DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FLEET LOGISTICS SUPPORT SQUADRON FOUR ZERO 9216 FOURTH AVE NORFOLK, VA 2351 1-2298 Ser VRC40-00/091 23 Mar 00 From: Commanding Officer, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO To: Director of Naval History (NOSBH), Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, 901 M. Street SE, Washington, DC 20374-5060 Subj: 1999 COMMAND HISTORY Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5750.12F Encl: (1) 1999 Command History (2) Biography of Commanding Officer (3) Monthly Operational Summaries for 1999 1. Per reference (a), enclosures (1) through (3) are submitted. Acting
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FLEET LOGISTICS SUPPORT SQUADRON FOUR ZERO
9216 FOURTH AVE NORFOLK, VA 2351 1-2298
Ser VRC40-00/091 23 Mar 00
From: Commanding Officer, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO
To: Director of Naval History (NOSBH), Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, 901 M. Street SE, Washington, DC 20374-5060
Subj: 1999 COMMAND HISTORY
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5750.12F
Encl: (1) 1999 Command History (2) Biography of Commanding Officer (3) Monthly Operational Summaries for 1999
1. Per reference (a), enclosures (1) through (3) are submitted.
Acting
VRC-40 1999 COMMAND HISTORY
1. Command Composition and Organization:
a. Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO (VRC-40) is assigned the joint tasks of Carrier-Onboard-Delivery (COD) and Naval Special Warfare Support Service to the Navy's SECOND, FIFTH, and SIXTH Fleet. VRC-40 performs these missions in the C-2A (R) "Greyhound" Aircraft .
b. The Grumman C-2A carries the largest cargo pay-load of any fixed wing carrier aircraft and is the mainstay of the Carrier Battle Group logistics support effort. The Greyhound's optimum fuel efficiency and range enable VRC-40 "Rawhides" to provide invaluable service to the vast SECOND, FIFTH, and SIXTH Fleet operating areas. VRC-40 directly affects the combat readiness of every Atlantic Fleet Carrier Battle Group, supporting up to six carriers at any given time. The Rawhides have a unique operating environment. VRC-40 operates 365 days a year whenever and wherever an Atlantic Fleet Battle Group is underway. The Rawhides do not deploy as a unit; instead, a two- plane, self-sustaining detachment is assigned to each deploying Carrier Battle Group. The detachment operates embarked or from land based sites, providing the Battle Group with flexible and expeditious delivery of high priority personnel, mail, and cargo. VRC-40 also supports all Atlantic Fleet Carriers in routine SECOND Fleet exercises.
c. The homeport of VRC-40 is Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia.
d. VRC-40's Immediate Superior in Command is Commander, Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMAEWWINGLANT), also located at Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia.
e. The Commanding Officer from 12 March to present is Commander James A. Hubbard.
VRC-40 1999 COMMAND HISTORY
f . Aircraft Assigned:
Side Number Tail Number Date Reported to VRC-40 (former custodian) JAN 94 (VAW-120) JUN 92 (VR-24) APR 94 (VAW-120) MAY 97 (VAW-120) JUL 97 (VAW-120) FEB 90 (NAVPROBETH) JUL 87 (VAW-120) OCT 97 (VAW-120) JUN 87 (NAVPROBETH) APR 91 (VR-24) NOV 92 (VR-24) piW( 93 (VR-24) JAN 93 (VR-24) JAN 96 (VAW-120) APR 98 (VAW-120) JUL 98 (VAW-120)
2. Chronoloqy of Events for CY 99:
a. AZl(AW) Rothfuss was named 1999 Shore Sailor of the Year for service performed in Calendar Year 1998.
b. AEl(AW) Kinslow was named 1999 Sea Sailor of the Year for service performed in Calendar Year 1998.
c. Operations:
22-31 Jan: Supported the USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67) and the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75) in the Jacksonville Florida Operating Area (JAXOA)
1-28 Feb: Supported the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) and the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75) in the JAXOA, Virginia Capes Operating Area (VCOA), and the Puerto Rico Operating Area (PROA)
VRC-40 1999 COMMAND HISTORY
3-31 Mar: Supported the USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67), USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 7 5 ) , USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) , and the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) in the JAXOA and VCOA. Supported Flight Deck Certification and Deployment of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)
7-30 Apr: Supported the USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67) in the JAXOA and PROA
28 Apr: Detachment IV Deployed with the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65)
12-21 May: Supported the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in the JAXOA and PROA
8-16 Jun: Supported the USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 69) with Flight Deck Certification
11-30 Jun: Supported the USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 67) and the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in the VCOA, JAXOA, and PROA
1-30 Jul: Supported the USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 671 and the USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in the Cherry Point, North Carolina Operating Area (CPOA), PROA, and VCOA
3-20 Aug: Supported the USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 69) and the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in the VCOA and JAXOA
25-31 Aug: Supported the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75) in Flight Deck Certification in the VCOA
17-22 Sep: Detachment TWO Deployed with the USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV 69)
21-30 Sep: Supported the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75), USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), and the USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in the VCOA, PROA, and JAXOA
VRC-40 1999 Cc)MWNl HISTORY
1-31 Oct: Supported the USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 69), USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75), and the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) in the PROA, JAXOA, and VCOA
1-22 Nov: Supported the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) in the VCOA
12-17 Nov: Conducted Field Carrier Landing Practice at NAS Key West, Florida
1-18 Dec: Supported the USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN 691, the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), and the USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75)
3. Narrative:
a. The VRC-40 "Rawhides" have successfully completed another active year. The Rawhides surpassed 16 years of mishap free flying on 23 August 1999 to include 74,000 flight hours and 10,000 carrier catapults/arrested landings. This is only one of the hallmarks of accomplishments for VRC-40. The squadron enhanced its efficiency by incorporating contract maintenance to supplement manning shortfalls. The cohesion of civilian maintainers and enlisted personnel has improved the working knowledge of the aircraft maintenance personnel. The squadron also has one of its aircraft participating in an Inertial Navigation System upgrade for mission enhancement. Included in these accomplishments is support for six aircraft carriers, deployed detachments, and detachments to Puerto Rico and Key West for training.
