platforms are located in the engineering spaces (“B”
section of the ship) where large machinery spaces extend vertically through
multiple decks. They are numbered downward as First Platform and Second
Platform."
2.4.1
3.1.1
3.1.1
3-2
Replace the heading Tanks with the new heading Tanks & Voids and change the
paragraph to read: "Tanks and voids run the length of the ship on both sides of
the hull. Below the waterline, these spaces are about 20-30 feet wide and provide
a protective space between the hull and the living and working spaces within the
ship. Tanks are used for storing boiler feed water, fresh water, fuel oil and
seawater ballast. Tanks at the bow are called forward peak tanks, and aft are
called after peak tanks. These tanks are used for trimming the ship, and some
are used for potable (drinking) water. All tanks on the ship are connected to a
pumping and drainage system so that fuel, water, and ballast may be transferred
from one tank to another or pumped overboard to trim the ship. Voids can be
used for damage control or to control the ship’s buoyancy or list. Most of the
compartments created by the addition of buoyancy blisters are voids."
3-6
After MIDWAY BOW SECTION: PRE-1949 COMPARTMENT NUMBER
SYSTEM diagram, add the following paragraph: "Numbering for Engineering and
Void Spaces: Compartment numbering for engineering spaces is abbreviated to
just the name of the space - omitting any reference to deck or platform. For
example, Engineroom #3 is designated B-3M-1 (3M means “3 Main Engine”).
The Fireroom housing Boiler 3C is designated B-3C-2. Voids and tanks, on the
other hand, conform to the standard numbering system down to the Fourth Deck.
Below that, they are simply numbered starting from the front of each section (A,B
or C), and end with a letter describing their use (V = voids, F = fuel oil tanks, J =
JP-5 tanks, W = water tanks)."
3.1.3
3-6
Under POST 1949 COMPARTMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM, change the last
sentence to read: "This compartment is located on the Fourth Deck (4). Frame
121 is the forward boundary of the compartment, and it is the first compartment
(1) to starboard (odd number) from the centerline at frame 121. The space is an
engineering space (E)."
3.2.3
3-12
Under More Powerful Catapults, change the first sentence to read: "…capable of
launching a 78,000 lb aircraft at 160 mph (139 knots)."
3.3.2
3-17
Under NIMITZ CLASS OVERVIEW, change the last sentence to read: "Nimitz
class carriers are the only active carriers remaining in service for the U.S. Navy."
(Delete reference to Enterprise)
3.3.2
3-18
Under Arresting Gear, add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph:
"Starting with Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Nimitz-class carriers will be retrofitted
with the new Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) during their Refueling Complex
Overhaul (RCOH)."
3.3.2
3-18
Under NIMITZ CLASS PROPULSION, add the following sentence to the end of
the second paragraph: "One CVN is always in RCOH."
3.3.3
3-19
Under FORD CLASS OVERVIEW, change the first sentence to read:
"Construction of CVN-78, USS Gerald R. Ford, the lead ship in a new carrier
class, began in 2008."
3.3.3
3-21
Under FORD CLASS AIR WING, change the first bullet to read:"...and should be
in service with the U.S. Navy about 2014."
3.1.1
3.1.3
3-21
Under FORD CLASS AIR WING, change the second bullet to read:"Two 12plane squadrons of F/A-18 Super Hornets, probably one squadron of E-model
(single-seat) and one of F-model (tandem-seat)."
3.4
3-22
Under WEAPON SYSTEMS OVERVIEW, change the last sentence of the first
paragraph to read: "At the end of Midway’s career, her defensive battery
consisted of just two Phalanx Gatling gun Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS)
and two Sea Sparrow surface-to-air Basic Point Defense Missile Systems
(BPDMS)."
3.4.1
3-24
Under SUPER RAPID BLOOMING OFFBOARD CHAFF (SRBOC), add the
following sentence to the end of the paragraph: "In the future, the museum plans
to add SRBOC mortar launchers to the Porch."
4.1.1
4-3
Under THE PORCH, change the first sentence to read; "The AN/SPS-48 3-D
(distance, direction, altitude) air search …".
4-3
Under VULTURES ROW, change the sentence to read; "An exterior observation
platform just aft of the Navigation Bridge on the 06 Level and a similar platform
located on the 05 Level, just aft of the Flag Bridge, both called “Vultures Row”,
allow personnel not associated with current flight operations to observe Flight
Deck activities."
4.1.2
4-4
Under HULL CLASSIFICATION & NUMBER '41', change the first sentence of
the third paragraph to read: "Aircraft carriers are numbered in two sequences:
the first sequence runs from CV-1 USS Langley to the very latest CVNs and
includes Light Carriers (CVLs)."
4.1.2
4-5
Under COMMAND EXCELLENCE AWARDS, change the the last sentence in the
first paragraph to read: "Each year only one Command Excellence Award in each
field and one Battle E is awarded…"
4.1.2
4-5
Under COMMAND EXCELLENCE AWARDS, add the Aviation Boatswain's Mate
Insignia to the end of "Meaning of Awards Displayed on Midway". (This insignia
has been repainted on the front of the Island)
4-11
Under WEAPONS ELEVATORS, change the first and second sentences of the
second paragraph to read: "Of the twelve weapons elevators on Midway, seven
Lower Stage weapons elevators travel between the magazines and the Second
Deck. Three Upper Stage weapons elevators travel between the Second Deck
and the Hangar Deck and another from the Hangar Deck to the Flight Deck.
4.2.1
4-11
At the end of the page, add a new section:
"BOAT AND AIRCRAFT CRANE Located just outboard and aft of the Island, the
Boat and Aircraft Crane is used for loading and unloading heavy equipment,
aircraft and ship’s boats. During the SCB-110 modernization in 1957, the crane’s
working load was increased to 50,000 lbs."
4.2.1
4-13
Under NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND THE BELKNAP POLE, change the last
sentence in the third paragraph to read: "This places the aft masthead light in line
with and slightly higher than the forward masthead light."
4.2.1
4-14
Under REMOVABLE FLIGHT DECK EXTENSION, change the first sentence to
read: "At the end of the angle deck are five removable sections of Flight Deck,
running parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ship.
3.3.3
4.1.1
4.2.1
4-22
Under AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AREA OVERVIEW, change the third sentence to
read: "They are capable of launching a 78,000 pound aircraft at an airspeed of
160 mph (139 knots), in less than 250 feet, in under 2.5 seconds."
4.4.1
4-22
Under STEAM ACCUMULATORS, change the paragraph to read: "The two
catapult Wet-Steam Accumulators, located below each catapult on the Hangar
Deck, are insulated pressure vessels containing a mixture of half steam/half
water at a high temperature and pressure. The Accumulator is fed an initial
charge of boiler feed water and superheated steam from the boilers passes
through the water, creating 600 PSI saturated steam. When the catapult is fired,
the steam for the cat shot is drawn from the 600 PSI steam above the water.
Some of the water will flash to steam, which partially replenishes the steam, but
the main replenishment is from steam drawn from the boilers. An automatic
valve will open when the pressure drops, drawing more steam into the
Accumulator. Another automatic valve can replenish the feed water, but it is
rarely opens." (Clarification: The water flashing to steam is not the source of
steam to the catapults)
4.4.1
4-24
Under BRIDLE ARRESTER SYSTEM, delete the last sentence. (Clarification:
Enterprise is no longer operational)
4-24
After the BRIDLE ARRESTER SYSTEM section, add a new section: "STEAM
EXHAUST VALVE The steam exhaust valve provides the means of exhausting
spent steam in the launch cylinders at the completion of the catapult’s power
stroke. Prior to shuttle retraction the launch valve closes and the exhaust valve
opens, directing all the steam in the cylinders (equal to about 60-70 gallons of
water) overboard."
4.4.2
4-26
Under Tension Bar, change the last two sentences of the first paragraph to read:
"The size and strength of the dog bone varies between aircraft types. The front
end of the dog bone is inserted into the aircraft’s catapult socket and the rear end
is inserted into a similar socket in the front end of the holdback bar."
