THE ASHINGTON URVEYOR W S May 21, 2018

By Naval History and Heritage Command BATTLE OF MIDWAY

A BRIEF BACKGROUND

By MC3 Trey Hutcheson ONCE IN A LIFETIME

NASCAR DRIVER REENLISTS GW SAILOR

By MCSA Adam Ferrero BEAT THE HEAT

SUMMERTIME SAFETY TIPS

By MCSN Kyle Loree

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

FAMILY CARE PLAN On the cover: Soldiers unload landing craft on the beach at Massacre Bay, Attu, on 13 May 1943. LCVPs in the foreground are from USS Zeilin (APA-3) and USS Heywood (APA-6). Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. The Surveyor SAILOR in the Commanding Officer PHOTO CAPT Glenn Jamison of theWEEK Executive Officer SPOTLIGHT CAPT Colin Day Command Master Chief CMDCM Maurice Coffey Public Affairs Officer LCDR Gregory L. Flores

Deputy Public Affairs Officer LT Andrew Bertucci Departmental LCPO MCCS Reginald Buggs Divisional LCPO MCC Mary Popejoy

Editors MCSN Zack Thomas

(May 10, 2018) GW Sailors pose for a photo after a Night of Remembrance event hosted by ASIST. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree) Content MC3 Kashif Basharat MC3 Jamin Gordon MC3 Trey Hutcheson MC3 Alan Lewis QUESTIONSof theWEEK MC3 Brian Sipe MC3 Kristen Yarber MCSN Michael Botts MCSN Kyle Loree MCSN Marlan Sawyer Q: What Damage Control station receives reports from all others and coordinates their actions? MCSA Adam Ferrero DAMAGE CONTROL CENTRAL DEPARTMENT: Weapons DC A:

