The crew remains proficient through constant training, and from January 26 through February 12, the ship was in Yokosuka, Japan, to complete training courses offered by Afloat Training Group, Western Pacific and other Yokosuka-based commands. During the TRAV, Sailors completed training in classes such as intelligence photography, general shipboard fire fighting, advanced fire fighting, helicopter fire fighting, basic and advanced material maintenance management, .50-cal. Basic shipboard fire fighting, the most highly attended class, included classroom and hands-on sessions. The one-day course begins in the classroom and is kind of an accelerated fire fighting specific version of shipboard basic damage control.
Students change into fire fighting ensemble, boots and oxygen breathing apparatus.
It was a great hands-on experience. I now know how hot it is really going to be. I feel confident that I know how to handle anything that might come up. TRAV is the first step in that direction. Whether it s fire fighting, basic life support or ship s security engagement tactics, the training helps our Sailors operate better.