4.4.2
4-26
Under Tension Bar, change the first sentence in the second paragraph to read:
"After catapulting, the front half of the dog bone remains in the aircraft’s catapult
socket and is removed after landing."
4.4.2
4-26
Under Holdback Bar, change the first sentence to read: "The holdback bar is the
connector between the aft end of the dog bone and the Flight Deck."
4-26
Under AIRCRAFT WEIGHT BOARD, change the last sentence to read: "If the
weight shown on the Weight Board is incorrect it can be adjusted up or down by
the Weight Board operator in 500 to 1000 pound increments in response to hand
commands by the pilot."
4-27
Under CAPACITY SELECTOR VALVE (CSV), change the last sentence to read:
"Located in the line between the Wet-Steam Accumulator and the catapult
cylinders, the CSV is set at the Main Catapult Control Console." (Clarification:
Center Deck Control only conveys the setting - it is actually set at the Main
Catapult Control Console)
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.2
Change the heading MAIN CONTROL CONSOLE to read "MAIN CATAPULT
CONTROL CONSOLE" and change the paragraph to read: "The Main Catapult
Control Console, located below decks (02 Level) in the vicinity of the catapult
launch valves, is the focal point of the catapult electrical control and sequencing
system. During normal operations the Main Catapult Control Console is used in
conjunction with the Deck Edge Station control panel to direct launching
operations, but can perform all operations in case of an emergency."
4.4.2
4-27
4.4.3
4-28, 29
Under 4.4.3 CATAPULT OPERATION SEQUENCE, change all the diagrams
Step 1 thru Step 5 to clarify the difference between the launch valve and the
exhaust valve. (Refer to online manual for specific changes)
4.4.3
4-28
Under STEP 2: CATAPULT FIRES, change the second bullet to read: "Steam
from the accumulator surges through the launch valve into the cylinders. The
force of the steam pushes the pistons forward, breaking the dog bone."
4.4.3
4-29
Under STEP 4: GRAB SENT FORWARD, change the first bullet to read: "The
launch valve closes and steam in the cylinders is exhausted overboard
through the exhaust valve."
4.5.1
4-33
Under PURCHASE CABLES, change the last sentence and add two other
sentences to read: " Purchase cables are replaced after every 3,000 hits (uses)
or when damaged. Damage to the purchase cable or arresting gear engine may
occur when an aircraft engages the wire off-center. Although there is no hardand-fast rule, if damage is suspected the crew would strip the cross-deck
pendant for the rest of the recovery and then conduct an inspection of the quick
release coupling and the purchase cable itself. Purchase cables are difficult to
replace, taking a full 24 hours and extensive manpower to accomplish.."
4.5.1
4-34
Under CROSS-DECK PENDANTS, and the following sentence to the end of the
second paragraph: "A CDP can be replaced in under 5 minutes."
4.5.2
4-35
Under ARRESTING GEAR ENGINE MAIN CONTROL PANEL, change the last
sentence to read: "...system, keep a check on the fluid temperature and level,
and energize the electrical system."
4-35
Under ARRESTING GEAR MONITOR PANEL, change the paragraph to read:
"Located in Primary Flight Control, the Arresting Gear Monitor Panel provides the
Air Boss with final confirmation that the arresting gear has been set for the
proper weight of the incoming aircraft. The panel has four dials showing the
weight to which each arresting engine is set. A plaque on the top of the panel
shows the maximum (called “max”) trap weight allowed for each type of aircraft.
An aircraft’s max trap weight is defined as the maximum gross weight at which a
specific type of aircraft (A-4, S-3, A-7, for example) can recover aboard under
normal (non-emergency) conditions. Gross weight is determined by adding up
the aircraft’s “empty” weight and its remaining fuel and ordnance load. The Air
Boss informs the Arresting Gear Monitor Panel Petty Officer what type of aircraft
making the approach, and the Petty Officer calls the proper weight selector
setting down to the arresting gear engines, checks the monitor panel to make
certain the Arresting Gear Engine Operator has set the correct weight, and then
informs the Air Boss the arresting gear engines are set correctly.
4.5.2
4.5.3
4-36
Under RIGGING THE BARRICADE, add the following sentence to the end of the
paragraph: "The arresting engine for the barricade is manned but not set unless
the barricade is in operation."
4.5.4
4-38
Change the heading Hook-To-Ramp Distance to Hook-To-Ramp Clearance
4.5.4
4-38
Under Hook-To-Ramp Clearance, change the second sentence to read: "This
distance is called the Hook-to-Ramp clearance."
4.5.5
4-39
Under LSO Heads-Up Display, change the last sentence to read: "It also
provides Wind Over Deck (WOD) speeds, clear/foul deck status, aircraft type
and approach mode."
4.6
4-41
Under GALLERY DECK OVERVIEW, change the first sentence to read:
"...operations, Air Wing and squadron spaces, over 1,300 racks and bunks, as
well as…"
4.6.3
4-43
Under TACTICAL AIRCREW COMBAT TRAINING SYSTEM, change the last
sentence to read: "The Museum’s F/A-18A Hornet has an Air Combat
Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) Pod on its port wingtip launch rail."
4.7.2
4-45
Under ANCHOR CHAIN, change the fourth sentence to read: "Each link of chain
weighs approximately 156 pounds." (According to calculations derived from the
Naval Ships' Technical Manuals (NSTM), Chapter 581, Anchoring)
4.7.2
4-46
Under ANCHOR WINDLASS change the paragraph to read: "An Anchor
Windlass is the lower power section of the equipment that handles anchor chains
and mooring lines. Midway has a vertical shaft type of Anchor Windlass. The
electric motors and hydraulic pump systems that power the Windlass are located
below deck with only the Capstans and Wildcats showing above deck. Midway’s
Capstans and Wildcats are separate units as shown in the photo at right (i.e. not
stacked on top of each other "
4.7.3
4-47
Under HANGAR DECK CONTROL, change the first sentence to read: "Hangar
Deck Control (HDC) is responsible for the movement and disposition of aircraft
and related equipment in the Hangar Bays."
4-49
Under AVIATION WEAPONS MOVEMENT CONTROL STATION, change the
first sentnece to read: "The Aviation Weapons Movement Control Station is
located on the port side of Hangar Bay #1 (near the exit ladder from the
Engineroom tour route), and is the control…."
4-49
Under SHIP'S INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SINS) EQUIPMENT ROOM,
change the section to read: "The Ship’s Inertial Navigation System (SINS)
compartment is in Hangar Bay #2 on the port side, and contains an inertial
navigation system, which continuously determines the ship's position. The
system was initially installed during the SCB-101 modification in 1970. The
current system, a Mark 3 Mod 6 Sperry Inertial Navigation System, uses gyros,
accelerometers and computers to track the ship’s movement in both north-south
and east-west axes. This information could then be loaded into A-6 and E-2
aircraft to allow for precise day/night and all-weather navigation. An input was
also provided the ship’s Dead Reckoning Analyzer Indicator, although this was
not used as a means of shipboard navigation. The SINS computers themselves
must be constantly updated, and this is normally done automatically with inputs
from satellite navigation systems.
4.8.1
4.8.1
Also in the SINS room is an exhibit showing the progression of computer
memory through the years. The 3,500-pound UNIVAC CP642B Digital Data
Computer, which provided the calculating power for Midway’s SINS system, used
60 core memory plates to achieve just 32 kilobytes of memory. Over 30,000 of
these computers would be needed to achieve 1 gigabyte of memory - less
memory than what is found in most of today’s cell phones."
4.8.1
4-49
(5-50)
Move SQUADRON MAINTENANCE SPACES to page 4-50 (Change Index
numbering)
4.8.2
4-50
(4-51)
Under Life Vest Lockers, change the sentence to read: "Life vests are stored in
bulkhead lockers with quick release fittings that allow the vests to drop out the
locker bottom." (Move to page 4-51 and change Index numbering)
4.8.2
4-50
(4-51)
Move the Aircraft Propellers, Helicopter Blades and Catapult Seals sections to
page 4-51 (Change Index numbering)
4.8.2
4-51
Under Ship's Boats, add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph: "A
26-foot motor whaleboat, used as the ready life boat for man overboard and
aircraft in the water emergencies, is displayed on the aft starboard sponson. It is
only visible from the pier."
