040116-N-7575W-001 Philippine Sea (Jan. 16, 2004) -- Members of the NavyÕs Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) check USS Kitty HawkÕs (CV 63) counter-measure wash down system. The counter-measure wash down system consists of piping and a series of nozzles specially designed to spray a large amount of water and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) on all open weather deck surfaces, in the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological attack, and major damage control and firefighting. These required inspections evaluate ship material condition and operational capability. Kitty Hawk is Amer
040116-N-7575W-001 Philippine Sea (Jan. 16, 2004) -- Members of the NavyÕs Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) check USS Kitty HawkÕs (CV 63) counter-measure wash down system. The counter-measure wash down system consists of piping and a series of nozzles specially designed to spray a large amount of water and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) on all open weather deck surfaces, in the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological attack, and major damage control and firefighting. These required inspections evaluate ship material condition and operational capability. Kitty Hawk is AmericaÕs oldest active warship and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Jason R. Williams. (RELEASED) US Navy 040116-N-7575W-001 Members of the Navy%%5Ersquo,s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) check USS Kitty Hawk%%5Ersquo,s (CV 63) counter-measure wash down system
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