I served aboard as ships company for 6 years aboard Independence (CV-62), was airwing or was TAD to just about every carrier in my career. Spent about a year and a half on the USS America bringing my Sea Pay to just under 13 years at 20 year retirement. Being on a carrier was a tough life then. But I loved it, it was the highlight of my life, every time I looked up at them and then climbed aboard. My favorite system was the Arresting gear machinery room. I has massive brakes the squeel and shriek like the hounds of Hell. I love watching new guys when the first plane traps right above our heads. I don't remember many that didn't fall to the ground. You could feel the concussion and slam of the plane striking the deck. GO NAVY.
@@Mau-map3 "Clean bathrooms with a toothbrush" I'd bring that before court when i would be a civilian again. And then retire for good with all the cash from the settlement *and* and an honourable discharge *and* be eligible for veterans discounts.
@@1000-r3g lololol please allow me to explain, what I meant was that behind toilets and faucets, where sometimes water and dirt accumulates, toothbrushes are used so that every nook and cranny no matter how small, has to be spotless clean....mops and brooms are used to clean the floor , though 😆😆....
As an 8-year Aviation side Navy Vet, I spent more time on WestPac and work up deployments with the VMFA Squad people I was friends with in my off time than I did my Squadron mates. I'll be that UBER Driver any day fam. Love n respect
@@Fr-xp9ez I really wonder if anyone who says they are a FORMER Marine was actually ever in the Corps. I've met a number of Marines and none of them referred to themselves as former Marines even if they are no longer in the Corps.
I still remember it was called DC central..Rest in peace men in the USS Arizona memorial where i had the honor of reenlisting in December 7th 1983...Semper Fidelis...
I want to say thank you to all the brave men and women who serve on our naval forces to keep us safe here in the USA. I sleep so much better at night knowing you are out there doing your service to your country. Thank you to the brave men and women and our naval forces.❤❤❤❤❤
With American border wide open and millions simply walking in and INVADING your country right now.... This ship is doing literally NOTHING for America's defense. ZERO. NADA. It's a huge money pit. costs BILLIONS $$$ to maintain and used only to scare little countries around the world... What a shame.
I served on the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 from 1962-1964. It was the last oil fired Carrier and was decommissioned in 2009 and has since been scraped. The new nuclear powered Carriers might only be refueled ever 20 years but still require replenishment while under way with food, jet fuel and ordinance. Bottom Line is they are and were all amazing.
@@melwig2813 You are not quite right...JFK CV-67 was decommissioned on March 23, 2007, and the Kitty Hawk was decommissioned on May 12, 2009 making her the last oiled fired carrier.
I can only imagine how complex and organized everything needs to be to keep a vessel of this size operational. Amazing insight into what goes on below deck
Not carrying diesel fuel for the ship saves over 10% of the ships capacity. Stores for aviation fuel, ammo, and crew supplies is increased. Nuclear fuel is big advantage.
Conventional don't use diesel. It's all oils or any burnable fluid sprayed into a steam boiler. Even the nuclear powered aircraft is still a steam generator to power the ships engines.
I'm probably the only person on earth who got to steer a DDG (destroyer) when I was 11 yrs old. This was back in 1973 when my Dad was nearing the end of his Naval career as a SCPO on an Adams class destroyer. All the familes of the crew got to go on a cruise from Norfolk to Yorktown. It just so happened that the Skipper was a family friend of my Dad's. When we went up to the bridge he let me sit in his chair and take the helm 50 degrees port. True story...
@@TheManDownstairs13 FYI, I voted for Reagan twice, have NEVER voted Democrat and am an ardent Trump supporter (going to the polls today to vote for him). My Dad's ship was the USS Conyngham (DDG-17) SCPO David E. Winkler. The Skipper was Lloyd Fernal. If you've got anything else to say about it, then perhaps we can make arrangements for you to say it to my face - Cheers
I was born in Honduras , i grew up since childhood in United States ,im interested, in having a career for me for four years , i think im more interested in the US Navy ❤, so i can have the oppurtunity to make a good change and impact of me.
I was the welder on the crew that installed TV-DTS, IFLOLS, and the SPN-46 Radar aboard the Carl Vinson in 2001 at PSNS. She is by far my favorite CVN.
I was aboard the “MIGHTY O”. USS ORISKANY CVA 34 from 1967 to 1971. I was a boatswain mate and got the thrill of being a helmsman during flight ops and regular steaming.
Again you forgot the people that keep the clothes clean,the hair cut,the stores to buy things at.These are the people of the S3 div without them you would have a very unhappy crew.
I served on USS George Washington CVN-73 from 2006-2008. It's INSANE how many people are crammed into that ship. Whether you were going to smoke, check out haz mat, or grab chow...lines forever. But the views from our weapon platforms were incredible. I'll never forget watching from the aft CIWS mount as dolphins chased the ship.
The most fascinating is the people, from the designers to the constructors to the crew it is this group of people who have always and will in the future win wars. While the equipment is important it is the ingenuity, foresight, competence and most importantly dedications that make the US the mightiest power to ever exist.
@quetzalcoatlz some things can't be bought but outside the U.S. Im also not on a Naval carrier. You can't tell me there are no plastic and metal utensil companies in the U.S.? GTFO here with dumbass statements like. It's a naval carrier from items that are not exaxtly from pur allies, not a private home. If it said made in Britain, Germany, Japan, Taiwan even, no problems. China, problem.