4.8.3
4-51
Delete the entire paragraph titled AIRCRAFT CARRIER CLASS PAINTINGS &
CV MODELS (This exhibit has been relocated to the SD Air & Space Museum)
4.8.3
4-51
Under MIDWAY CONTRACTOR MODEL, change the first sentence to read:
"The 15-foot long scale model is constructed …"
4.8.3
4-52
Under AIRCRAFT ENGINE DISPLAYS, delete the J-79 Engine (This engine is
being moved to the Air & Space Museum)
4.8.3
4-52
Under FLIGHT SIMULATORS, change the paragraph to read: "There are two
different types of flight simulators available to the public."
4.8.3
4-52
Under STRIKE FIGHTER 360, change the paragraph to read: "Four full-motion,
interactive dogfight simulators provide the guest with the experience of pitting a
single American fighter aircraft (guests may choose to fly a F4-F Wildcat, F-4U
Corsair, or F-6F Hellcat) against multiple Japanese Zeros. Midway owns and
operates these simulators."
4.8.3
4-52
Under FLIGHT AVIONICS, change the last sentence to read: "This is a ride, not
a flight simulator, and is operated by a vendor.
4.8.3
4-52
After Handicap Elevator to Second Deck, add a new section titled: "WWII
Veterans Speakers Forum: Several times a week WWII veterans set up displays
in front of the SBD and discuss their war experiences with the guests."
4.9.4
4-55
Under AFT CREW GALLEY & MESSROOM, change the last sentence of the
first paragraph to read: "...messroom, whereas First Class Petty Officers (E-6s)
enjoy their own separate …"
4.9.7
4-59
Under JUNIOR ENLISTED BERTHING, change the first sentence of the first
paragraph to read: "...more individuals (a few compartments hold about 180)"
4.9.10
4-63
At the end 4.9.10 PERSONAL SERVICES add the following two sections:
"HOTEL SERVICES Hotel Services, located adjacent to the aft Officers’
Wardroom (Dirty Shirt). It is the office of Supply Department’s S-5 division, which
is responsible for managing the officers’ wardroom and assigning staterooms to
officers and VIP guests. Hotel Services collects mess bill payments and provides
linens and a small assortment of personal items to the guests."
"WARDROOM LOUNGE The Wardroom Lounge, located adjacent to the
officers’ barbershop, is used by officers and their guests for small gatherings and
a variety of leisure activities such as reading, listening to the radio and watching
TV. It is also used for special guest receptions and as a staging area while
waiting to be called to the next scheduled seating in the forward wardroom.
A short 8-minute museum video highlighting the duties and responsibilities of
Supply Department personnel plays continuously in the lounge.
4-63
(4-64)
Move LAUNDRY PROCESSING & LAUNDRY PERSONNEL to page 4-64 (To
make room for new sections discussed above - change Index numbering)
4.10.2
4-65
Under MEDICAL SERVICES OVERVIEW, delete the sentence referring to
"circumcisions and vasectomies" and change the last sentence of the first
paragraph to read: "The most common injury aboard Midway was a head
laceration." (We don't really know if vasectomies & circumcisions were the most
common surgical operations in 1991)
4.10.2
4-65
Under MAIN MEDICAL FACILITIES - SICK BAY, add the following bullet to the
list of medical facilities: "Exam Room"
4-67
Change the Air Wing Flight Surgeons section to read Flight Surgeons and
change the paragraph to read: "Air Wing Flight Surgeons are medical officers
who have completed an internship and designated a Naval Flight Surgeon. In
addition, they hold an active staff appointment with clinical privileges in primary
care medicine, operational medicine and flight surgery. Flight Surgeons are
tasked with keeping the CAG informed of particular medical problems affecting
the Air Wing. Only a qualified Flight Surgeon can return aircrew to flying status,
called being given a medical “up.” However, many persons (for example, a
squadron CO, doctor, corpsman or chaplain) can take aircrew off flying status,
called being given a medical “down.”"
4-67
After the section Hospital Corpsmen add a new section titled MEDICAL ISSUES
RELATED TO AIRCREW FLIGHT STATUS with the following paragraph to read:
"An aircrew’s ability to function in a flight environment may be degraded by a
medical condition or illness, the effects of a medical treatment, prescribed
medicines, psychological stresses or other related problems. A grounding notice,
called a medical “Down Chit” may be issued by a variety of medical personnel,
including a Flight Surgeon, Doctor, Corpsman, Dentist or Chaplain. Down Chits
specify an estimated duration of grounding but they do not automatically expire.
They are cancelled only by an “Up Chit” which is issued only by a Flight
Surgeon."
4.10.1
4.10.2
4.10.2
4.10.3
4-69
Under Dental Officers, add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
"One of the Dentists will be an oral surgeon if the Senior Dental officer is not."
5.1.1
5-1
Under ENGINEERING SYSTEMS BASICS change the second sentence to read:
"Steam is the working substance used for transporting the heat energy on
Midway, as with other conventionally powered and nuclear powered ships."
5-1
Under Saturated Steam, change the paragraph to read: "The boiling temperature
of water increases as the pressure increases. Midway’s Saturated Steam is
heated to 489 degrees F at 600 psi. Because Saturated Steam is in contact with
water inside the steam drum it cannot be heated higher than 489 degrees F.
Saturated Steam is used to drive several pumps in the engineering plant and, at
reduced pressures, for compartment heating and cooking. Saturated Steam is
also called “Auxiliary Steam”, or just “Aux Steam”."
5-1
Under Superheated Steam change the paragraph to read: "Superheated Steam
begins as Saturated Steam and then additional heat (energy) is added after the
steam leaves the saturated (“wet”) side of the boiler. Midway’s Superheated
Steam is heated to between 650 and 850 degrees F (depending on the steam
demand) at 600 psi. Superheated Steam is also called “Main Steam” and is used
to supply the main engines, the steam catapults and the Ship’s Service Turbine
Generators (SSTGs)."
5-3
Under Feed Water Passes Through The Economizer , change the paragraph to
read: "Feed water in the Boiler is pre-heated by passing it through the Boiler’s
Economizer element, located in the path of the hot exhaust gasses. The heat
(energy) in the exhaust gases would otherwise be lost. About 40% of the energy
can be recovered by the feed water in the Economizer. This will raise the feed
water temperature from 220 degrees F to about 335 degrees F."
5.1.3
5-3
Under Feed Water Enters the Boiler Steam Drum , change the third sentence to
read: "These tubes are in the direct path of the fire from a set of three burners on
the saturated side of the Boiler. "
5.1.3
5-3
Under Feed Water Enters the Boiler Steam Drum , change the last sentence to
read: "The steam in the steam drum is heated to 489 degrees F at 600 psi."
5.1.3
5-3
Under Auxiliary Steam Exits The Boiler, change the last sentence to read:
"Several turbine-driven pumps in the Steam-Water Cycle use auxiliary steam for
their power."
5.1.3
5-3
Under Saturated Steam is Superheated, change the second to last sentence to
read: "Here the steam pressure remains the same (600 psi) but the temperature
of the steam is increased from 489 degrees F to 850 degrees F."
5-4
Under Main Steam Enters the Engineroom, change the paragraph to read: "Main
Steam enters each Engineroom through a Guarding Valve on the Throttle Board.
This valve is the main isolation valve for main steam to the Engineroom. This
valve would be closed for maintenance or for an Engineroom casualty. Normally
the Guarding Valve remains all the way open."
