for those wondering about what the hell they are doing: the leading hand held high and being rotated is the command to the pilot to "spin up" his engines to full power for the launch. he keeps giving the command until the pilot has done that, and conducted a last flight control check, and salutes to show hes ready. Then the shooter points at all the crew still involved in the launch to confirm they are happy with the launch, and if no one objects, he drops down to give the "fire/shoot" order. the delay between the action and shot is because hes not actually pressing the button, thats another bloke off on the side of the deck, who keeps his hands up away form the controls until the shooter drops. the reason everything is so overblown is its a really loud environment, with a jet on full military power screaming to fly, and everyone is busy, and possibly tired form many hours of very high concentration work, so hand signals are big, loud and obvious so they cant be mistaken. the dancing is just for fun, though.
@@rumrnr78 Literally every country with aircraft carriers uses a variation of this system. There's just not too many ways to efficiently communicate information in that environment, particularly when you consider that basically every major nation has to train for the possibility of working with foreign soldiers who might not speak your language. For example, if NATO is called into a third world war, you could absolutely expect to see French sailors on occasion filling manpower shortages on British ships. Same goes for Russia, even internally. For example, Tatars, Buryat, Bashkar, and Chechens all speak different languages. Of course, almost everyone in those regions also speaks Russian, but would you bet your life on that chance? Because I wouldn't
@@filmandfirearms Oh, I love your post! Just posting that the US Navy sets the standards. Sadly, we never get the fruit of our labour due to gutless politicians: Afghanistan, et al...
@@filmandfirearms Russia only has one aircraft carrier and it barely qualifies as functional most of the time. And no country within Russia's sphere of influence (Belarus + The Stans) have a carrier, so there won't be any sudden influx of foreign crew members.
Those signals are important and, while they might look like fun, they are transmitting vital information to the pilots. It's a well-oiled, highly trained, group of professionals who are imparting sequences of takeoff information to pilots. U S Navy veteran here.
These "shooters" do an incredible job. The flight deck during air ops is one of the most dangerous places with a momentary lapse of attention will cause injury or death. Their dancing about helps the pilot and handlers focus the attention on them keeping folks safe. Nice job guys...thanks for all you do
Guys, Here is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@@majestic1884 Yellow jersey saved my life. Blown across the flight deck into the landing area. Apparently tiny females of 95lbs in high winds can be catapulted threw the air. I got a wind speed card. Couldn't go up past 75mph winds.
Glad you mentioned that, I was about to. If you can have some fun, and attitude on your job, great - but these guys are stone cold pros. Notice how ever time he (they?) checks off with the other safety guards before going into "shoot". Jet wash is no joke.
God, I miss this shit, but right now I'm retired, coming up on 70 and a little bit drunk. God bless all my brothers and sisters still in uniform, no matter what color that uniform may be.
Hey brother! 51. Retired after 21 years. And f**king hell if I could get back in it I would do so in a heartbeat. Green blur Someone said it best: never trust a man who doesn't drink. Right there with ya. And I belatedly realized I used "men". So. Uh. Not sorry. Put on your grown up pants and get over it.
Hi Tbird. I hope life is treating you well. Never served but this makes me wish I had. I am still a little away from 70 but not far off. I am also a little tipsy. Posts like this will do that to you. Sorta "I don't believe this. I better have a drink." Peace.
To anyone who doesn’t know, the shooters are pilots themselves but assigned to ship duty! This is part of how they can move up to be captains, air bosses. Brown shoes is the sign to look for, it also explains the mentality of Navy pilots being some wild crazy people! I got to work alongside many of these wild people being an enlisted ships company in the Air department. The hardest workers though are the green shirts putting in sometimes 18-24 hours a day depending on if they had to change the wires. They were some of the only people you’d see sleeping in a puddle of grease just to get some shut eye.
I knew they were pilots just like the gentleman calling the ball. The fact they were all Lieutenants kinda gave it away lol. Who better to control flight operations than pilots
ABEs (green shirts from V-2 division), can sleep anywhere, even with their head on a hydraulic pump motor. Tough job. Best darned job in the U. S. Navy.
Don't worry, there are a lot of AF crews that secretly admire those navy deck crews. It is one of the most dangerous work places in the world. Thank you for your service.
@@samueladams1775 I don't make it a secret. I have always given the carrier flight deck fellows their props. (Tactical Aircraft Maintainer USAF '72-'97) 😉
I was a crew chief on fighter/bomber aircraft in the Air Force and I can sense the pride these wonderfully trained men had in their jobs just by the way they perform their duties. Great men and if great video. Go Navy keep up the good work.
Guys, Here is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
I have zero experience on carriers but after watching this, you can see he's going thru several progressions and checks with other personnel on a consistent basis. In my experience managing people, taking the boredom out of a monotonous but safety critical job can only improve the safety of all involved. Keep people on task but let them be happy in their jobs.
You have to all over the flight deck. If you don’t some really bad accidents can happen. And with that many people on deck around all of that dangerous equipment it usually involves someone getting killed.
These videos are the best. Having been a veteran (US Army Staff sergeant) and a LEO FOR 32 YEARS these guys are the best and the greatest people on earth. God bless them all.
I was a Plane Captain and every time I had to pass my aircraft off to another director, I gave the "launch signal" - always gave the pilots a little smile. One crew, both pilots of the S-3, slammed their heads back into the headrests as they very slowly taxiied away from me, like they took an imaginary Cat shot. Good times.