I served aboard the USS Independence (CV-62) a conventional powered aircraft carrier. I’m not sure what’s happened to the language but I commonly hear the ships screws referred to as “propellers”. If you called them that, when I was in, somebody would look at you and say “Propellers are for airplanes” In the last few years I’ve noticed even sailors call them props or propellers. I know I didn’t make up calling them screws, but what happened?
@@CyberSystemOverload no it's not.. we talking a carrier from the USA .. that's the most powerful country of the universe period , what you expect? Weak ships ?
I am amazed at the food services provided on these huge ships. It appears the food quality is far superior to that provided in the past. My father-in-law served in the Canadian Navy in WWII, where the food left much to be desired. The American navy was a bit better, but became monotonous. The Canadians and Brits were permitted booze on their ships (rum) whereas the Yank ships were dry, so whenever they met, the Americans traded food for booze.
Remember, things like loaves of bread are just too bulky to store, so instead ingredients like flour are brought on board. And then loaves of bread are freshly baked for thousands of hungry sailors EVERY DAY.
I have worked with several guys that served on such vessels. According to them. Those massive hulls had lots of hiding places. Secret little compartments you could sneak of to and get high, or laid. You know when you were supposed to be peeling potatoes or whatever...
Those spaces are called "voids", because they are supposed to be void of personnel. 😮. They are actually an integral part of the ships ability to remain afloat after the hull is damaged. The small voids fill with water instead of the rest of the ship. I have no personal experience with those spaces 👀
Keep in mind that many of these amazing people that are responsible for some of the most expensive equipment and dire responsibilities are basically just kids!!! Amazing
You grow up fast in the military. Having a serious responsibility and the fear of what happens if you screw up, ages you really quickly. I'm speaking from experience.
@philipsmithers4826 No, it's closer to 23. Most of the work is performed by 18-24 year old junior enlisted. They are supervised by 24-26 year old NCO's (non commissioned officer), they are supervised by 26-28 year old NCO's with higher rank, etc.
Damn near like sleeping in a coffin being in those bunks, those would take me a bit to get use to. You get more sleep space in jail than we do in the Navy.
It's not bad unless you are easily frightened. Being awakened for midnight watch can cause a serious headache if you try to sit up suddenly. Never happened to me though 🤕.
Outstanding video! Does an excellent job of showing the diversity of jobs required to operate a carrier. I liked all the closeups of the people (especially young people) doing their jobs. The video made it clear that everyone has a critical job and that every job requires a serious work ethic. I'm hoping (for the Navy) that a LOT of young viewers will see this video and say, "I've worked enough go-nowhere, low paying, uninteresting jobs. I'm gonna join THESE people and start me a worthwhile career." Expand your opportunities and your brain and make something of yourself. The Navy--the military, in general--is an excellent place to start. (I'm a Marine, but not a 'recruiter'--other than to say that it makes sense to make something of yourself.) Go for it, young folks. I wanna sleep well tonight and you can have a big part in making that happen. Good luck.
Reminds me of my Navy days HS-15 (Helicopter Squadron), we went to sea on the Carriers USS America (CV-66) and the USS Independence (CV-62). Some good times and some tough times. I'd certainly do it again if I could live those days over again.
Ha ha, yes, I chuckled at that part of the video. As if anybody will just post information on the secret parts of this ship... I was going to troll post the channel, and talk about the di-lithium crystal processing station and how that is a whale of a time.... but, saw your comment 😂
@@Kordziel Please Excuse My Error! On Was Not Ships Company On The USS America CVA66, I Was An Aviation Electrons Tech..VF 101 F4 Phanthom Training Squadron Stationed At Naval Air Station Oceana or NAS Oceana United States Navy Naval Air Station Virginia Beach, Virginia...We Frequently Performed Training (Catapults /Aressing Gear, Catapult Assisted Take-Off / Aresting Gear Flight Deck Catches On The USS America 1966-1967.
All of it is fascinating and awe inspiring. However, the part that interests me the most is the meal preparation. 18k meals per day?! I have a hard time planning for the week. I cannot imagine the planning and storage logistics involved. Whatever else on the ship that works or doesn't, the crew has to eat! Amazing video. Thank you for letting us get some insight.
I worked with a guided missal designed to destroy the radar in Vietnam. As you described we had special elevators just to move our missals as needed to the flight deck. Being on the flight deck, or any area of the ship I was called a RED Shirt, that meant that I worked with ordnance. The different colors are to describe what area you work in as not everyone can be on the flight deck when you’re doing operations, landing & launching aircraft. The hanger bay was also use to store most of our aircraft when in Vietnam as we didn’t want anyone to track our planes. We always had 2 jets ready to take off if necessary when we were just going from one place to another. Thanks again as it brought back many memories & showed areas I was never in. A side note we always dumped our trash at night so that we couldn’t be tracked. It was also a few moments to breath some fresh air from being many decks below most of the day.
Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk must have been an incredible experience! As the last oil-fired carrier, it holds a special place in naval history, bridging the transition to the nuclear-powered era.
What happens to human waste? Does it go into the depths of the sea, or is it collected and discarded upon return to a port? Thousands of meals a day have to wind up somewhere.