5.1.1
5.1.1
5.1.3
5.1.3
5-4
Under Main Steam Is Sent To The Turbine(s), change the first paragraph to
read: "Main Steam is sent through overhead steam lines to the turbine(s). Each
Engineroom has four sets of turbines: a High Pressure (HP) Turbine, a Low
Pressure (LP) Turbine and two Astern Turbines (the LP turbine and the Astern
Turbines share the same turbine shaft and casing)." (The two separate Astern
Turbine sections are considered two turbines)
5.1.3
5-4
Under Main Steam Is Sent To The Turbine(s), change the last paragraph to read:
"When the Astern Throttle on the Throttle Board is open, the Main Steam
bypasses the HP and LP Turbine rotors and enters the two Astern Turbines,
transferring energy to the LP Turbine shaft for astern operations."
5.1.3
5-4
Under Steam Enters the Condenser, change the first sentence to read: "As the
steam exits the LP Turbine, there is very little energy remaining and its
temperature has been reduced to about 100 degrees F."
5.1.3
5-4
Under Treated Feed Water Returns to the Boiler, delete the first sentence and
replace it with the following: "...and a Deaerating Feed Tank (DFT) to deaerate
and heat up the water. "
5.1.3
5-4
Under Treated Feed Water Returns to the Boiler, delete the last sentence and
replace it with the following: "The feed water is then pumped back into the Boilers
by feed boost pumps and main feed pumps. These pumps are run by Aux Steam
and increase the feed water pressure to over 700 psi."
5.1.3
5-5
Replace the STEAM-WATER CYCLE DIAGRAM with a new diagram showing a
single Astern Throttle. (The old diagram showed two Astern Throttles - Refer to
online manual for revised diagram)
5-8
Under Display Boards, change the paragraph to read: "The status of major
engineering systems is shown on display boards (called “mimic boards”) on the
port bulkhead. These boards show the position of major isolation and crossconnected valves in the Main Steam and Aux Steam systems. The angled
display board in the forward corner of the space shows the status of major
electrical switchgear. On the starboard bulkhead is a schematic showing the
layout of all the major engineering spaces (Firerooms, Enginerooms, SSTGs,
Emergency Diesel Generators and Auxiliary/Evaporator Rooms)."
5.1.4
5-8
Under MAIN ENGINEERING CONTROL KEY PERSONNEL, add a paragraph
before the list of watch standers to read: "During a normal steaming the
personnel listed below stood watch in Main Engineering Control. The BTOW and
MMOW occupied the desk closest to the front and the EOOW occupied the table
in back (the fourth and fifth chairs were not occupied). During General Quarters
and maneuvering watches the Chief Engineer (CHENG) took the chair nearest
the door, the Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA, i.e. M-Division Officer) took the
seat at the table next to the EOOW "
5.1.4
5-8
Under Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW): Add the following sentence to
the end of the paragraph: "He is in direct communication with the Officer of the
Deck."
5.1.4
5-8
Delete the section titled Electrician Mate of the Watch (EMOW) (EMOW was not
a watch station in Main Control)
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5-9
Under OVERVIEW, change the first sentence to read: "Twelve boilers, fueled by
a petroleum-derivative fuel called NATO F-76, provide saturated steam (aux
steam) at 600 psi (pounds per square inch) pressure and 489 degrees F, and
superheated steam (main steam) at 600 psi and 850 degrees F."
5.1.5
5-9
Under ENGINEERING MACHINERY SPACES DIAGRAM (Plan View) add a
note showing a 30 foot dimension for width of "Voids & Tanks" space between
the hull and engineering spaces. (Refer to online manual for revised diagram)
5.1.6
5-10
Under FIREROOM EQUIPMENT change the first sentence to read: "The Boilers
are manufactured by Babcock and Wilcox, and classified as M-type, divided
furnace, separately …."
5.1.6
5-10
Under FIREROOM EQUIPMENT delete the last sentence and replace it with the
following: "....added in the early 1970’s. Each boiler is capable of producing
153,000 pounds of steam per hour. During normal steaming operations, each
boiler and all of its water weighs about 80 tons .Each Boiler is about 17 feet wide,
12 feet front-to-back and 21 feet tall."
5.1.6
5-11
Under BOILER FUEL change the fifth sentence to read: "Since the early 1970s
the Navy has used Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) in all shipboard propulsion plants
(diesel, gas turbine and steam boiler). "
5.1.6
5-11
Under BOILER FUEL change the sixth sentence of the first paragraph to read:
"and designated NATO F-76. DFM (F-76) is a clear, clean-burning fuel, the use
of which has greatly reduced maintenance and cleaning requirements of boilers
and fuel oil service systems."
5.1.6
5-11
Under BOILER FUEL change the last sentence of the first paragraph to read:
"The main disadvantages of DFM compared to NSFO are its increased cost and
its reduced amount of energy per gallon (about 5% less)."
5.1.6
5-11
Under BOILER FUEL change the second sentence of the second paragraph to
read: "At 15 knots she burns approximately 260 gallons of DFM per mile, which
equates to about 100,000 gallons per day. "
5.1.6
5-11
Under BOILER OPERATION change the second sentence of the first paragraph
to read: Normally, eight Boilers are the most required for “significant events” such
as flight operations and speeds up to 28 knots. "
5.1.6
5-11
Under Lighting Off The Boiler change the second and third sentences to read:
"In order to maintain the fire in the Boiler, extra air must be forced in. Two large
fans, called the Forced Draft Blowers, force…. "
5.1.6
5-11
Under Lighting Off The Boiler add the following sentence to the end of the
paragraph: "These blowers, driven by aux steam, can produce an airflow of over
20,000 cubic feet per minute."
5-12
Under ENGINEROOM OVERVIEW change the last sentence of the first
paragraph to read: "Main engine equipment includes a Throttle Board, an HP
Turbine, a LP Turbine, two Astern Turbines, a Reduction Gear, a Condenser,
and several pumps needed to support engine operations."
5.1.7
5-12
Under ENGINEROOM OVERVIEW change the second paragraph to read:
"Adjacent to each Engineroom is the Pump Room, where the Condensate
Pumps, Feed Booster Pumps and Main Feed Pumps are located. The Pump
Room Watch is responsible for the operation of this critical machinery as well as
the proper functioning of the Dearating Feed Tank (DFT).
5.1.7
5-12
Under Working Conditions, in the first sentence delete "(over 100 degrees F)"
and insert the following sentences between the first and second sentences: "The
large ventilation ducts located in each Engineroom are used to blow in outside
air, not conditioned air. Because of this, the room temperature varies depending
on where in the world the ship was operating. In warm climates the temperature
could exceed 100 degrees F. In cooler climates the room could be comfortable,
temperature-wise. "
5.1.7
5-12
Under Working Conditions, delete the last sentence starting with: "The large
ventilation…"
5.1.7
5-12
Under Lube Oil Quality Management change the second paragraph to read:
"The Museum has a lube oil sampling rack exhibit in Engineroom #3, mounted to
the side of the “Hear-Hear” phone booth."
5.1.7
5-12
After Lube Oil Quality Management add a new section titled: " “Hear-Here”
Telephone Booth: A semi-sound proof enclosure, called a “Hear-Here” booth, is
located adjacent to the Throttle Board. The shape and construction materials of
the booth allow for telephone communications in loud industrial environments
such as the Engineroom."
5.1.7
5-13
Under Ahead Throttle change the first sentence to read: "The Ahead Throttle
admits steam to the HP Turbine and, through a cross-over connection, the LP
Turbine."
5.1.7
5-14
(513)
The Throttle Board photo has been reduced in size and the sections Engine
Order Telegraph (EOT) and Engine Revolution Indicator have been moved to
page 5-13 to make room for a new paragraph regarding answering the bells on
page 5-16. (Change Index numbering)
5.1.7
5-14
Under Shaft Speed & Revolutions Counter change the paragraph to read: "The
analog indicator to the left of the Ahead Throttle has a circular dial showing
actual shaft speed (RPM) and an odometer-style counter that keeps track of the
total number of shaft revolutions over time. Shaft RPM is also indicated on the
digital LED readout to the right of the Ahead Throttle."
5.1.7
5-14
Under Mirror change the last two sentences to read: "When the shaft is
stopped, other watch standers will lock the shaft using the Jacking Gear. The
mirror is not used when answering an astern bell."
