Hank Caruso's Aerocatures[TM] Sketchbook: nobody flies without these guys!When it comes to military aviation, most of the glamour seems to go to airplanes with pointy point·y adj. point·i·er, point·i·est Having an end tapering to a point. noses, sensuous sensor bulges or high decibel-to-size ratios. This may be due to the jets' camera action image upon which the media often dwells. But the support base required for these aircraft comprises a unique blend of technical competence technical competence, n the ability of the practitioner, during the treatment phase of dental care and with respect to those procedures combining psychomotor and cognitive skills, consistently to provide services at a professionally acceptable level. , undiminished enthusiasm and administrative finesse. It's a privilege and a delight to be able to turn the spotlight on some of these people and their unsung, yet vital contributions to Naval Aviation's capability. Ready for Sea. This is the motto of the Navy's Supply Corps, whose mission for the past 209 years has been to provide combat capability to the fleet through logistics support. The scope of the Supply Corps' global responsibilities and professional competency is truly awe inspiring: in theater during combat operations, on the waterfronts of fleet concentration areas, and supporting the fleet's farflung shore activities. The Aerocature[TM] above was commissioned by the NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular Patuxent River The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to the west passing through Washington D.C. , Md., Supply Corps Association. Greenshirts -- The Magic Behind the Mission. Getting the supplies and spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. to their destination is only the beginning. Using them to keep the Naval Aviation Naval aviation is the application of manned military air power by navies. Maritime aviation is the operation of aircraft in a maritime role under the command of land based forces such as RAF Coastal Command or United States Coast Guard. fleet ready at the tip of the sword is the challenge met every day by "Greenshirts," the Navy's and Marine Corps' aviation maintainers. This special cadre of officers and enlisted personnel has to make all of the pieces come together to keep the fleet flying safely and effectively. This specially commissioned Aerocature[TM] recognizes the skill and tenacity of aviation maintainers everywhere. North Island Makeover. Airplanes get old and sometimes they break. When new aerospace technology comes along, they need to be made over. To keep the fleet's aircraft in fighting trim, special expertise and facilities are needed to repair, renovate and modernize the Navy's winged warriors. Not all of this work can be done in the field. Much of it must be done at the air depots. Naval Air Depot North Island, Calif., commissioned this Aerocature[TM] to highlight the intensive repair and maintenance services its personnel perform on the F/A-18 Hornet The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a modern all-weather carrier-capable strike fighter jet, designed to attack both ground and aerial targets. Designed in the 1970s for service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. , S-3 Viking The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a jet aircraft originally used by the United States Navy to identify, track, and destroy enemy submarines. In the late 1990's, the S-3B's mission focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling. , C-2 Greyhound, E-2 Hawkeye and SH-60 Seahawk aircraft. Fit to Fly. It takes more than healthy aircraft to keep U.S Naval Aviation flying and fighting effectively. The health of aviators Well-known aviators People largely known for their contributions to the history of aviation While all of these people were pilots (and some still are), many are also noted for contributions in areas such as aircraft design and manufacturing, navigation or is obviously of crucial importance. Two groups of professionals make the aviators' health their first order of business: aerospace physiologists and flight surgeons. Aerospace physiologists constantly poke and probe to learn as much as they can about an aviator's responses to the flight environment. They are the ones who devise the appropriate instruments of torture that an aviator must endure on a regular basis to retain the privilege of working in Naval Aviation. Flight surgeons get up close and personal with aviators to help maintain their health, well-being and safety. In addition, they must keep current with all of the changes in modern medicine, new devices, threats and safety gear. They are the final gatekeepers who ultimately let Naval Aviators be where they want to be most--in the air. Illustrations and Text [c] Hank Caruso |
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