DIVISION: G-4

HOMETOWN: Kansas City, Missouri The Washington Surveyor is an authorized Q: Who is the executive officer’s principal assistant for Maintenance and Material publication for Sailors serving aboard Management? USS George Washington (CVN 73). Contents WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT HER DEPARTMENT: “We’re 3M herein are not the visios of, or endorsed THE 3M OFFICER by the U.S. government, the Department A: of Defense, the Department of the Navy a family! We work together even though we’re in all different or the Commanding Officer of USS George Washington. All news releases, photos or information for publication in The G’s, we still come together as a whole.” Washington Surveyor must be submitted Q: What is a class “C” mishap? to the Public Affairs Officer (7726). SAFETY A: $50,000 OR MORE BUT LESS THAN $500,000. NONFATAL INJURY *For comments and concerns regarding The RESULTING IN LOSS OF TIME FROM WORK BEYOND DAY/SHIFT Washington Surveyor, email the editor at [email protected]* WHEN THE INJURY OCCURRED. and artillery attacks on the island. unsuccessful attempt to attack Rabaul equipment began appearing in message Its cryptanalysts and equipment on 20 February, had demonstrated to traffic to and from the were in the process of evacuation to Commander in Chief, Fourth Fleet and the Mandates. On 4 March, the Melbourne. These facilities intercepted (Admiral Shigeyoshi Inouye), that designator “AF” began appearing in BATTLE OF MIDWAY Japanese radio communications Japanese were not assured of air partially decoded messages. Then, on and, through traffic analysis and superiority in the region. It was not 5 March, Japanese seaplanes, refueled codebreaking, uncovered the location until early May, when Admiral Inouye from a submarine at French Frigate A BRIEF BACKGROUND of major fleet units and shore based had three carriers for operations, that Shoals, Territory of , conduct By Naval History and Heritage Command air forces. More importantly, by the invasion could begin. On 7-8 May, a small armed reconnaissance mission translating messages and studying the first carrier battle of the war took over Oahu. Finally, on 13 March, operational patterns, Melbourne place in the Coral Sea. Each side had American cryptanalysts both broke and Hypo predicted future Japanese a carrier damaged, while the American the Japanese Navy’s General-Purpose he Battle of Midway, fought Allies took the offensive in the Pacific. this plan envisioned the seizure of operations. The intelligence centers lost the carrier USS Lexington and Code (JN 25) and identified “AF” as near the Central Pacific island Background to the Battle of Midway bases in Papua/ and the provided their analysis, through the Japanese lost the light carrier Midway Island. of Midway, is considered the Following the outbreak of the Pacific , which would be used T daily communications intelligence Shoho. More important the Japanese On 16 April, after several months decisive battle of the war in the Pacific. War in December 1941, the Japanese to support future operations against (COMINT) briefings and warning broke off their invasion attempt. It was of discussion, Commander in Chief, Before this battle the Japanese were armed forces conducted military , , and . By reports, to senior American the first time the Japanese had been Combined Fleet (Admiral Isoruku on the offensive, capturing territory operations against U.S., British early March, with the seizure of Lae commanders, including Commander stopped in the Pacific. Significantly, Yamamoto), convinced the Imperial throughout Asia and the Pacific. Commonwealth, and Dutch possessions and Salamaua, the entire north coast in Chief, U.S. Fleet (Admiral Ernest American cryptanalysts had provided General Staff to agree to his Midway By their attack, the Japanese had in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. of Papua/New Guinea had fallen to J. King), and Commander in Chief, crucial order of battle and operational and Aleutians strategy for the summer. planned to capture Midway to use as The first phase of these operations, Japanese forces who were planning Pacific Fleet (Admiral Chester W. communications intelligence to the In Admiral Yamamoto’s view, the an advance base, as well as to entrap which was the seizure of Malaysia, for an amphibious invasion of Port Nimitz). Allied commanders in the South capture of Midway Island would allow and destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Singapore, the Dutch East Indies, the Moresby. In early March, the Japanese Pacific. Japan to pursue its Asian policies Because of communication intelligence , and various island groups By this time, two secure American postponed their planned seizure of In addition to this advance toward behind an impregnable eastern shield successes, the U.S. Pacific Fleet in the central and western Pacific, was naval intelligence centers were Port Moresby because of previous Port Moresby, evidence that Japan of defenses in the Central Pacific. surprised the Japanese forces, sinking virtually complete by March 1942. The in operation in the Pacific: one in events. An American carrier raid on was intent on expanding east of the The centerpiece of this plan was a the four Japanese carriers, that had second phase, initiated by Japanese Melbourne, , and another Japanese shipping at Lae and Salamaua Marshall Islands appeared in COMINT feint toward followed by an attacked Pearl Harbor only six months Imperial Headquarters on 23 January, at Pearl Harbor (“Hypo”). A third, on the 10th, along with a previously in early 1942. Land-based air units and invasion of Midway. When the U.S. before, while only losing of one carrier. was designed to isolate and neutralize at Corregidor (“Cast”), was rapidly After Midway, the Americans and their Australia and India. In the Pacific, disintegrating under Japanese air