5.1.7
5-14
Under DFT Level Glass, change the paragraph to read: "To the Throttleman’s left
is a gauge glass that tells the level in the Deaerating Feed Tank (DFT). The
correct level, painted blue, will ensure the DFT is working properly and that
necessary suction pressure is available to the feed pumps." (Delete "vertical"
from the first sentence)
5.1.7
5-14
Under TURBINES change the first sentence to read: "Each Engineroom has
four sets of turbines."
5.1.7
5-14
Under TURBINES change the last sentence of the first paragraph to read:
"When going astern, the steam only goes to the two Astern Turbines."
5.1.7
5.1.7
5.1.7
5-15
(514)
The Turbine blade photo has been deleted and the section High Pressure
Turbine has been moved to page 5-14 to make room for a new paragraph
regarding answering the bells on page 5-16. (Change Index numbering)
5-15
(514)
Under High Pressure (HP) Turbine, change the paragraph to read: "The HP
Turbine is housed in the smaller of the two turbine casings and sits in the middle
of the Engineroom, just aft of the Throttle Board. Steam enters the forward end
of the turbine and travels aft through the turbine’s twelve stages. This turbine
provides power in the ahead direction only. The HP Turbine has a maximum
shaft speed of 4856 RPM and develops up to 24,400 horsepower."
5-15
Under Low Pressure (LP) Turbine, change the paragraph to read: "The LP
Turbine is housed in the larger of the two turbine casings and sits to the port of
the HP Turbine. The LP Turbine, which provides power only in the ahead
direction, is located in the central portion of the casing and shares a common
shaft with the two Astern Turbines. In the ahead direction, steam enters at the
top midpoint of the casing and travels both forward and aft through two sets of
nine-stage turbine blades. The LP turbine has a maximum shaft speed of 4226
RPM and develops up to 28,600 horsepower.
5-15
Under Astern Turbines, change the paragraph to read: "The two Astern Turbines,
which share the same housing as the LP Turbine, are located at each end of the
common turbine shaft. The Astern Turbines’ blades are pitched so that they
provided power in the astern direction. To go in the astern direction, steam is
shut off to the HP and LP Turbines by closing the Ahead Throttle, and then
directed to the Astern Turbine at each end of the common turbine shaft by
opening the Astern Throttle. Astern propulsion does not necessarily mean the
ship is moving astern (in reverse); astern propulsion is also used to slow a ship
by applying force in the opposite direction of the ship’s movement.
5.1.7
5-15
Under MAIN CONDENSER, add the following sentences to the end of the first
paragraph: "The Main Circulating Pump forces seawater through the Condenser
tubes. If the ship has enough forward speed (above about 5 knots), the pump
can be secured and seawater flow through the Condenser tubes is provided by
scoop injection (a large opening in the bottom of the ship)."
5.1.7
5-16
5.1.7
5-16
5.1.7
5-16
5.1.7
5.1.7
Relocate the EVAPORATORS section to after KEY ENGINEROOM WATCH
PERSONNEL (Clarification: The Evaporators are not located in the
Enginerooms)
Under EVAPORATORS change the first sentence to read: "Fresh water is
provided by the ship's four Evaporators, also called Seawater Distillation Plants,
which are each capable of producing a maximum of 70,000 gallons of fresh
water each day.." (Per Pete Clayton's book, page 86)
Under EVAPORATORS add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph:
"The four Evaporators are located in the three Evaporator/Machinery Rooms."
Under ENGINEROOM PUMPS change the paragraph to read: "The Condensate
Pump, Feed Booster Pump and Main Feed Pump are located in a separate
Pump Room just forward of the Engineroom. The Main Circulating Pump and the
Lube Oil Pumps are located in the Engineroom’s lower level (2nd Platform) and
the turbine which drives the Main Circulating Pump is located in the
Engineroom’s upper level (1st Platform) just forward of the LP Turbine casing. All
of the pumps are driven by small steam turbines, powered by Auxiliary Steam.."
(Move to page 5-15 and change Index numbering)
5.1.7
5-16
(5-15)
5.1.7
5-16
Under Top Watch, change the sentence to read: "The Top Watch is the senior
Machinist Mate watch stander and is solely responsible for the ..."
5.1.7
5-16
Under Throttleman, change the paragraph to read: "The Throttleman complies
with orders from the Bridge concerning propeller speeds (RPM). He opens or
closes the Ahead/Astern Throttles and monitors all the gauges (pressure,
temperature, vacuum, and so forth) installed on the Throttle Board. The
Throttleman is on a sound-powered circuit with the Lee Helmsman and with the
other three Engineroom Throttlemen. Each bell change, the Throttleman will
record the time and the total shaft revolutions in the Bell Log. He also records
the total shaft revolutions into the log at the top of each hour."
5.1.7
5-16
Under Feed Pump Watch, change the paragraph to read: "The Feed Pump
Watch is responsible for the Feed Booster, Main Feed and Condensate Pumps
in the Pump Room. He also monitors the Deaerating Feed Tank (DFT)."
5.1.7
5-16
After the Messenger section, add a new section titled: "ANSWERING BELLS RESPONDING TO EOT ORDERS FROM THE BRIDGE: Engine Order
Telegraph (EOT) and RPM Indicator signals sent from the Bridge are received in
Main Control, all Enginerooms and all Firerooms. Engineroom #2 answers the
EOT for the two starboard engines and Engineroom #3 answers for the port
engines. Only Engineroom #3, though, answers the RPM Indicator signals. When
a specific RPM is requested, the indicated RPM will be matched by ER #1 and
ER #4 (the outboard screws). ER #2 & ER #3 will respond with a slightly higher
RPM as indicated by the table posted in Main Control. This difference in RPM
minimizes the possibility of vibration (see page 5-19)."
5.1.8
5-17
Under REDUCTION GEAR, in the second paragraph delete the phrases "(small
meshing gears)" and "(about 24:1 for HP and 20:1 for LP)"
5-17
Under TURNING (JACKING) GEAR, change the first paragraph to read: "The
Turning Gear, or Jacking Gear, is an electric motor mounted on the outboard
side of the Reduction Gear that turns the propeller shaft at a very slow speed,
usually less than one revolution per minute. This “jacking” ensures that the shafts
of the HP and LP Turbines heat up and cool down evenly to prevent creating a
sag (bow) in the turbine shafts (not the propeller shafts)."
5-17
Under TURNING (JACKING) GEAR, change the second paragraph to read: "The
Jacking Gear is never engaged when the Guarding Valve is opened. The large
red light above the Guarding Valve indicates that the Jacking Gear is engaged.
A bell alarm rings when the Jacking Gear is engaged and either throttle is open."
5.1.8
5.1.8
5.1.8
5-17
Under TURNING (JACKING) GEAR, change the third paragraph to read: "Prior
to getting underway, the turbines and steam lines are heated by opening small
valves that bypass the Guarding Valve. The Jacking Gear is turned on before
this steam is admitted to the Engineroom. When shutting down the Engineroom,
the Jacking Gear remains engaged until the turbine has cooled to room
temperature.."
5.1.9
5-19
Under OVERVIEW, change the first sentence to read: "US Navy ships (with the
exception of Nimitz-class carriers) have an ungrounded electrical distribution
system that is 440 volts AC, 3-phase, 60 hertz"
5-19
Under SHIP'S SERVICE TURBINE GENERATORS (SSTG's) change the last
sentence to read: "The SSTGs are driven by steam turbines powered by main
steam and produce a total of 11,000 Kilowatts (or 11 Megawatts) of power." and
add the following sentence: "Four of the SSTGs produce 1250 Kilowatts of power
and four produce 1500 Kilowatts." (This was verified by visiting the SSTG and
Switchboard Rooms and was confirmed by two former Midway EEOWs)
5.1.9
5-19
Under SHIP'S SERVICE TURBINE GENERATORS (SSTG's), add a new
paragraph reading: "Many shipboard electronics, avionics, etc. are operated
using 400 Hz AC power (not 60 Hz). In two of the SSTG rooms there are four
300 Kilowatt, 400 Hz motor generator sets (two per room)."
5.1.9
5-19
Under EMERGENCY GENERATORS, change the first sentence to read: "In
addition to the SSTGs, there are two Fairbanks Morse Emergency Diesel
Generators, which provide …"
5.1.10
5-20
Under Propulsion, change the following facts & figures: "System Pressure: 600
PSI, (41 bars); Top Speed (REV): 17.5 Knots (20.1 mph) for 15 minutes max. &
10 minutes sustained"
5.1.10
5-20
Under Electrical change the following facts & figures: "SSTG Output: (4) @ 1250
KW & (4) @ 1500 KW (11,00 KW Total)"
5.1.10
5-20
Under Evaporators change the following facts & figures: "Evaporators: (4) 70,000
gallons per day (280,000 gallons total)"
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5-22
TO
527
5.2.4
5-28
Under Secondary Conn (O2 Level) change the last sentence to read: "Visibility,
though, is limited to seven small portholes facing forward."
