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There are lots of colors on the flight deck! This helps differentiate between rates and positions, so what might seem like chaos is actually a perfectly orchestrated evolution. A thread. #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke ARABIAN SEA (April 25, 2021) - Side boys prepare to render h
Oh, yellow! We didn’t see you there! Sailors in yellow are usually aircraft directors or shooters. They are always aware of the movements that occur on the flight deck. #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke ARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2021) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (HandARABIAN SEA (May 19, 2021) - Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Pitcock signals
It’s not easy being green! They are usually ABEs who maintain and operate catapults and arresting gear. #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke ARABIAN SEA (May 23, 2021) - Sailors signal an F/A-18F SuperMEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 30, 2021) Sailors perform maintenan
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Yesterday we saw what it takes to join the security team. Today, Lt. Cmdr. Robin Cunningham, Ike's Security Officer, tells us about the role they play in our mission. A thread. #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke SUEZ CANAL (April 2, 2021) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Andrew E
"We provide Law Enforcement and Force Protection services, freeing this mighty warship and her crew to do what they do best; launch and recover aircraft and protect America's interests on the high seas." #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke SOUDA BAY, Greece (March 20, 2021) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class ARABIAN SEA (April 21, 2021) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Rich
"Whether IKE is in a foreign port or at sea, Security is responsible for keeping the ship and her crew safe from harm." #GreaterEachDay #WeLikeIke ARABIAN SEA (April 21, 2021) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Andr
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It's hot & humid operating in the #ArabianSea—like egg-frying on the flight deck kinda hot & the air is moist. (we don't use that word lightly). And if that isn't enough our Sailors go through Security Reaction Force-B’s OC-spray course. Yep, they get pepper sprayed. A thread.
OC stands for oleoresin capsicum, a safe, water-activated, deterrent for aggression. Symptoms include irritation of the eyes & skin and increased mucus production. Sailors must power through the discomfort and demonstrate situational awareness before starting the next challenge.
Next, the Sailors must show proficiency in a mechanical advantage control holds, which is used to help secure aggressors. (And at this point Sailors are questioning their life choices).
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