At sea, it's discharged into the ocean, if it's in a large enough ocean. In smaller seas, like the Mediterranean, it's incinerated, close to shore it's held in tanks and later incinerated, discharged with sewer lines at a dock, or held until safe to discharge at sea.
You forgot one huge major part of the comms systems. All US Navy warships also have fully integrated sound powered phone systems. i.e. they operate without any power applied. They are as the name says, sound powered.
I spent hundreds of hours wearing sound powered phones while on lookout duty. Late at night an off duty shipmate would grab a set and read stories for us to ward off boredom and sleep. There would be a dozen grateful sailors listening to those stories. Thanks for reminding me of those wonderful moments. 🫡
@@100Proof-n5djoined February 2024, "this channel has no content" nothing more than a bot attempting to make Americans afraid to join the military. It's not working little troll from China.
These carriers are amazing. The automation on the UK QE class especially. So much so that it only needs 25% of the number of crew than a Gerald Ford Class.
I’m really starting to wonder why putting MASSIVE amounts of money into these things continues to be a good idea. These hypersonic missiles and drones have changed warfare drastically.
@@chriscordray8572 Absolutely, but I question why there’s the need to transition to the Ford class. For what….you know what I’m saying? We’re already decades ahead of everyone else. That’s really my main point I didn’t explain it very well the first time.
I have been disappointed with many Navy Production videos, they seemed uninformed and otherwise lacking. This one started out slow but got better and seems to show real ship features with appropriate voice over.
I was on a WW2 Destroyer (USS Blue) from '65 thru '67. In '67 I spent a day on the Independence and 3 days on the Kitty Hawk (6 hrs 'Huey time' over the Tonkin Gulf) trying to get a gear made for my air search radar. In the meantime, my ship left station so I got a 'ride' off the #3 cat to the Philippines to catch up with it. The last I knew, the Kitty Hawk was 'welded to the pier' in west Manhattan as a tourist attraction.
It’s called a “bulbous bow.” It’s shaped as it is to increase the smooth flow of water over the hull (hydrodynamic efficiency), allowing increased speed and ease of operation.
I was also waiting for that particular thing the whole way trough. Yes, I understand the hydrodynamic aspect but what is inside that considerable volume? Maybe the tour went in there and never mentioned the connection to the lead in circle. :-(
almost everyone looks like theyre 22. how the hell do these kids learn all this complicated shit so quick? trades take 10,000 hrs and even then theres sooooo much more learning to do.
I was aboard the USS Ranger CV-611973-1976. The USS Ranger CIC had a computer under the computer operators that went from one side of the room under then to the other. CIC went from hallway to hallway. These days each operator has a computer station, the ship has wifi. Supply makes their supply orders through email so there is no need for my MOS, Radioman. They still have secure communications.
14-20 days to get a letter back from the states of your sweetheart best thing was the smell of her perfume, or the pine needles she put in the envelope for Christmas the smell of pine needles was incredible. She was my first wife only lasted until a year once I got out, I was 19 she was 17 when we got married no children together, But to this day when I smell that perfume, It takes right back to being in the Navy.
God I wish I could serve on a ship like this in Canada, but during my enlistment, I found I'm to sickly. Thank you to all who aren't, and for posting this video.
I was an OS on the USS Bradley F1041 back in the 70's and I can say CIC has had orders of magnitude change since I was active duty. We used a grease pen and math as much as technology :)
One area that could be added to this review would be the life boats and how an aircraft carrier crew abandons ship into and or with life preserving equipment, all 5,000 crew members.
The ship is part of a carrier group comprising several other ships and submarines. So in the unlikely event of a catastrophe on the carrier, there would be backup.
I am highly Confused. You made a circle to the HULL, Boom you are nolonger sticking to give definition and give a thorough explanation of the HULL , but now the entire Ship, WHY???????
Awesome video. Not wanting to be negative, but if I'd had to wear a camo uniform while onboard the Midway, I might have jumped overboard. I know the reasoning, but this is just plain wrong. (unless you're a Marine that is.)
Still want to check out a carrier Bridge to Keel, Bow to Stern. The whole thing fascinates me. One of the first things that went on my bucket list. Thanks to those who served, and those who serve!
In most yachts, the furthest forward item in the “nose bulb” is the bow thruster. I doubt CVNs have one, but I could be wrong. Tug boats provide fine manouvering, and station keeping thrusters are reserved for NCCs.
"When He Returns" The iron hand it ain't no match for the iron rod The strongest wall will crumble and fall to a mighty God For all those who have eyes and all those who have ears It is only He who can reduce me to tears Don't you cry and don't you die and don't you burn Like a thief in the night, he'll replace wrong with right When he returns. Truth is an arrow and the gate is narrow that is passes through He unleashed His power at an unknown hour that no one knew How long can I listen to the lies of prejudice ? How long can I stay drunk on fear out in the wilderness ? Can I cast it aside, all this loyalty and this pride ? Will I ever learn that there'll be no peace, that the war won't cease Until He returns ? Surrender your crown on this blood-stained ground, take off your mask He sees your deeds, He knows your needs even before you ask How long can you falsify and deny what is real ? How long can you hate yourself for the weakness you conceal ? Of every earthly plan that be known to man, He is unconcerned He's got plans of his own to set up His throne When He returns.