USS Heywood (APA-6) hoists out LCVPs, off Attu on the first day of the invasion, 11 May 1943. Note binnacle mounted in front of the ship’s open bridge, in the lower left. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Officers aboard USS SALT LAKE CITY (CA-25) plotting C. I. C. records of the action, after the ship’s return to Dutch Harbor. Pacific Fleet responded to the landings called by Commander in Chief, 1st countermeasures. the 28th, the Japanese First Fleet, Main by 110 fighters, bombers, and patrol Force because of Yamamoto’s strict on Midway, Japanese carrier and Air Fleet (Vice Admiral Nagumo), On 26 May, since COMINT Body (Admiral Yamamoto in battleship planes at Midway. As part of pre-battle radio silence restrictions. battleship task forces, waiting unseen scheduled for 16 May. The conference suggested the Japanese intended Yamato) sortied from home waters. disposition, 25 fleet submarines under On 3 June, in the preliminary to the west of the Midway strike concerned tactics to be employed in to approach from that direction, The Second Fleet, Escort Force (Rear the command of Rear Admiral Robert moves of the Battle of Midway, Force, would fall upon and destroy the obtaining air superiority over a target, submarine USS Gudgeon (SS-211) Admiral Tanaka Raizo), including 15 H. English were deployed around American land-based aircraft from unsuspecting Americans. If successful, assisting in amphibious landings, sailed for a surface patrol northwest transports, sailed from ; Second Midway. Midway located and attacked Japanese the plan would effectively eliminate the and bombing and strafing attacks to of Midway. Also on the 26th, aircraft Fleet, Occupation Support Force (Rear Meanwhile, on 29 May, seaplane transports about 600 miles west of U.S. Pacific Fleet for at least a year and wipe out local resistance. On 9 May, ferry USS Kitty Hawk (AKV-1) arrived Admiral Kurita Takeo) sortied from tender (destroyer) USS Thornton Midway Island. U.S. Army Air Force provide a forward outpost from which Melbourne intercepted and translated at Midway with reinforcements for . These forces were supported by (AVD-11) arrived at French Frigate Boeing B-17 (“Flying Fortress”) ample warning of any future threat by “1st Air Fleet Striking Force Order Marine Air Group (MAG) 22, a light 17 patrol seaplanes. Shoals to relieve light minelayer USS bombers inflicted no damage, the U.S. would come. No. 6,” which confirmed the creation tank platoon earmarked for a mobile TF 16 (Rear Admiral Raymond A. Preble (DM-20) on patrol station however, and four Consolidated Two days later, Lieutenant Colonel of a new carrier strike force and that a reserve, and the 3d Defense Battalion, Spruance), formed around Enterprise there. The presence of U.S. ships at PBY (“Catalinas”) from VP-24 were James Doolittle and a small number of major Fleet movement would begin on equipped with 3-inch antiaircraft and Hornet, departed Pearl Harbor on French Frigate Shoals prevented the sent out for a night attack on the American airmen from the U.S. Army 21 May. In response to this COMINT, guns. On that same day, Task Force 28 May to take up a position northeast Japanese from refueling flying boats approaching transports. As part of Air Corps took off from USS Hornet American cryptanalysts supplied Sixteen (TF 16) under the command of of Midway. Spruance replaced Halsey to reconnoiter Pearl Harbor. Although the overall Japanese plan, the Second in land based bombers to attack the warning notices of Japanese offensives Rear Admiral William F. Halsey, and for this operation because Halsey the Japanese could not visually confirm Strike Force (Rear Admiral Kakuta Japanese home islands. As a result of scheduled for late May. centered around USS Hornet (CV- 8) was suffering from a painful attack of the departure of Task Forces 16 and Kikuji) bombed Dutch Harbor with this attack, which caused the Japanese On 19 May, the Officer in Charge and USS Enterprise (CV-6), returned shingles. Two days later, Task Force 17 from Pearl Harbor, American planes from light carriers Ryujo and to want to extend their first line of of COMINT processing at Hypo to Pearl Harbor from the South Pacific Seventeen (TF 17) under the command preparations to defend Midway were Junyo. In an event whose importance defense as as possible, the (Commander Joseph J. Rochefort) to begin preparations for the upcoming of Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, on the verge of discovery anyway. became clear only later, one Mitsubishi Japanese advanced the date of their and the intelligence officer for the battle. Although suffering from damage formed around the quickly repaired Japanese COMINT stations not only A6M (“Zeke”) carrier fighter was planned attack on Midway. On 5 Pacific Fleet (Lieutenant Commander inflicted by Japanese bombs during the Yorktown, and sailed from Pearl to join learned of carrier movements in disabled by antiaircraft fire and made May, Imperial General Headquarters Edwin T. Layton), identified Midway 7-8 May Battle of the Coral Sea, USS TF 16 northeast of Midway. When TF and out of Pearl Harbor, simply by an emergency landing on Akutan issued “Navy Order No. 18” directing and Dutch Harbor, , Yorktown (CV-5) returned the next 17 and TF 16 joined about 350 miles listening to increased air-ground radio Island. The pilot, fooled by the flat Admiral Yamamoto to carry out the as specific Japanese objectives. On day. northeast of Midway on 2 June, Rear chatter, but traffic analysis of “Urgent” ground, flipped the plane over upon occupation of Midway Island and the 22nd, following a radio deception Also on the 26th, the Japanese Admiral Fletcher became officer in American radio messages coming out landing in a bog and was killed. key points in the western Aleutians in operation, Melbourne completely Northern Force, which included two tactical command. The three American of Pearl Harbor suggested at least one American intelligence analysts later cooperation with the Army. confirmed that “AF” meant Midway. light carriers, sailed from Ominato carriers, augmented by cruiser- Task Force was at sea. Incredibly, these studied the plane to discover its At the same time, Japanese Navy Hypo then discovered the date cipher toward the Aleutians. The next launched floatplanes, provided 234 discoveries by Japanese COMINT strengths and weaknesses. communication activity in the vicinity used in Japanese message traffic. This day, Japanese forces began getting aircraft afloat. These were supported were withheld from the Midway Strike of Japan dramatically increased, meant analysts could determine exactly underway for Midway. Chief among reflecting naval exercises conducted in when the attack would take place. them was First Mobile Force, Carrier preparation for both the Midway and After examining previously intercepted Strike Force (Vice Admiral Nagumo Aleutian operations. On 7 May, Hypo messages, Hypo predicted an attack Chuichi), comprising the four large provided a translation of the agenda on Midway on 4 June. Admiral Nimitz carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu for a Japanese aviation conference, used this estimate to plan American with a total of 229 carrier aircraft. On