5-31
After the Alarm Controls section, add a new section reading: Pelorus "A Pelorus
is a fixed compass card without any magnetic or gyroscopic input. Called a
“dumb compass”, the Pelorus is located on the hemispherical housing which
surrounds the gimbaled Gyrocompass Repeater. It is aligned with the head of the
ship and can only give relative bearings. The course the ship is steering lines up
with 000 on the Pelorus. The Pelorus stand holds both the Pelorus and the
Gyrocompass Repeater."
5.1.9
5.2.4
Replace all three sections (6 pages) with new pages. (Discussion: These
sections has been revised to better explain the difference between Dead
Reckoning and a Position Fix, and different methods of navigation - Refer to
online manual)
5-31
Under Gyrocompass Repeaters, move the old third paragraph to just after the
first paragraph.
5.2.4
5-31
Under Gyrocompass Repeaters, move the old second paragraph to the end of
the section and change it to read: "Sighting Device: The compass bowl
surrounding the Gyrocompass Repeaters used for taking bearings allows a
sighting device to be attached. There are three kinds of movable sighting rings:
the Bearing Circle and Azimuth Circle (both with sighting vanes), and the
Telescopic Alidade. The Alidade (shown at right) is the more accurate of the
three. Looking through the Alidade a Bearing Taker can either read true bearing
from the Gyrocompass Repeater or relative bearing from the Pelorus compass
card. These sighting devices are kept in the Chart Room when not in use."
5.2.5
5-35
Under Steering Locations, change the second sentence to read: "After Steering
is located below decks in the stern (two decks below the Aft Officers’
Wardroom), near the…."
5.2.7
5-45
Under Fathometer, change the photo. (The original photo was not the correct
model - refer to online manual)
5.2.7
5-45
Under Fathometer, change the paragraph to read: "The UQN-1 Fathometer is
echo-sounding (sonar) equipment used for determining the depth of water
beneath the keel of the ship. It features a strip chart recorder, where an
advancing roll of paper is marked with a stylus that traces the profile of the ocean
bottom. The recorder can be set for different scales: 600 feet, 600 fathoms, or
6,000 fathoms. In addition to the recorder chart indications, two visual indicator
ranges are available: 0 to 100 feet and 0 to 100 fathoms. The Fathometer is
most accurate for obtaining soundings in shallow depths."
5.2.8
5-50
(5-49)
5.2.8
5-49
5.2.8
5-50
(549)
5.2.9
5-52
5.2.4
Move the sections Flight Operations and Navigation Brief to page 5-49. (This is
to make room for new sections on 5-50. Refer to online manual)
Under Navigation Brief, change the second sentence to read: "The purpose of
the navigation brief is to provide a review of all pertinent information and a forum
for discussion of the anticipated ship movement."
The sections Plotting the Track and PLOTTING FIXES USING PILOTING &
RADAR have been moved and three new sections have been rewritten and new
plots drawn. (Refer to online manual for new sections on page 5-50)
Under Commencing the Approach, change the last sentence to read: "The
carrier indicates the commencement of her approach by also closing up (raising)
the Romeo flag (the letter “R”) on the appropriate side."
5.2.10
5-55
Under WEIGHING ANCHOR OVERVIEW, change the paragraph to read: "When
the carrier is weighing (raising the) anchor, the same gear and personnel are
used as when anchoring. In addition, a grapnel (hook) for retrieving the anchor
buoy and a fire hose is readied to wash the mud from the chain and anchor."
5.2.10
5-56
Under "Heave Around" Command, change the fourth bullet to read: "The fire
hose is energized and water is directed down the hawse pipe to wash the chain
and anchor as they are retrieved."
5.3.3
5-62
Under Undersea Warfare Commander (USWC), change the last sentence to
read: "An alternate USWC is often the senior destroyer commanding officer."
5.3.5
5-66
5.3.5
5-67
5.4.1
5-73
5.4.2
5-76
Under TACTICAL FLAG COMMAND CENTER DIAGRAM, on the diagram,
change the location of the PLAT Monitor (#10) (Refer to online manual)
Under PLAT Monitor, change the sentence to read: "A Pilot Landing Aid
Television (PLAT) monitor, located above and to the right of the BWC station,
displays aircraft launch and recovery operations."
Under Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC), change the first sentence to
read: "Using radar as its primary tool, CATCC (pronounced “cat-see”) controls
returning aircraft…"
Under Arresting Gear Monitor Panel, add the following sentence to the end of the
paragraph: "The barricade dial does not show a setting indication unless the
barricade engine is in use."
5-77
Under Arresting Gear Monitor Panel Operator, change the paragraph to read:
"The Arresting Gear Monitor Panel Petty Officer, upon ascertaining the type of
aircraft to be recovered (from the Air Boss), is responsible for informing the
arresting gear engine operators of the weight setting required for the next aircraft
(e.g. “Set all engines five four zero, Tomcat”). He is then responsible for
monitoring/checking the A/G Monitor Panel that the arresting gear engines are
set for that correct max trap weight (the actual setting of the arresting gear takes
place at the arresting gear engines below the Flight Deck). Both the Fresnel Lens
PO and Arresting Gear Monitor Panel PO reports that confirm the arresting gear
and Fresnel Lens are correctly set must be given to the Air Boss before an
aircraft can land on the carrier. "
5.4.3
5-80
Under Final Controllers, change the second sentence to read: "Final Control is
responsible for ensuring optimum aircraft alignment until transfer of control to the
LSO at three-quarters of a mile, or the aircraft reaches approach weather
minimums (lowest cloud ceiling and visibility allowed for the type of approach
being conducted). "
5.5.2
5-86
5.5.2
5-86
5.5.7
5-104
5.5.7
5-104
Under MILITARY AFFILIATE RADIO SYSTEM (MARS), add the follow sentence
to the end of the paragraph: "This system is in use today by Midway volunteers."
5.6.2
5-109
Under CONDITION ZEBRA, change the last paragraph to read: "DOG ZEBRA
fittings, marked with the letter “Z” inside a larger letter “D”, are secured during
condition ZEBRA and also secured separately during darken ship conditions.
5.7.1
5-127
Change the section titled Aviation Fuel (JP-5/F-44) -Air to "Aviation Fuel (JP-5) Air" (Delete reference to "F-44" on page 5-128 and 5-129 also)
5.7.1
5-127
Under Disbursing Cash - Supply, change the first sentence to read: "Until the mid1970’s Midway held paydays every two weeks."
5.7.3
5-133
Under UNREP FREQUENCY & RENDEZVOUS METHODS, change the first
sentence of the first paragraph to read: "During normal deployment operations,
UNREPs are conducted once or twice a week."
5.4.2
Under PNEUMATIC MESSAGE TUBES, change the last sentence to read: "This
is also the only way printed messages can be delivered during General
Quarters."
Under Locations of Pneumatic Tube Stations, change the last bullet to read: "The
location of the eighth receive station is currently unknown, but may have been
removed during one of Midway’s modernizations"
Under TRASH BURNER ROOM (INCINERATOR), add the follow sentence to
the end of the paragraph: "The Incinerator is located on the 2nd Deck, directly
below the Hangar Bay door leading to the Engineroom tour."
