David
Fri December 20, 2002 8:44am
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Landing Craft Utility One
Landing Craft Utility One Six Five Four returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) after a simulated assault off the coast of North Carolina. The exercise included Marines from Marine Air Ground Task Force Two Five (MAGTF-25) and was part of Type Commander Amphibious Training (TCAT). TCAT is a week-long training permiting the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) the opportunity to work together as a cohesive unit to fine tune their basic ship-handling skills, well-deck and flight-deck operations, and other integral shipboard activities and drills. In addition, TCAT allows the sailors aboard these ships the opportunity to work closely with their Marine counterparts. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Robert M Schalk.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 4:27pm
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Chief Warrant Officer Bil
Chief Warrant Officer Bill Dunn from Mena, AR, sights a simulated small boat carrying contraband and reports its position to the bridge while Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Remon Peterson from Lakeland, FL, stands by on a .50 caliber machine gun. Both Dunn and Peterson are assigned to the U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser USS Yorktown and are participating in the 43rd annual UNITAS exercise. UNITAS is the largest multi-national naval exercise conducted with naval forces from the U.S., the Caribbean Sea, and South and Central America. The exercises focus on building multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Martin E. Maddock.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 4:58pm
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A side-scan sonar unit is
A side-scan sonar unit is lowered into the waters off the coast of California during Fleet Battle Experiment Juliet (FBE-J). Sonar is used to locate underwater mines, to enable safe navigation of amphibious forces to reach the shoreline, during exercises in support of ?Millennium Challenge 2002.? MC-02 is this nation's premier joint integrating event, bringing together both live field exercises and computer simulations throughout the Department of Defense. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dawn C. Montgomery.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 4:58pm
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Sailors assigned to the V
Sailors assigned to the Very Shallow Waters Mine Counter Measures Command (VSWMCM) unhook a Battle-space Preparation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (BPAUV) off the coast of California, during mine hunting and ocean mapping exercises conducted during the Navy's portion of Millennium Challenge 2002. MC-02 is this nation's premier joint integrating event, bringing together both live field exercises and computer simulation. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dawn C. Montgomery.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 5:17pm
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Seabees assigned to Amphi
Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1) carry a simulated personnel casualty to a Battalion Aid Station during a field exercise. ACB-1 is homeported at Naval Amphibious Base San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist S.A. Thornbloom.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 6:10pm
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Aviation Machinist's Mate
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Charles A. Benjamin of Miami, FL, searches for a simulated victim during a routine rescue training exercise in the Washington State?s Cascade Mountains. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael B. W. Watkins.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 6:10pm
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Avionics Technician Chief
Avionics Technician Chief Petty Officer Randy Williams readies himself to repel out of a UH-3H ?Sea King? helicopter to a simulated victim below, as part of a routine rescue training exercise in Washington State?s Cascade Mountains. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael B. W. Watkins.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 6:10pm
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Hospital Corpsman 3rd Cla
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Schuster (left) from Orlando, FL, undergoes a half-day of testing to attain his Search and Rescue qualification. Also pictured (right) is Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeramy Turner from Rockwell, NC. Both Corpsmen are rendering medical assistance to a simulated patient during the land-based SAR medical evaluation exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Scott New.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 6:10pm
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The 40 ton Japanese Marit
The 40 ton Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Angler Fish 2, is lowered through the middle of the JMSDF submarine rescue ship, JDS Chihaya. The DSRV will deploy 50 meters below and mate with a simulated disabled Republic of Korea Navy submarine on the ocean floor, during events supporting exercise Pacific Reach 2002. Pacific Reach is an exercise hosted by the JMSDF designed to improve submarine rescue capabilities. Members of the United States, Japan, Australian, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Singapore navies are participating in the exercise with observers from Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, France, China, and India. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. John Perkins.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 6:11pm
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Hospital Corpsman 3rd Cla
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Raymond Munn from Cheyenne, WY, assigned to the "Providers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5), listens for correct tube placement on an intubated trauma victim during a search and rescue (SAR) exercise. Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Todd Steinbrecher (right) from Kansas City, KS, assists in the simulated rescue. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Marjorie McNamee.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 9:47pm
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The amphibious assault sh
The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2), left, and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce (LPD 15) flank the underway replenishment oilier USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) during a simultaneous underway replenishment (UNREP) at sea. The Saipan and elements from its Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting underway training in preparation for their upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Latrice N. Ames.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 9:47pm
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The Military Sealift Comm
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) (center), and the destroyer USS Deyo (DD 989) (left) steam alongside Truman during a simultaneous underway replenishment (UNREP) operation at sea. The Truman is participating in Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) III, the last training phase before the carrier's final pre-deployment evaluation. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class H. Dwain Willis.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 10:15pm
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Chief Electronics Technic
Chief Electronics Technician Brad Johnston of Eldtron, Pa., sits by to assist Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), as he watches Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott handle the control stick of a submarine simulator inside the Virginia Ship Control Operations Trainer (VSCOT). The CNO and MCPON are aboard Naval Submarine Base, New London to attend the 2002 Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and meeting with senior enlisted and officer leadership. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera.