USS TENNESSEE (BB-43) at Adak, Aleutians, on August 12, 1943, just before the Kiska Operation. USS PENNSYLVANIA (BB-38) fires its 14” main battery guns at Japanese installations in the Holtz Bay area on Attu, 11 May 1943.

“It was great to have my family there he was able to have a once in a lifetime give me a tour of Hendrick Motorsports. because I know it’s hard to get the cre- experience. It was just really impactful because it dentials for everybody,” said Korver. “I think it was one of the highlights of showed that they take an interest in the ONCE A “For them to be willing to get my family my career so far,” said Korver. “I think military, and they also want to help give IN LIFETIME in there it showed they really wanted to if it wasn’t for the military then this back because they know the sacrifices positively affect the ceremony knowing probably wouldn’t have happened, so we make, said Korver.” NASCAR DRIVER REENLISTS DC2 KORVER that it would be very special to me. I for me to actually have the opportunity Reenlistments are special, and provide By MC3 Trey Hutcheson was really happy to have my mom and to meet my hero it was just mesmeriz- service members the opportunity to grandpa there because they were there ing. It really touched my heart that I had think outside the box and do something to see me for my first enlistment when this opportunity to do it.” unique that will make the moment mem- I entered the Navy. It was a pretty big In addition to Johnson participating orable. Whether you choose to reenlist “[I] was honored that he could have chosen anyone impact to have my stepfather there who in the reenlistment ceremony, Korver in front of the White House, on the bow served in the Marines. Having my wife will be taking a tour of Hendrick Motor- of the Wisconsin, or down in the Engi- in the world, and he chose me.” and daughter there was really great as sports in Charlotte, North Carolina for neering spaces underway on a mighty - Jimmie Johnson, Seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion well.” the Memorial Day weekend race. warship, make it your own because it By Korver reaching out to Johnson, “It was pretty surprising for them to could be your once in a lifetime.

