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Much goes into flight operations aboard today's modern US Navy aircraft carriers. Preparations for a launch or recovery very much resemble a well-choreographed ballet. Those involved in the evolution have specific, clearly defined roles, and are easily recognizable by the color of their jerseys and helmets.
The Air Department aboard the Aircraft Carrier consists of the following Divisions:
V-1 Division is responsible for moving aircraft on the flight deck and "spotting" catapults. They are also responsible for making sure the flight deck is free of foreign object debris (FOD). V-2 Division maintains and operates all of the catapult launching and arresting gear. V-3 Division has about 80 people and is responsible for moving aircraft in the hangar bay. V-4 Division has about 50-60 people who work on the flight deck; fueling aircraft, defueling aircraft and repairing fuel stations. V-5 Division consisting of approximately 15 Sailors, handles primary flight control. This division works with the air boss and keeps track of all of the aircraft.
Color of Jersey
Color of Helmet
Tasks
Photo
blue
blue
blue
white
no photo available
blue
yellow yellow (The letters "UI" on a helmet stand for "Under Instruction" and indicate that this "Yellow Shirt" is an apprentice. Photo.)
no photo available
yellow
yellow
green
green
- Catapult and Arresting Gear Crews - Air Wing Maintenance Personnel Photographer's Mates - Catapult and Arresting Gear Officers - Cargo Handling Personnel - Helicopter Landing Signal Enlisted Personnel (LSE) no photo available
green
green
white
green
brown
white
white
white
white
green
brown
brown
- Air Wing Plane Captains - Air Wing Line Leading Petty Officers
brown
red
purple
purple
- Aviation Fuels
red
red