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 10:15pm
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A damage control team con
A damage control team conducts a simulated missile auto-fuel leak, emergency spill response drill, on board the Navy?s newest nuclear attack submarine. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay.
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David
Thu January 16, 2003 12:31am
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KC-10A Extender
Function: The KC-10A Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. Although the KC-l0A's primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. The KC-10A can transport up to 75 people and nearly 170,000 pounds (76,560 kilograms) of cargo a distance of about 4,400 miles (7,040 kilometers) unrefueled.
History: A modified Boeing Company DC-10, the KC-10A entered service in 1981. Although it retains 88 percent systems commonality with the DC-10, it has additional systems and equipment necessary for its Air Force mission. These additions include military avionics; aerial refueling boom, hose and drogue; seated aerial refueling operator station; aerial refueling receptacle and satellite communications. The KC-10A fleet is being modified to add wing-mounted pods to further enhance aerial refueling capabilities. The KC-10A is operated by the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.; and the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, Calif. Air Force Reserve Associate units are assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Wing at Travis, and the 514th Air Mobility Wing at McGuire.
During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, the KC-10 fleet provided in-flight refueling to aircraft from the U.S. armed forces as well as those of other coalition forces. In the early stages of Operation Desert Shield, in-flight refueling was key to the rapid airlift of materiel and forces. In addition to refueling airlift aircraft, the KC-10, along with the smaller KC-135, moved thousands of tons of cargo and thousands of troops in support of the massive Persian Gulf build-up.
During Operation Desert Storm, in-flight refueling extended the range and capability of all U.S. and other coalition fighter aircraft. Air operations continued without costly and time-consuming ground refueling.
The KC-10A and the KC-135 conducted about 51,700 separate refueling operations and delivered 125 million gallons (475 million liters) of fuel without missing a single scheduled rendezvous.
Description: In addition to the three main DC-10 wing fuel tanks, the KC-10A has three large fuel tanks under the cargo floor, one under the forward lower cargo compartment, one in the center wing area and one under the rear compartment. Combined, the capacity of the six tanks carry more than 356,000 pounds (160,200 kilograms) of fuel -- almost twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker. Using either an advanced aerial refueling boom, or a hose and drogue refueling system, the KC-10A can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. The aircraft is equipped with special lighting for night operations.
The KC-10A's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital fly-by-wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons (4,180 liters) per minute; the hose and drogue refueling maximum rate is 470 gallons (1,786 liters) per minute. The Automatic Load Alleviation System and Independent Disconnect System greatly enhances safety and facilitates air refueling. The KC-10A can be air-refueled by a KC-135 or another KC-10A to increase its delivery range.
The large cargo-loading door can accept most tactical air forces' fighter unit support equipment. Powered rollers and winches inside the cargo compartment permit moving heavy loads. The cargo compartment can accommodate loads ranging from 27 pallets to a mix of 17 pallets and 75 passengers.
The KC-10A's crew includes a pilot, copilot, flight engineer and boom operator. The sophisticated avionics of the aircraft are designed to improve crew efficiency and reduce crew workload. On certain missions, additional seats and bunks can be added to accommodate extra crew members.
General Characteristics, KC-10A Extender
Contractor:
Douglas Aircraft Co., division of The Boeing Company
Unit Cost:
$86.8 million (FY 1996 constant dollars)
Power Plant:
Three General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofans
Thrust:
52,500 pounds (23,625 kilograms) each engine
Length:
181 feet, 7 inches (54.4 meters)
Height:
58 feet, 1 inch (17.4 meters)
Wingspan:
165 feet, 4.5 inches (50 meters)
Maximum Take-off Weight:
590,000 pounds (265,500 kilograms)
Speed:
619 mph (Mach 0.825)
Ceiling:
42,000 feet (12,727 meters)
Maximum Cargo Payload:
170,000 pounds (76,560 kilograms)
Range:
4,400 miles (3,800 nautical miles) with cargo
11,500 miles (10,000 nautical miles) without cargo
Pallet Positions:
27
Maximum Fuel Load:
356,000 pounds (160,200 kilograms)
Crew:
Four (aircraft commander, pilot, flight engineer and boom operator)
Inventory:
Active force, 59
ANG, 0
Reserve, 0
Date Deployed:
March 1981
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