service member’s first enlist- ergy NASCAR Cup Series champion at and was honored that he could have ment occurs at a Military En- Hendrick Motorsports, to read the oath. chosen anyone in the world, and he Atrance Processing Station, but “I’ve been pulling for him since 2002, chose me,” said Johnson. “The request the ones that follow allow the service so why not have someone do it that has came through my office, and when John member to pick the venue, the guest list been a hero to me, and something dif- Lewensten, our vice president, emailed and the person who will read the Oath ferent than anyone else has ever done,” me about it, I was happy to accommo- of Enlistment. said Korver. I thought it would be inter- date the request. I have a huge apprecia- Damage Control Specialist 2nd esting to do and interesting to see if he tion for the military and this was just an Class Jonathan Korver, a Sailor aboard would be willing to do it. honor to be asked.” the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS In all his years as a NASCAR driver, For Korver, learning that his role George Washington (CVN 73), wanted this is the first time Johnson has been model would be able to participate in to make his reenlistment extra special, asked to participate in a reenlistment the ceremony, left him with a wide- and sought out his longtime hero, Jim- ceremony. range of emotions. mie Johnson, a seven-time Monster En- “I had never done something like this “It made me pretty happy! Just the fact that he was willing to do it,” said (Left to right) Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion at Korver. “He’s a national celebrity, Hendrick Motorsports, DC2 Jonathan Korver, Lt. j.g. T.J. Scroggins, and Korver’s wife and daughter and has been a hero that I have been pose for a photo following the reenlistment ceremony. (Photo courtesy of DC2 Jonathan Korver) looking up to for 14 years, so for someone that has positively affected me in my life to read me the oath made me feel pretty happy.” When it came time for Johnson to recite the Oath of Enlistment, it showed that even someone who drives faster than 200 mph for a liv- ing can get a little nervous when out- side their comfort zone. “It was such an honor, I got the goosebumps when I started reciting the oath,” said Johnson. “It was a re- ally special moment.” In addition to having Johnson on hand for the special day, Korver also (Right) Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion at Hendrick Motorsports, administers the Oath of Enlistment to DC2 Jonathan Korver while Lt. j.g. T.J. Scroggins looks on during the reenlistment ceremony. (Photo courtesy of DC2 Jonathan Korver.) had his family. ing popular summer activities such as barbecuing. “When grilling, keep your grill outside, away from the BEATINGTHEHEAT house, trees and deck rail- SUMMERTIME SAFETY ings,” said Rhymer. “Protect By MCSN Adam Ferrero yourself by wearing gloves, using utensils with long han- dles, and avoiding loose fitting clothing. Never leave the grill unattended when it’s hot or flames are present. If it’s a gas grill, make sure to conduct a gas leak test at the beginning of every season and inspect the propane tanks. Finally, always shut down your grill correctly, (May 3, 2018) ABFAN Josh Pechatsko catches a Frisbee during the 2018 AIMD Spring Picnic. (Photo by MC3 Alan Lewis) and keep a fire extinguisher handy.” Another common summer ac- tivity for some Sailors is trav- eling to places, often on long car rides.