I served aboard as ships company for 6 years aboard Independence (CV-62), was airwing or was TAD to just about every carrier in my career. Spent about a year and a half on the USS America bringing my Sea Pay to just under 13 years at 20 year retirement. Being on a carrier was a tough life then. But I loved it, it was the highlight of my life, every time I looked up at them and then climbed aboard. My favorite system was the Arresting gear machinery room. I has massive brakes the squeel and shriek like the hounds of Hell. I love watching new guys when the first plane traps right above our heads. I don't remember many that didn't fall to the ground. You could feel the concussion and slam of the plane striking the deck. GO NAVY.
The general cleanliness of the vessel, the engine room areas in particular, is impeccable & impressive!
Wow!
That's military discipline
Clean bathrooms with a toothbrush, no water spots allowed, chrome things must be shiny as a mirror etc etc etc
@@Mau-map3 "Clean bathrooms with a toothbrush"
I'd bring that before court when i would be a civilian again.
And then retire for good with all the cash from the settlement *and* and an honourable discharge *and* be eligible for veterans discounts.
@@1000-r3g lololol please allow me to explain, what I meant was that behind toilets and faucets, where sometimes water and dirt accumulates, toothbrushes are used so that every nook and cranny no matter how small, has to be spotless clean....mops and brooms are used to clean the floor , though 😆😆....
@@Mau-map3 Ooooooh.
I understand, thank you very much!
Ok, in that case i would gladly grab that brush and do my job.
That’s why I knew I would always have a job after the Navy. I could be a janitor ANYWHERE.
As a former Marine being a department of the Navy, I have a great respect for sailors aboard these massive vessels.
We're still marines...and always will be...Semper Fidelis.
As an 8-year Aviation side Navy Vet, I spent more time on WestPac and work up deployments with the VMFA Squad people I was friends with in my off time than I did my Squadron mates. I'll be that UBER Driver any day fam. Love n respect
@@Fr-xp9ez I really wonder if anyone who says they are a FORMER Marine was actually ever in the Corps. I've met a number of Marines and none of them referred to themselves as former Marines even if they are no longer in the Corps.
As European citizen, I tell you: they are not serving their country. The enemy is inside.
As a Euroweenie, you'd certainly know.
I still remember it was called DC central..Rest in peace men in the USS Arizona memorial where i had the honor of reenlisting in December 7th 1983...Semper Fidelis...
I want to say thank you to all the brave men and women who serve on our naval forces to keep us safe here in the USA. I sleep so much better at night knowing you are out there doing your service to your country. Thank you to the brave men and women and our naval forces.❤❤❤❤❤
With American border wide open and millions simply walking in and INVADING your country right now.... This ship is doing literally NOTHING for America's defense. ZERO. NADA.
It's a huge money pit. costs BILLIONS $$$ to maintain and used only to scare little countries around the world...
What a shame.
I served on the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 from 1962-1964. It was the last oil fired Carrier and was decommissioned in 2009 and has since been scraped. The new nuclear powered Carriers might only be refueled ever 20 years but still require replenishment while under way with food, jet fuel and ordinance. Bottom Line is they are and were all amazing.
Not quite right. The last non-nuclear carrier was the JFK CV-67.
"has since been *scrapped*
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I was on the USS Ranger CV-61 from 1988-1993, and it was the same way!!
@@melwig2813 You are not quite right...JFK CV-67 was decommissioned on March 23, 2007, and the Kitty Hawk was decommissioned on May 12, 2009 making her the last oiled fired carrier.
I think the new Ford battleship doesn't have too for 35years
A massive war ship being operated by a bunch of 18,19,20 year olds SO AWESOME...... GOD'S SPEED.....THANK YOU ALL.
I can only imagine how complex and organized everything needs to be to keep a vessel of this size operational. Amazing insight into what goes on below deck
I was on uss George Washington (CVN 73) from 2001-2006. Brings back memories.
Cool, not
I miss my dad so much, was on the USS TEXAS battleship, 1944-46❤
So sorry for your loss. 💔
CIC has really evolved since I was in CIC on the Enterprise In 1968-1969.
So sorry!
He was only 2 years old!?
@@yoyo5069 don't be a jerk
Not carrying diesel fuel for the ship saves over 10% of the ships capacity.
Stores for aviation fuel, ammo, and crew supplies is increased.
Nuclear fuel is big advantage.
True. Only design issue with that is the mid-life refit, which costs a pretty penny due to the Nuclear Plants
Conventional don't use diesel. It's all oils or any burnable fluid sprayed into a steam boiler. Even the nuclear powered aircraft is still a steam generator to power the ships engines.
Thank you captain obvious
@@bertblue9683 The concept is obvious, but not the amount. I was quantifying the impact.
I'm probably the only person on earth who got to steer a DDG (destroyer) when I was 11 yrs old. This was back in 1973 when my Dad was nearing the end of his Naval career as a SCPO on an Adams class destroyer. All the familes of the crew got to go on a cruise from Norfolk to Yorktown. It just so happened that the Skipper was a family friend of my Dad's. When we went up to the bridge he let me sit in his chair and take the helm 50 degrees port. True story...
Ok Tampon Tim.
