Ship Departments and Missions
The Administration Department is one of the most diverse departments on board, affecting everyone on the ship. Tasked with providing administrative assistance and service related functions for the crew. The department is responsible for handling the ship’s 3,000-plus service records, processing crew leave, separations and reenlistments. Educational and career advisors for the department assist crewmembers in areas such as education, advancement and career information. Furthermore, the department is entrusted with the responsibility for calculation and payment of wages and allowances to all Sailors assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
The Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) provides intermediate level component repairs to support the embarked air wing and other ships in the strike group. This includes the repair of aircraft engines, electronics and electrical systems, hydraulic and airframe systems, weapon systems, life support systems, and support equipment.
The Air Department is the Navy’s finest and our largest department. More than 600 trained and highly motivated Officers, Chief Petty Officers and Sailors are charged with the primary mission of this great ship-to safely launch and recover aircraft. This involves operating and maintaining the ship’s catapults, arresting gear and visual landing aid systems. The department also ensures the safe movement and security of assigned aircraft in the ship’s hangar bay and on the flight deck. Air Department also operates and maintains the ship’s aircraft fueling system and air control tower.
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The Combat Systems Department is responsible for the maintenance and operational reliability for air search, air traffic control, and surface navigation radar. The department also maintains the ship’s internal and external telephone and radio communications, Global Positioning System and navigational sensor, control and display systems, a variety of secure and non-secure network software and hardware that provide e-mail, Web and other services. The department is also in charge of inbound and outbound network security, command and control systems and weapons systems, which enable the ship and the carrier strike group’s warfighters to complete their mission.
The Command Religious Ministries Department oversees religious ministry programs on board and provides personal counseling services for its Sailors. The department manages the ship’s library and acts as a liaison between the ship and the American Red Cross, the Fleet, and Family Service Center and the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. RELMIN is also responsible for coordinating all of the ship’s community outreach and school volunteer programs.
The Deck Department. Boatswain’s mates represent the keepers of tradition aboard Truman. The boatswain’s mates of Deck Department wear the crossed anchors representing the oldest rating in the Navy. In today’s Navy, they carry forward the heritage and traditions from the days of wooden ships and iron men. They are the caretakers of the ship’s two 30-ton anchors and ship’s forecastle, which not only houses the anchors but is also used for special ceremonies, religious services, and large meetings. The hard-working Sailors in deck department also maintain Underway Replenishment (UNREP) stations, the ship’s mooring lines, the exterior hull of the ship, two ship’s rigid hull inflatable boats, boat davit, two boat booms, fantail, stern dock, and the ship’s life rafts. Deck boatswain’s mates perform the most demanding of all seamanship evolutions requiring leadership, dedication, and teamwork. They bring the ship to life while manning the transfer stations for UNREP, stand watches as Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch, lookout and helmsman watches.
The Engineering Department provides technical expertise for the safe operation and maintenance of the ship’s machinery systems. The department is manned by Sailors from Auxiliary, Damage Control, Electrical, Maintenance and Repair Divisions. They are the masters of all engineering disciplines. From the anchor at the bow, to the steering gear in the stern, engineers have responsibilities within every space on board. Engineers lead from the front and are the workhorses behind the equipment that sustains superior combat operations at sea.
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The Health Services Department is our one-stop shop for all Sailors aboard the ship and carrier strike group who require medical care. Among its services are general surgery, X-ray, basic laboratory, acute emergency care, routine physicals, physical therapy, psychological counseling, dental care, and vaccinations.
Legal Department. The primary role of the Legal Department is to advise the Commanding Officer on all legal matters including personnel administrative and disciplinary actions, investigations, ethics and operational law. In addition, the Legal Department provides legal advice and services ranging from drafting wills and powers of attorney to legal counseling for and training for the crew.
The Media Department personnel are the ship’s public affairs and visual information experts. They present the USS Harry S.Truman story to its crew, family members and the press. The Media Department writes, produces, prints and broadcasts journalism news and feature stories for use by military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations. They record still and video photography of the ship’s operations and exercises. Media also creates graphic designs and reproduces all onboard publications.
The Navigation Department is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. The Navigation Team uses modern technology (radar, GPS, electronic navigation charts) and traditional mariner tools and techniques (sextants, paper navigation charts, compass) to keep on a steady course. The Navigation Department is also responsible for providing the Commanding Officer with visual methods of communicating with other ships (flags, pennants and flashing lights).
The Operations Department plans exercises and operations relating to the mission of the ship, air wing and task force, in addition to monitoring and evaluating atmospheric, oceanographic, tactical and operational intelligence information. The Combat Direction Center (CDC) monitors and controls tactical engagement and operates the ship’s defensive weapons suite. The Air Operations provides air traffic control services for embarked aircraft.
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The Security Department (MAAs) perform law enforcement and force protection duties underway and in port. They are responsible for maintaining good order and discipline and executing the anti-terrorism and force protection mission aboard Truman.
The Reactor Department is one of the largest departments aboard Truman. More than 300 highly skilled and motivated Officers, Chief Petty Officers and enlisted operate our two nuclear propulsion plants, providing steam for ship’s propulsion, catapult operations, and electric power generation. In addition to producing and distributing the ship’s supply of fresh water, the Reactor Department also provides steam through an independent system for heating, laundry and galley services.
The Safety Department leads and oversees numerous command-wide operational safety and occupational health programs that enhance warfighting readiness through the prevention of injuries, deaths, material loss or damage.
The Supply Department manages all facets of logistic support and services for the ship (from food service for up to 5,000 crewmembers to every supply issue imaginable) - Supply Department gets it done. No other department has more to do with all aspects of shipboard operation. Supply also makes sure every Sailor is entertained while on board. The department’s “Fun Boss” manages the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities. The MWR operation ensures the crew has plenty of fun things to do while in port and at sea. A sample of events includes intramural sports, movies, BINGO and even video games challenges.
The Training Department is responsible for executing a comprehensive shipboard training program to attain and sustain the maximum combat readiness and the professional development of all hands. Additionally, the Training Department oversees the School of Ship and the Truman Leadership Academy, providing shipboard indoctrination training which ensures every Sailor who checks aboard is given the resources they need to become an integral member of ship’s company.
The Weapons Department is responsible for the security, stowage, breakout, issue and shipment of all conventional weapons and explosive devices on board USS HARRY S.TRUMAN (CVN 75). The Weapons Department also supports the mission requirements of embarked air wing and special warfare units.