(May 11, 2018) Sailors get water during Command PT. (Photo by MC3 Trey Hutcheson) “Start every trip well-rest- ed, and drive during daylight ith summer quickly ap- the heightened temperatures. perature.” hours,” said Rhymer. “Sched- proaching, Sailors have “Don’t allow yourself to become If someone is suffering the effects ule breaks every two hours, and a variety of activities to thirsty,” said Chief Aviation Boat- of a heat-related illness, it’s import- pull over if you get tired. Also, W never drink and drive.” look forward to. With fun and festivi- swain’s Mate (Launch and Recovery) ant to act quickly and efficiently. ties also comes a few safety concerns Mckenzie Rhymer, Safety depart- “If a person has a heat-related ill- According to the Naval Safe- worth keeping in mind, both at work ment’s leading chief petty officer ness, get them to a cool area to cool ty Center website, traffic-relat- in the shipyard and while having fun aboard George Washington. “There’s them off first and foremost,” said ed and off-duty Sailor fatalities in the sun. a high correlation between dehy- Polk. “If a person is suspected of last summer were 8 percent First and foremost, Sailors should dration and susceptibility to oxygen dehydration, have them sip water higher than the previous five- pay close attention in the summer deficiency and other negative physi- slowly. Never tell them to drink wa- year average, with a 37 percent months to make sure they’re drinking ological conditions. Drink water fre- ter fast.” increase from summer 2016. enough water. quently.” While over-exposure to heat can be There are numerous ways “Dehydration is a safety concern Among such conditions are the dangerous, exposure to the sun itself Sailors can enjoy the coming when working in this industrial en- three heat-related illnesses commonly also carries certain risks. Whether summer months. The import- vironment,” said Hospital Corpsman warned about in summer safety train- it’s swimming at the beach, engaging ant thing to do first though is 1st Class Thomas Polk, an inde- ing. in outdoor physical training (PT) or to make careful planning and pendent corpsman aboard the Nim- “There’s heat cramps, heat ex- playing sports with friends, precau- preparation a priority. After all, itz-class aircraft carrier USS George haustion and heat stroke,” said Polk. tions should be exercised. being safe benefits both your- Washington (CVN 73). “With the en- “Heat cramps are cramps caused by “Skin cancer is a real thing that can self and the Navy. vironment we are working in, dehy- heat exposure. Symptoms of heat happen to any person,” said Polk. For more summer safety tips, dration is one of the most prevalent exhaustion are that the person is “Using sunscreen is really important visit the Naval Safety Center illnesses, but one you can prevent.” tired and sweating profusely. With to protect yourself.” website at http://www.public. Whether it’s at work or during lei- heat stroke, the person isn’t sweating Once you have properly prepared navy.mil/NAVSAFECEN/Pag- sure time, continuously keeping flu- at all and they may have an altered for the summer elements, it’s import- es/index.aspx. ids up is especially important given mindset, and an extremely high tem- ant to take safety into account regard- (May 16, 2018) PS1 Shavaughn Hunter helps a Sailor with paper work. (Photo by MCSN Kyle Loree) Below: An example of a Family Care Plan form

PLANNINGFORSUCCESS FAMILY CARE PLAN By MCSN Kyle Loree

ailors who are parents have two services officer aboard the Nimitz-class mation Systems Technician 1st Class jobs they have to juggle, being aircraft carrier USS George Washing- Johnathan Kuehn. Sa warfighter and taking care of ton (CVN 73). “It relieves stress off of “Affordability, transportation, and their families. This is not always an the Sailor.” availability made finding childcare easy task, but there are ways to help The Family Care Plan is more than difficult,” said Kuehn, a father of three mitigate the stress of knowing your just a plan, it gives parents peace of aboard the George Washington. “My family is taken care of when military mind. wife ended up quitting her job to take life doesn’t go according to plan. “With our job, you never know care of the children.” One way to ensure families are tak- when you’re going to have to leave,” There are resources available to help en care of in your absence is having said Personnel Specialist 1st Class with these difficulties said Chief Air- a Family Care Plan on file. This is Shavaughn Hunter, Personnel depart- crew Survival Equipmentman Sarah especially true for dual military and ment’s leading petty officer. “Having Casewell, Huntington Hall housing li- single parent households. Family care something in place to make sure your aison aboard the George Washington. plans (NAVPERS 1740/6) are mission children are taken care of is very im- “If a Sailor is having trouble find- planning tools that obligate the service portant.” ing care for their family, they should member to establish and document Sailors should update their Family inform their chain of command,” said plans to care fore minor children and Care Plan every year or whenever a Casewell. “They are there to help and adult family members/dependents change has occurred. Having an up-to- know what resources are available to while the service member is absent. date plan can help reduce some of the assist in finding child care.” It allows military members to list the stress of a Sailor being away from their From not knowing when you may child care facility, school information, family. It also allows service members have to leave, to finding child care, or medical and dental providers as well to be ready to leave at any time know- finding just the right people to care for as an court orders that can impact chil- ing their family is cared for. your child, having a plan in place is dren. Even at home, caring for a military important to have in those just in case “It is important for a Sailor to have family can be difficult. Finding child situations. Take advantage of resources a plan in effect to ensure their family care often presents a problem for ser- such as the Fleet and Family Support is taken care of,” said Chief Warrant vice members. One Sailor who expe- Center, Military One Source and Mili- Officer 2 Gillian Czarnik, educational rienced trouble finding care was Infor- tary.com.