5.7.4
5-136
Under Station Ship, change the third sentence to read: "...which has an
enhanced propulsion system (speeds capable of greater than 25 knots) to
ensure that it can accompany the CVBG." (Delete "and built-in defense
capabilities")
5.7.4
5-136
Under Shuttle Ship, change the last sentence to read: "Consequently CLF shuttle
ships are not designed for the greater speeds of CLF station ships." (Delete "and
have only a minimal self-defense capability.")
5.7.5
5-137
Under CONNECTED REPLENISHMENT (CONREP) OVERVIEW, change the
second sentence to read: "The general definition of a replenishment station for
CONREP is any location on the ship where some significant action is taken on
the stores being received."
5.7.7
5-141
5.7.7
5-142
5.7.7
5-142
Under COD AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW, change the second sentence to read:
"COD airplanes may be onboard carrier assets (COD Detachment) or assigned
to..."
Under VERTICAL ONBOARD DELIVERY (VOD) OVERVIEW, change the last
sentence to read: "VOD is also the way the carrier, using its own helicopter
assets, distributes PMC to escort ships in the Battle Group."
Under VOD HELICOPTERS, change the first sentence to read: "From 1971 until
its decommissioning, Midway employed the SH-3 Sea King as its own VOD
asset."
6.1.2
6-2
Under CYCLIC OPS OVERVIEW, change the paragraph to read: "Normal flight
operations are conducted by launching scheduled events in a series of
overlapping cycles. In Cyclic Ops the launch of one event is followed immediately
by the recovery of the previous event. Generally speaking, 6 to 8 cycles are
normally completed each day. Factoring in all the pre-launch and post-launch
activities, the overall work day length directly related to flight operations can
exceed 16 hours."
6.1.2
6-2
Under CYCLE LENGTHS, add a sentence to the end of the first paragraph to
read: "Some aircraft (the S-3 and E-2 for example) may regularly stay airborne
for more than one cycle."
6.2.2
6-7
Change the section header JET BLAST DEFLECTOR to "TAXIING ONTO THE
CATAPULT"
6-8
Under WEIGHT CONFIRMATION CHECK change the last sentence of the first
paragraph to read: "Once the correct weight is set, the Weight-Board Operator
turns and shows the weight to the Center Deck Operator, who uses it to
determine the correct catapult launch setting."
6-8
Under WEIGHT CONFIRMATION CHECK add a second paragraph reading:
"Maximum Aircraft Launch Weight: Aircraft can be catapult launched at a much
higher weight than the weight at which they can be recovered aboard. The F/A18E Super Hornet, for example, has a maximum launch weight of 66,000
pounds, whereas its maximum trap weight is only 44,000 pounds. Maximum
launch weight for each aircraft type is dependent on the catapult being able to
generate enough force to accelerate the aircraft to a safe flying speed. This
maximum weight will vary depending on environmental conditions such as wind
over the deck (WOD) and density altitude."
6.2.2
6.2.2
6.2.2
6-8
Under SETTING THE CATAPULT'S CAPACITY SELECTOR VALVE change the
paragraph to read: "Catapult force generated for each launch is controlled by the
Capacity Selector Valve (CSV) setting. The Center Deck Operator determines
the correct setting for the CSV by comparing the aircraft’s type, weight, wind over
the deck (WOD) reading, and density altitude (effects of temperature and
humidity) to the requirements set forth in the aircraft’s Aircraft Launch Bulletin
(ALB). "
6.2.2
6-9
Under NOSE-GEAR LAUNCH BAR CONNECTION DIAGRAM, add an arrow
which shows the bow to the left of the diagram. (Refer to online manual)
6.2.2
6-10
Under BRIDLE OR PENDANT HOOK-UP PROCEDURES, change the first
sentence to read: "With the bridle/pendant method (used into the mid-1980s by
the F-4, F-8, EKA-3, A-4, RA-5C and C-1), the aircraft …"
6-11
Under TENSIONING THE CATAPULT, change the first paragraph to read:
"Once the aircraft has engaged the shuttle, the rest of the launch sequence is
nearly identical, regardless of whether the hook-up method is launch bar or
bridle/pendant. When ready, the Cat Officer (the “Shooter”) gives the signal to
tension the catapult. Upon observing the Shooter’s signal, the Topside Safety
Petty Officer (Green Shirt in photo) makes final checks of the holdback and
shuttle connections and signals he is ready for the tensioning of the catapult by
sweeping his forward towards the bow. The Cat Director (Yellow Shirt in photo),
observing the Topside Safety Petty Officer’s signal, relays the “Take Tension”
signal to the Deck Edge Operator, while also signaling the pilot to release brakes
and apply 100% military power (MRT). In launch bar aircraft, the Cat Director will
also signal the pilot to place the launch bar switch into the “retract” position. The
Deck Edge Operator, upon seeing the “Take Tension” signal from the Cat
Director, pushes the “tension” button on the Deck Edge Console"
6-11
Under TENSIONING THE CATAPULT, change the last sentence of the second
paragraph to read: "The Topside Safety Petty Officer then gives a “thumbs up”
signal (day), or white wand signal (night) to the Cat Director (Yellow Shirt in
photo) and clears out from under the aircraft. "
6.2.3
6-11
Under FIRING THE CATAPULT, change the first paragraph to read: "The Cat
Director then directs the pilot’s attention to the Catapult Officer (the “Shooter”)
who is standing just forward of the Center Deck Station. Upon taking control of
the aircraft, the Shooter points to the pilot and signals him to continue final
engine turn-up at 100% military power with a 2-fingered wave (day), or twirling
wand signal (night). Aircraft employing afterburners for takeoff are then given the
signal to engage “burner” with a raised five-finger open palm gesture (day) or up
and down wand motion (night). "
6.2.3
6-12
Under FIRING THE CATAPULT, change the first sentence of the second
paragraph to read: "The pilot stays at full power/afterburner and ..."
6.2.3
6-12
6.2.4
6-13
6.2.3
6.2.3
Under FIRING THE CATAPULT, change the last sentence of the third
paragraph to read: "….checks the wind speed (30 knots WOD optimum), visually
..."
Under CATAPULT MALFUNCTION OVERVIEW, change the third sentence to
read: "The suspension call for a catapult malfunction (i.e., cold/soft shot,
hangfire, broken holdback or ..."
6-15
Under CASE III DEPARTURES - NIGHT & BAD WEATHER (VFR), change the
first sentence of the second paragraph to read: "After becoming airborne,
departing aircraft climb, unrestricted, straight ahead under positive radar
monitoring from Departure Control.."
6.7.2
6-29
Under TECHNIQUE WAVE-OFF, change the paragraph to read: "When, in the
judgment of the controlling LSO, the aircraft is outside of safe landing
parameters, a mandatory “technique” wave-off is given. A technique wave-off is
normally due to pilot error and is initiated by the LSO...."
7.1.4
7-11
Under AIR WING & AIRCRAFT CARRIER TEAMS, change the Air Wing
assignments to:.
6.3.3
CVW-1
AB
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) NAS Oceana
CVW-2
NE
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
NAS Lemoore
CVW-14 NK
Deactivation on hold
CVW-17 AA
USS Carl Vinson (CVN_70)
NAS Lemoore
Under AIR WING & AIRCRAFT CARRIER TEAMS, change the last paragraph to
read: "Note: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) arrived in Newport News shipyard
in August 2012 to begin a 3-year Refueling & Complex Overhaul (RCOH) – no
Air Wing assigned."
7.1.4
7-11
7.1.4
7-11
Under 2010 AIR WING COMPOSITION, change the first sentence to read: "In
2010 Air Wings consist of roughly 2,000 personnel and about 60-65 aircraft.."
7.1.4
7-11
Under 2010 AIR WING COMPOSITION, change the fourth bullet to read: "(4-6)
Electronic Warfare aircraft (EA-6B Prowler or EA-18G Growler)"
7.1.4
7-11
Under 2010 AIR WING COMPOSITION, change the sixth bullet to read: "(2
Aircraft Detachment) Fleet Logistics Support aircraft (C-2 Greyhound.)"