b. VRC-40's secondary mission is Special Warfare support for the U.S. Navy SEALS. VRC-40 implemented an innovative way to deploy two SEAL Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (Ducks), increasing the prior airdrop limitation of one duck from the C-2. The ability to drop two Ducks from one C-2 has thoroughly enhanced SEAL/C-2 mission capability.
VRC-40 1999 CObMMD HISTORY
c. Public Relations could be considered one of the Rawhides1 most important missions. VRC-40 is routinely a Distinguished Visitor's (i. e., Ambassador, Foreign Dignitary, Celebrity, etc ... ) first impression of the U.S. Navy. VRC-40 takes pride in providing professional service and public relations to all the men and women who fly with the Rawhides. VRC-40 also participates in nationwide airshows to promote the Carrier-Onboard-Delivery (COB) Community and the U.S. Navy.
d. VRC-40's impressive 1999 statistics include:
Total Passengers carried: 21,871
Cargo carried: 2,222,719 lbs
Mail carried: 735,324 lbs
Arrested Landings: 1,031
Sorties : 1,525
Flight Hours:
e. Detachment Cruise Operations:
Number of Sorties Scheduled: 412
Number of Sorties Flown: (99% completion)
Number of Flight Hours: 1,521.5
Number of Night Hours:
Number of Carrier Arrested Landings: 338
Amount of Cargo Carried:
Amount of Mail Carried:
1,145,305 lbs
546,654 lbs
Number of Passengers Carried: 7,472
Number of Distinguished Visitors Carried: 618
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY - -
FLEET LOGISTICS SUFPORT SQUADRON FOUR ZERO 921 6 FOURTH AVE
NORFOLK, VA 23511-2298
3710 Ser vRC~O/ 043 5 Feb 99
From: Com~nding Officer, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO To: Commander, Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
Subj : VRC-40 MONTHLY OPEWTIONAL S W R Y FOR JANURSY 1999
1. Squadron totals:
HOURS 248.1
SORTIES 74
CV LANDINGS 34
2. Logistics data:
SXIP/II%IT SUPPORTED BOURS SORTIES PAX' S/DVr S VJ*I L CPRGO VRC-40 95.1 3 6 20/0 0 1,700 SPEC WF2FFRE 1.5 1 O/O 0 0 USS KENNEDY 13.2 3 15/12 0 1,150 USS ENTERPRISE 113.6 2 6 354/60 44,450 64,730 USS TRL24UJ.N 24.7 8 141/70 573 8,847
TOTALS 248.1 7 4 530/142 45,023 76,427
3. Additional unscheduled requirements:
SHIP/bTNIT SUPPORTED DATE ROUTE NONE
4 . Point to point logistics flights:
SHIP/UNIT SUPPORTED DATE ROUTE NONE
5. Ship data:
SHIP DAYS AT SEA
USS ENTERPRISE USS KENNEDY USS TRbY4N
APPROVED EY
DAYS RECEIVING COD SERVICES
F n c l ( 3 )
6. PROJECTED OPERATIONS FOR FEBRUARY :
SHIP - DAYS AT SEA COD DAYS OP A R ~
USS ENTERPRISE USS ROOSEVELT USS TRUM4N
MED PROA JAX OA
Nd/=- M. R. BOETTCHER
Copy to: CNAL (N-32/34) VRC-40 OPERATIONS
3710 Ser VRC40/
From: Commanding Officer, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO To: Commander, Airborne Early Warning Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
Subj: VRC-40 MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY 1999
1. Squadron totals:
HOURS 403.9
SORTIES 11 6
CV LANDINGS 107
2. Logistics data:
SHIP/UNIT SUPPORTED HOURS SORTIES PAX/DVr S MAIL CARGO VRC- 4 0 57.6 25 O/ 0 0 0 SPEC W ~ F A R E USS ENTERPRISE USS ROOSEVELT USS TRUMAN 26.4 6 162/ 23 705 11,675
TOTALS 403.9 116 1498/ 398 67,090 225,358
3. Additional unscheduled requirements:
SHIP/UNIT SUPPORTED DATE ROUTE
NONE
4. Point to point logistics flights:
SHIP/UNIT SUPPORTED DATE ROUTE USS ENTERPRISE 6 FEB UNK USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE USS ROOSEVELT USS ROOSEVELT USS ROOSEVELT
11 FEB 12 FEB 14 FEB 15 FEB 16 FEB 17 FEB 18 FEB 26 FEB 27 FEB 3 FEB 22 FEB 23 FEB