@@TheManDownstairs13 FYI, I voted for Reagan twice, have NEVER voted Democrat and am an ardent Trump supporter (going to the polls today to vote for him). My Dad's ship was the USS Conyngham (DDG-17) SCPO David E. Winkler. The Skipper was Lloyd Fernal. If you've got anything else to say about it, then perhaps we can make arrangements for you to say it to my face - Cheers
I think you need to get out more buddy.
@@CH-tp4wz Oh please. You're the one who needs to find something better to do with your time than being a keyboard warrior who trolls people on YT.
Just needed to drop in and laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is hilarious
2:14 I always enjoy learning about “marbles of engineering.”🤦♂️
It’s even in the cc.😂
I was born in Honduras , i grew up since childhood in United States ,im interested, in having a career for me for four years , i think im more interested in the US Navy ❤, so i can have the oppurtunity to make a good change and impact of me.
Do a trade like electrician or mechanic and your set for life.
It's 6 years, not 4.
I had the privilege and honor to weld on the Carl Vinson aircraft carrier at Newport News Shipyard in 1982.
I was the welder on the crew that installed TV-DTS, IFLOLS, and the SPN-46 Radar aboard the Carl Vinson in 2001 at PSNS. She is by far my favorite CVN.
Excelent!! Thank you for your top of the line work sir 💪🏻
@@ryanskare6670thank you for your top of line work sir 💪🏻
@@ryanskare6670 Awesome
@jayjay-bz3rr served top side on the Vinson from 01 to 05, she's a good ol girl, got a lot of nautical miles on that 'boat'
God BLESS ALL OUR MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE THAT PROTECT US FROM HARM AND THAT GAVE THERE LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM. ❤
God? Lol
@@bertblue9683you think all of this exploded from nothing? 😂🤪
I was aboard the “MIGHTY O”. USS ORISKANY CVA 34 from 1967 to 1971. I was a boatswain mate and got the thrill of being a helmsman during flight ops and regular steaming.
Again you forgot the people that keep the clothes clean,the hair cut,the stores to buy things at.These are the people of the S3 div without them you would have a very unhappy crew.
YOU forgot the 100 or so PILOTS, without whom the whole thing serves no purpose whatever.
SORRY.@@penultimateh766
@@penultimateh766bottom line
@@penultimateh766Wasn’t aware pilots were under S3 as well. Learn something new every day. Huh.
God bless all who service our country
"serve"
I did 12 years MM ..
US Navy is the best. 👍
He is not serving his country many thousands of miles away from the USA.They make billionaires richer.Veterans are homeless.
I served on USS George Washington CVN-73 from 2006-2008. It's INSANE how many people are crammed into that ship. Whether you were going to smoke, check out haz mat, or grab chow...lines forever.
But the views from our weapon platforms were incredible. I'll never forget watching from the aft CIWS mount as dolphins chased the ship.
SO MANY jellyfish lighting up in the water near the Starboard Bow's smoking sponson at night, dude! Pure magic!!!!
@@CoffinBait-i7z Just watch out for those FOD walk downs when the smoking lamp gets lit 🤣
So
Just like prison
@dpatt6175 Nah. Even in the middle of the ocean, you have more freedom than a prison. And the food is way better...most of the time.
"Lounges equipped with televisions... " Looked like a squadron briefing room to me, that doubles as a theatre.
Yes. That was a ready room.
The most fascinating is the people, from the designers to the constructors to the crew it is this group of people who have always and will in the future win wars. While the equipment is important it is the ingenuity, foresight, competence and most importantly dedications that make the US the mightiest power to ever exist.
It's concerning seeing the 'Made in China' box in the kitchen of our Naval ships kitchen. Let alone, other places. 13:23
Good eye hahaha
No joke!
With that logic go sell 90% of your possessions.
@quetzalcoatlz some things can't be bought but outside the U.S. Im also not on a Naval carrier. You can't tell me there are no plastic and metal utensil companies in the U.S.? GTFO here with dumbass statements like. It's a naval carrier from items that are not exaxtly from pur allies, not a private home. If it said made in Britain, Germany, Japan, Taiwan even, no problems. China, problem.
When you're out at sea, you take on replenishments from wherever you're sailing through...
Carrier life is the best experience in the navy...I served on USS JFK CV67 USS George Washington CVN73..USS GHW Bush CVN 77..Go Navy
Wow! No way
Connie,Stennis,Kitty Hawk,Ike ,Jfk, did the 97 Med Cruise on the JFK
Capt Fahey and XO Bader.
I served aboard the USS Independence (CV-62) a conventional powered aircraft carrier. I’m not sure what’s happened to the language but I commonly hear the ships screws referred to as “propellers”. If you called them that, when I was in, somebody would look at you and say “Propellers are for airplanes”
In the last few years I’ve noticed even sailors call them props or propellers. I know I didn’t make up calling them screws, but what happened?
You're correct. They are properly called screws. My father...a sailor too...always said that too.
I was a MM ...several destroyers...12 yrs.
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@@JusticeAlways Thank you! I was beginning to wonder if I was having memory problems. Old age, as Charles de Gaulle says, “is a shipwreck.”
Ships' propellers?! Screw that.
The term is correct. Aircraft propellers are termed "airscrews".