7.1.4
7-11
Change the section heading 2020 AIR WING COMPOSITION to: "PROJECTED
2020 AIR WING COMPOSITION"
7.1.5
7-16
Under EJECTION SEAT FIRING SEQUENCE, change the last sentence of the
first paragraph to read: "Above 13,000 feet altitude, a barometric mechanism
delays deployment of the main chute until the seat descends below 13,000 feet.."
7-17
Under SNJ Description, change the last paragraph to read: "To carry on the
legacy of the SNJ’s and AT-6’s long and successful history of training military
aviators, the new turboprop trainer used for the joint Navy/Air Force primary pilot
training program is named the T-6A “Texan II”. SNJs were assigned to Midway's
Air Department as utility (called a “Hack") aircraft during the period when the ship
was an axial deck carrier (prior to SCB-110). The Hack was used by ship’s
company Naval Aviators to maintain their flight proficiency and for liaison
functions not serviced by VR/VRC CODs (Carrier Onboard Delivery) aircraft."
7.2.1
7.2.6
7-22
Under HO3S DESCRIPTION, change the last paragraph to read: "While the
HOS3-1 retained its “O” observation designation, its fleet use was almost entirely
in the utility role, with recognition of its value as a plane guard during carrier flight
operations. By 1950, fleet use was well established. In Korea it took on an
additional role of combat rescue by the Navy, Marine and Air Force (H-5). An
HO3S-1 from squadron HU-1 served on each Pacific Fleet carrier throughout the
Korean War. In An HO3S-1 detachment was assigned to the Midway's Air
Department from 1949 to 1952, until HU-2 replaced them with the new tandemrotor HUP Retriever."
7.2.7
7-23
Under SB2C-4 HELLDIVER PERFORMANCE, change the "Manufacturer" to
read: "Curtiss" (Delete "Wright")
7.2.10
7-26
Under AM-1 MAULER PERFORMANCE, change the Range to read: "1,435
miles"
7.3.1
7-29
Under C-1 TRADER DESCRIPTION, change the second sentence of the first
paragraph to read: " Introduced into service in 1955, it is a descendant of the S-2
Tracker ASW aircraft."
7.3.1
7-29
Under C-1 TRADER DESCRIPTION, change the last paragraph to read: "Prior to
1970, the ship's C-1 COD was assigned to the V-6 Division in Midway’s Air
Department. After the establishment of the AIMD Department following SCB101, it was reassigned to the IM2 Division. A C-1 aircraft, nicknamed “Easy Way
Airlines”, deployed with the ship for a short time during the 1970’s. Refueling this
aircraft required a flight to “the beach” (shore-based airfield) as Midway’s highoctane AvGas fuel servicing, required for reciprocating engines, had been
removed during the SCB-101 modifications completed in 1970. Midway had a C1 Trader assigned to the ship until 1985."
7.3.2
7-30
Under A-1 SKYRAIDER DESCRIPTION, change the last sentence of the third
paragraph to read: "The A-1 Skyraider was retired from U.S. service in the early
1970s and was replaced by the A-4 Skyhawk and A-6 Intruder."
7-31
Under A-3 SKYWARRIOR DESCRIPTION, add two sentences to the end of the
first paragraph to read: "To save weight, there were no ejection seats installed.
Crew bailout was through the belly boarding hatch aft of the nose gear."
7.3.3
7-31
Under A-3 SKYWARRIOR DESCRIPTION, change the second paragraph to
read: "The Skywarrior’s strategic mission, planned to be superseded by the A-5
Vigilante, changed when the Polaris missile submarine came into the fleet.
Although occasionally used for conventional bombing early in the Vietnam War,
the A-3’s main contribution was in the airborne tanker role. A-3B’s were
converted into KA-3B aerial tankers carrying more than 5,000 gallons of
transferrable fuel. With the retirement of the EA-1F (ECM) Skyraider, thirty-nine
A-3 airframes were modified into EKA-3B dual-purpose (ECM/tanker)
Skywarriors. Even with its dual mission assignment, the EKA-3B retained a 3man crew (pilot, ECMO/navigator and ECM technician). Other variants had crew
sizes up to eight (EA-3B)."
7.3.3
7-31
Under EKA-3B SKYWARRIOR PERFORMANCE, change the "Mission" to
read:."ECM/Tanker"
7.3.3
7.3.3
7-31
Under A-3 SKYWARRIOR MUSEUM EXHIBIT, change the paragraph to read:
"The museum’s EKA-3B Skywarrior is displayed in the squadron markings of
VAQ-130 (Det 2) aboard Midway from 1971 to 1973." (Delete the last sentence
to proved space for other changes)
7.3.6
7-34
Under F8-K CRUSADER PERFORMANCE, change the "Max. Weight" to
read":."28,000 lbs"
7.3.8
7-36
Change the section header SH-34G SEABAT PERFORMANCE to "SH-34G
(HSS-1N) SEABAT PERFORMANCE"
7.3.12
7-40
Under F3H DEMON DESCRIPTION, change the last paragraph to read: "F3H (F3) Demons operated with VF-64/VF-21 aboard…"
7.3.14
7-42
Change the section header 7.3.14 SKYNIGHT TO "7.3.14 SKYKNIGHT"
7.4.1
7-43
Under T-2 BUCKEYE DESCRIPTION, change the second sentence of the
second paragraph to read: "During Student Naval Aviator (SNA) training,
Buckeyes were used for Basic Jet carrier qualifications."
7.4.4
7-46
Under F-4S PHANTOM II PERFORMANCE, change the "Max. Weight" to
read:."58,000 lbs"
7.4.5
7-47
Under SH-2F SEASPRITE PERFORMANCE, change the header "Combat
range" to "Combat Radius"
7.4.6
7-48
Under H-46 SEA KNIGHT DESCRIPTION, change the last sentence of the first
paragraph and add a sentence to read: "The CH-46 variant, used by the Marines,
was the primarily medium-sized cargo and troop transport. It is currently being
replaced by the MV-22 Osprey."
7.4.6
7-48
Under H-46D SEA KNIGHT DESCRIPTION, change the second sentence of the
second paragraph and add a sentence to read: "The CH-46 Marine version is
scheduled for full retirement in 2015.."
7.5.3
7-55
Under A-6 INTRUDER MUSEUM DESCRIPTION change the first sentence to
read: "Introduced to the Fleet in 1963 to replace the A-1 Skyraider on large-deck
carriers, the…."
7.5.3
7-55
Under A-6 INTRUDER MUSEUM EXHIBIT, change the first sentence of the last
paragraph to read: "the only Marine A-6 squadron to do a carrier combat tour –
USS Coral Sea (CVA-43). "
7.5.5
7-57
Under F-14 TOMCAT MUSEUM DESCRIPTION change the third sentence of
the first paragraph to read: "….upgrade program to provide enhanced air-toground capabilities (nicknamed “Bombcat”). "
CH8
All
Replace entire Chapter 8 Aircraft Ordnance with new pages. (Discussion: This
chapter has been revised to include more Midway-related ordnance, historical
context and an Ordnance Matrix - Refer to online manual)
APP A
All
New glossary terms have been added and some definitions have been modified
(Refer to online manual for changes)
APP B
All
New acronymns have been added and some definitions have been modified
(Refer to online manual for changes)
APP C
All
Some of the aircraft carrier information has been updated (Refer to online
manual for changes)
APP F
All
Some of the ship information has been updated (Refer to online manual for
changes)
APP F
F-18
Delete section titled BUOY TENDER (WLB) JUNPER CLASS and replace with
new sections titled 87-FOOT PATROL BOAT - MARINE PROTECTOR CLASS
and 110-FOOT PATROL BOAT (WPB) - ISLAND CLASS (Refer to online
manual for write-ups)
INDEX
ALL
The Index has been revised to include section page number changes and the
addition of new topics. (Refer to online manual for revised Index)