- - Trofeos de tomcat 2006 - -

[Juanma]

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1158008/L/

F-14D del VF-31 'Tomcatters'

La foto corresponde al avion del CAG y como es tradicion en la USN esta pintado de manera especial y en hi-viz

Antes de retirarlo y desp del ultimo crucero en la cola se le agregaro las distinciones del tomcat del ultimo año

La E q aparece en la bomba q lleva felix, por ejemplo siginifica que el escuadron demostro la mejor "eficiencia en combate" de las unidades de la USN. (casi casi seguro, la S por ej es de Safety, seguridad)

Ademas aparecen
Un ancla, una bomba, un trofeo y una M

El ancla dice: "Golden Anchor CXXX 2006"
La bomba: "XXXXX Weapons XXXXXXXX 2006"
El trofeo: "Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy 2006"
La M supongo q tambien sera por algo


Alguien tiene mas info??


Anytime - Anywhere
Tomcats Forever

 

[Juanma]

Ya encontre algunas:


The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy.
An annual award to the ship or aviation squadron that has achieved the greatest improvement during the preceding year. The trophy plaque awarded is kept permanently by the recipient. ISICs forward nominations for the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to reach TYCOMs not later than 15 January of each year. Negative reports are required. A sample nomination letter is provided in Figure 5-3. A TYCOM nominee will be selected and further nominated to CINCLANTFLT/CINCPACFLT by 10 February for the respective Fleet Award. Fleet CINCs will select annually the ship or aircraft squadron winning the award within two months after the end of the calendar year and will present the trophy on behalf of CNO. In addition to the provisions of references (a) and (b), the following factors are pertinent to nomination of a ship for this award:

a. Determination of Merit. Many factors enter into consideration for nominations. Commanders are given wide latitude in determining those factors most essential to the nominations. Winning the Battle Efficiency Award is not a prerequisite.

b. Operational Readiness. Improvement in readiness and operational accomplishments as indicated by tactical commanders.

c. Inspections. Improvement reflected in command and other inspections.

d. Battle Efficiency Award. Improvement in position in the Battle Efficiency Award program overall by department/division/ work center, and in individual/team training.

e. Retention. Improvement in personnel retention.

f. Other Awards. Details of other awards, kudos, etc., received during the past year from commanders outside the Force.


Fuente
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/navy/docs/sftm/Ch5sec2.html



“The Golden Anchor award honors commands that have exceeded their reenlistment and attrition goals for two consecutive quarters,”

Fuente:
http://www.c7f.navy.mil/news/2006/June/48.htm



The Battle Efficiency Award, commonly known as the Battle "E" is awarded annually to the small number of U.S. Navy ships, submarines, aviation and other units that win their battle efficiency competition.

The criterion for the Battle Efficiency Award is the overall readiness of the command to carry out its assigned wartime tasks, and is based on a year-long evaluation. The competition for the award is, and has always been, extremely keen. To win, a ship or unit must demonstrate the highest state of battle readiness.

Fuente:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Efficiency_Award