Feel like this is one of those "Its not a gun its a rifle" things.
The realization that just ONE American carrier is more powerful than the ENTIRE air force of some countries is mind blowing.
@@CyberSystemOverload no it's not.. we talking a carrier from the USA .. that's the most powerful country of the universe period , what you expect? Weak ships ?
@@CyberSystemOverload mmmhh nahh
Thanks Lord for bible study class
Military might means nothing without God. Thanks Lord for your salvation
@@Shaolin91z whatta ????
@@Shaolin91z Are you serious or trolling?
Good to know it's carefully welded together!
I am amazed at the food services provided on these huge ships. It appears the food quality is far superior to that provided in the past. My father-in-law served in the Canadian Navy in WWII, where the food left much to be desired. The American navy was a bit better, but became monotonous. The Canadians and Brits were permitted booze on their ships (rum) whereas the Yank ships were dry, so whenever they met, the Americans traded food for booze.
Remember, things like loaves of bread are just too bulky to store, so instead ingredients like flour are brought on board. And then loaves of bread are freshly baked for thousands of hungry sailors EVERY DAY.
Yeah, the airplanes with their turbine engines going mach 3 are boring compared to the potatoes.
I have worked with several guys that served on such vessels. According to them. Those massive hulls had lots of hiding places. Secret little compartments you could sneak of to and get high, or laid. You know when you were supposed to be peeling potatoes or whatever...
Those spaces are called "voids", because they are supposed to be void of personnel. 😮. They are actually an integral part of the ships ability to remain afloat after the hull is damaged. The small voids fill with water instead of the rest of the ship.
I have no personal experience with those spaces 👀
What a great vid! Really enjoyed the in depth view, amazig piece of engineering.
Keep in mind that many of these amazing people that are responsible for some of the most expensive equipment and dire responsibilities are basically just kids!!! Amazing
Recently saw a video of some member of the crew of one of these Carriers saying the average age is 19 years old. Is this true?
You grow up fast in the military. Having a serious responsibility and the fear of what happens if you screw up, ages you really quickly. I'm speaking from experience.
@philipsmithers4826 No, it's closer to 23. Most of the work is performed by 18-24 year old junior enlisted. They are supervised by 24-26 year old NCO's (non commissioned officer), they are supervised by 26-28 year old NCO's with higher rank, etc.
You forgot to mention the bowling allies and billiard parlors they have! Former destroyer sailor here….
Damn near like sleeping in a coffin being in those bunks, those would take me a bit to get use to. You get more sleep space in jail than we do in the Navy.
It's not bad unless you are easily frightened. Being awakened for midnight watch can cause a serious headache if you try to sit up suddenly. Never happened to me though 🤕.
that's super video 100/100 thank you a lot for share
Amazing and beautiful ships.
I like the ships.very beautiful and impressive.professional sailors
I like women
Outstanding video! Does an excellent job of showing the diversity of jobs required to operate a carrier. I liked all the closeups of the people (especially young people) doing their jobs. The video made it clear that everyone has a critical job and that every job requires a serious work ethic. I'm hoping (for the Navy) that a LOT of young viewers will see this video and say, "I've worked enough go-nowhere, low paying, uninteresting jobs. I'm gonna join THESE people and start me a worthwhile career." Expand your opportunities and your brain and make something of yourself. The Navy--the military, in general--is an excellent place to start. (I'm a Marine, but not a 'recruiter'--other than to say that it makes sense to make something of yourself.) Go for it, young folks. I wanna sleep well tonight and you can have a big part in making that happen. Good luck.
The pilots are a tad more critical than the other people.
Top-notch engineering. Shows why the United States is the most powerful country in the world.
Most powerful country that is currently run by buffoons!
Great video.
Reminds me of my Navy days HS-15 (Helicopter Squadron), we went to sea on the Carriers USS America (CV-66) and the USS Independence (CV-62). Some good times and some tough times. I'd certainly do it again if I could live those days over again.
So what
I was part of the welding crew that put this massive thing together..people don't realize how much work this thing took
very impressive.....love this video
If you’re wondering about the part that is circled,that’s for mating with female ships.
Very well-done video. Thanks for posting.
Excellent overview! So Complex!
Lol at the Russian bot asking for classified info.
Trump sold that information to Russia, China and Saudi Arabia 4 more than 3 years ago
Ha ha, yes, I chuckled at that part of the video.
As if anybody will just post information on the secret parts of this ship...
I was going to troll post the channel, and talk about the di-lithium crystal processing station and how that is a whale of a time.... but, saw your comment 😂
Spent 4 yrs on CVA-62, loved every day !!! Biggest mistake of my life was getting out of the NAVY !!! If your in... STAY IN !!!
I was on the Indy from 70-73. 3 Mediterranean cruises! Great memories!
I was blown away when I toured the USS Lexington, that thing is nothing compared to these machines!
Great Video! I Was Stationed On 3 Aircraft Carriers: Uss America..Uss Saratoga..& Uss Forrestal. Amazing Peace Keeping & War Ships! Just Amazing!
When were you on CVA66?
@@Kordziel Please Excuse My Error! On Was Not Ships Company On The USS America CVA66, I Was An Aviation Electrons Tech..VF 101 F4 Phanthom Training Squadron Stationed At Naval Air Station Oceana or NAS Oceana United States Navy Naval Air Station Virginia Beach, Virginia...We Frequently Performed Training (Catapults /Aressing Gear, Catapult Assisted Take-Off / Aresting Gear Flight Deck Catches On The USS America 1966-1967.
All of it is fascinating and awe inspiring. However, the part that interests me the most is the meal preparation. 18k meals per day?! I have a hard time planning for the week. I cannot imagine the planning and storage logistics involved. Whatever else on the ship that works or doesn't, the crew has to eat! Amazing video. Thank you for letting us get some insight.
I served on the USS Coral Sea. It’s just like you described. What carrier are you showing? Great video.
I worked with a guided missal designed to destroy the radar in Vietnam. As you described we had special elevators just to move our missals as needed to the flight deck. Being on the flight deck, or any area of the ship I was called a RED Shirt, that meant that I worked with ordnance. The different colors are to describe what area you work in as not everyone can be on the flight deck when you’re doing operations, landing & launching aircraft. The hanger bay was also use to store most of our aircraft when in Vietnam as we didn’t want anyone to track our planes. We always had 2 jets ready to take off if necessary when we were just going from one place to another. Thanks again as it brought back many memories & showed areas I was never in. A side note we always dumped our trash at night so that we couldn’t be tracked. It was also a few moments to breath some fresh air from being many decks below most of the day.
Very nice presentation and knowledge of Warships Life also
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk must have been an incredible experience! As the last oil-fired carrier, it holds a special place in naval history, bridging the transition to the nuclear-powered era.
What happens to human waste?
Does it go into the depths of the sea, or is it collected and discarded upon return to a port?
Thousands of meals a day have to wind up somewhere.
At sea, it's discharged into the ocean, if it's in a large enough ocean. In smaller seas, like the Mediterranean, it's incinerated, close to shore it's held in tanks and later incinerated, discharged with sewer lines at a dock, or held until safe to discharge at sea.
Brings back memories
Excellent video,
All thumbs up
Look forward to the vid about the latest carriers.
You forgot one huge major part of the comms systems. All US Navy warships also have fully integrated sound powered phone systems. i.e. they operate without any power applied. They are as the name says, sound powered.
I spent hundreds of hours wearing sound powered phones while on lookout duty. Late at night an off duty shipmate would grab a set and read stories for us to ward off boredom and sleep. There would be a dozen grateful sailors listening to those stories. Thanks for reminding me of those wonderful moments. 🫡
@@ComancheWarrior63 Yep I learned how important they are too once a ship loses all power.
I think I'm just fascinated by just the daily life on these ships.
The closest thing to an imperial star destroyer you can get.
The Chinese Government will thank you very much for this video!
They already have it courtesy of Bill Clinton….remeber.
I wonder if they will post the blueprints and instructions how to build one?
They already know about the stuff in this video.
Nothing confidential here.
None of this is classified
Right On Go Army!
We in the Navy really appreciate you guys in the Army, because you go to places that are really tough for us. Whaddya call them? Continents, right?
The canteen ! Food looks awesome
No lay offs, nobody gets fired, employments issues, FREE RENT and Free health care. Free food !! No housing crisis...
Socialism!!!!
@@DanBeech-ht7sw military
@@DanBeech-ht7sw yup ... military...almost Cummunism.
It is a dictatorship in a loose sense.
It's more powerful than some small countries
I was on the USS RICHARD E.BYRD stationed Norfolk Virginia from 1978 till 1982 guided missile destroyer.
Norfolk, Virginia '83-"87, USS Spruance DD-963. Spruance class destroyer, "First and Finest".
my friends served on this ship, it brings back our sad memories.when watching this video, because my friends are in heaven😓😓
Sorry about your friends! May they Rest In Peace!
That’s what you get when you go into the military 🎉
@@100Proof-n5djoined February 2024, "this channel has no content" nothing more than a bot attempting to make Americans afraid to join the military. It's not working little troll from China.
I have the greatest respect for the Marines who are living in one of the biggest Aircraft Carrier.
Great and fascinating video, most illustrative, congrats are in full order. Job well done indeed.
As we say in the Navy: "Well done". I was (and proud of it) PN3 Ship's USS FOX (DLG-33) second Vietnam tour 1966-67. ☮
These carriers are amazing. The automation on the UK QE class especially. So much so that it only needs 25% of the number of crew than a Gerald Ford Class.
Thanks for the heads up i was thinking about buying a aircraft carrier
I’m really starting to wonder why putting MASSIVE amounts of money into these things continues to be a good idea.
These hypersonic missiles and drones have changed warfare drastically.
"2 types of ships: Targets & Submarines".
Because a airwing is a huge advantage to any military. And drones still need launch platforms
@@chriscordray8572 Absolutely, but I question why there’s the need to transition to the Ford class. For what….you know what I’m saying?
We’re already decades ahead of everyone else.
That’s really my main point I didn’t explain it very well the first time.
I have been disappointed with many Navy Production videos, they seemed uninformed and otherwise lacking. This one started out slow but got better and seems to show real ship features with appropriate voice over.
I was on a WW2 Destroyer (USS Blue) from '65 thru '67. In '67 I spent a day on the Independence and 3 days on the Kitty Hawk (6 hrs 'Huey time' over the Tonkin Gulf) trying to get a gear made for my air search radar. In the meantime, my ship left station so I got a 'ride' off the #3 cat to the Philippines to catch up with it. The last I knew, the Kitty Hawk was 'welded to the pier' in west Manhattan as a tourist attraction.
Remember the old saying loose lips sinks ship.
I know what that front is but wonder why they point it out but never mention it.
Good point?
Perhaps ‘they’ want to know!
It’s called a “bulbous bow.” It’s shaped as it is to increase the smooth flow of water over the hull (hydrodynamic efficiency), allowing increased speed and ease of operation.
It breaks the water so the hull doesn't get pounded by big ripples in the water, also increases performance
I was also waiting for that particular thing the whole way trough. Yes, I understand the hydrodynamic aspect but what is inside that considerable volume? Maybe the tour went in there and never mentioned the connection to the lead in circle. :-(
almost everyone looks like theyre 22. how the hell do these kids learn all this complicated shit so quick? trades take 10,000 hrs and even then theres sooooo much more learning to do.
A-School and then on-the-job supervised training. It just works.
Ceilings in the hangar bay? And all this time I have been calling it the overhead.
He's clearly a civi
AO's are the best of the bunch!!!
8:55 Classic Toaster Mac on the desk...
Caught my eye too shows us how old the doco was
I was aboard the USS Ranger CV-611973-1976. The USS Ranger CIC had a computer under the computer operators that went from one side of the room under then to the other. CIC went from hallway to hallway. These days each operator has a computer station, the ship has wifi. Supply makes their supply orders through email so there is no need for my MOS, Radioman. They still have secure communications.
14-20 days to get a letter back from the states of your sweetheart best thing was the smell of her perfume, or the pine needles she put in the envelope for Christmas the smell of pine needles was incredible. She was my first wife only lasted until a year once I got out, I was 19 she was 17 when we got married no children together, But to this day when I smell that perfume, It takes right back to being in the Navy.
I lived on the Lincoln for 5 years. 98 to 03. I'll have to watch this later.
God I wish I could serve on a ship like this in Canada, but during my enlistment, I found I'm to sickly.
Thank you to all who aren't, and for posting this video.
Fantastic👍
I was an OS on the USS Bradley F1041 back in the 70's and I can say CIC has had orders of magnitude change since I was active duty. We used a grease pen and math as much as technology :)
Wait there. Did I just see an Apple 1 at 8:55. Interesting vid though :)
Yep I saw it too. Immediately wondered when this video was made
One area that could be added to this review would be the life boats and how an aircraft carrier crew abandons ship into and or with life preserving equipment, all 5,000 crew members.
The ship is part of a carrier group comprising several other ships and submarines. So in the unlikely event of a catastrophe on the carrier, there would be backup.
There are no lifeboats. Self contained life rafts are used. They automatically inflate when submerged in water.
I am highly Confused. You made a circle to the HULL, Boom you are nolonger sticking to give definition and give a thorough explanation of the HULL , but now the entire Ship, WHY???????
Yes. What's in the bulbus bow?
I know, right!
Lol, I was expecting some about the bulb as well ! Maybe there's not much / enough in it to do xtra report ?? 😅🤗✌️🍀🌻
It's shaped like that for stability and speed. It's mostly solid and is part of the ships ballast system. Behind it is the anchor chain locker.
Awesome video. Not wanting to be negative, but if I'd had to wear a camo uniform while onboard the Midway, I might have jumped overboard. I know the reasoning, but this is just plain wrong. (unless you're a Marine that is.)
The bridge is the place to be . In out of the weather , great view, what could be better than that?
Still want to check out a carrier Bridge to Keel, Bow to Stern. The whole thing fascinates me. One of the first things that went on my bucket list. Thanks to those who served, and those who serve!
8:55, that computer sitting on the desk on the left
Great very nice
I was a tradesman on a Forrest Sherman class destroyer, DD944. Our CIC was very primitive compared to today's technology.
The USS FORD (CVN-78) uses concrete to encase its reactors?! Tell us more.
I love the hangar deck.
In most yachts, the furthest forward item in the “nose bulb” is the bow thruster. I doubt CVNs have one, but I could be wrong. Tug boats provide fine manouvering, and station keeping thrusters are reserved for NCCs.
"When He Returns"
The iron hand it ain't no match for the iron rod
The strongest wall will crumble and fall to a mighty God
For all those who have eyes and all those who have ears
It is only He who can reduce me to tears
Don't you cry and don't you die and don't you burn
Like a thief in the night, he'll replace wrong with right
When he returns.
Truth is an arrow and the gate is narrow that is passes through
He unleashed His power at an unknown hour that no one knew
How long can I listen to the lies of prejudice ?
How long can I stay drunk on fear out in the wilderness ?
Can I cast it aside, all this loyalty and this pride ?
Will I ever learn that there'll be no peace, that the war won't cease
Until He returns ?
Surrender your crown on this blood-stained ground, take off your mask
He sees your deeds, He knows your needs even before you ask
How long can you falsify and deny what is real ?
How long can you hate yourself for the weakness you conceal ?
Of every earthly plan that be known to man, He is unconcerned
He's got plans of his own to set up His throne
When He returns.
Great video! I wish you had mentioned medical also.