Guys, Here is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Hats off the these guys that make a very dangerous job look like a fun game. Yes the flight deck of a carrier is not a place for mistakes these guys are pros all the way. Thank you for doing what you do.
When I was in even my 98% shop average was not enough to get to a carrier because, ..... Females were considered too weak for carrier life...... they took the 72%er because he was the highest male student! But I’m sure he did just as well..... HA! P.S. Ended up doing line work in Alaska anyway as one of my 5 tad posts
Ex-Navy AIMD AT here, so I didn't get to hit the flight deck that much, but I recall many times volunteering to do FOD walkdown and heading up to the crow's nest to watch Flight Ops. My best time on the carrier was spent earning my AW wings and actually getting trained to do the "flight deck dance" with an AT buddy that was in VA-176. Got to do final checks for launch and even though I was still scared, it was exhilarating to be part of that evolution. Good to see those shooters having some fun!
I agree I understand that they have a very serious job and a lot on their plate and I do envy them, but it is good to see them having some fun time while being serious. Thanks to all you men and women that protect and serve for our country.
@@smc130 21 year vet. Marines and Air Force. Pound for pound Brits top us. As do Norwegians. But no one tops our "f**k it, hold my beer" attitude these guys exhibit. Only wish I was younger to do it all again.
I have probably watched this video 10 times now and each time its more entertaining. I commend the skill of the shooters getting our fly boys into the air, but you guys are a rare breed. Keep dancing, keep shooting guys.
I was a Plane Captain (Brown Shirt ADR 3) and Air Crew on a COD C-1 in VR-30 about 40 years ago and the flight deck was a serious place but we had just as much fun then as these guy's are having. It may look like fun but everyone on this deck he well trained and aware of the dangers. I am proud and thankful to all of them.
Bunnyman999 That's why everyone on the arresting gear crew (that could) hid behind Tilly the deck crane! I only heard of one cable snap during my time in the Navy but even one is a bad deal!
No doubt these are highly trained personnel working on one of the most dangerous places if you consider fuel ammo giant vacuum cleaners that fly and other things as weather pitching decks etc Thank for the you spent in the Navy god bless
for sure! I can see a few things he's doing are obvious like scanning the space around him and the plane before sending it off but he's paying attention to what he's doing even while dancing
Served on CV-66 USS America Spent many days and nights on the flight deck. These guys are some of the most trained and professional people in all the armed forces. Most of these flight ops are done without a word spoken, which you wouldn't be able to hear anyway, all the communication is done by hand signals. As for as horsing around, a cruise can last 7 or 8 months, you get real creative in making the time pass, but you can bet, the focus is on the flight ops first.
Because we had no time for the sillyness and we knew after 12 hours of flying ops we had 4 hours of maintenance before and after.. sometimes went days without sleep.. miserable job always dirty,always tired, always pissed off.
I have just played this video to the public, second level of the Sea-Air Operations Exhibit @ Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This particular area highlights carrier deck operations...the best way I can honor our military service personnel on this Thanksgiving Day. We are thinking of you always. God Bless.
Goofy, corny but man do these guys deserve it. They work hard. They are risking their lives on that flight deck during flight ops and it's nice to see that they are allowed to do a little pressure release in an entertaining and joyful way. Good job keep it up
I served on the USS Midway CV41 as a medic from 1980 until 1983. This brings back some GREAT memories ❤❤❤❤. I was attached to VF-161, BOHICA Airlines 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
No, the guys in the cockpit have one hand on the EJECTION handle, and are praying that if The Bad Thing happens (esp. off Cats 1 or 2), that the "boat" doesn't run them over! =:O
In F-18s the pilots have one hand on the throttle ready to activate re-heat if necessary, and the other off the stick holding a handle on the cockpit canopy.
Not a joke this time, F-18 pilots have to leave the joystick alone during launch. Watch the right hand of pilots during launch. It's to stop them making unintentional stick movements due to the ferocity of acceleration.
I know the deck of a Aircraft Carrier is the most dangerous place in the world during flight ops but these guys make it look fun a testament to their training and professionalism
God bless the Navy, they took me places I didn't want to go and brought me home when I didn't want to leave, LOL, these sailors are true professionals.
One of the best descriptions of the Navy I've heard. On my first Westpac back in 1981 Chief asked me if If I was all set for deployment, yep Chief but is there anything I should leave behind for extra room in my locker? Well just pack all your morals in your seabag and leave them on the end of the pier, where we're going you won't need them and they will still be setting on the pier when we get back! Boy was he right!
Is it just me or does anybody else see how fast the ocean water is going by this ship? There is so much going on here. I get seasick just watching it. Thank you to our men and women serving the red White and blue ❤️🇺🇸💙
The top speed of US Aircraft Carriers is classified. That's government speak for everyone in the world, except the average American Citizen, knows what it is.
first time really looking at the shooter phenomenon and always wonder what they do. Being Irish I have to say Hovermaster 4000 is correct, makes anyone who loves liberty, and what the patriots of 1775 stood for VERY PROUD! May God keep these brave men and women safe on and off duty and bring them safely home to their proud love ones! Massive Respect going out!!!
AIR CRAFT CARRIER PERSONEL DUTIES BY VEST COLORS BLUE: Moves Aircraft. PURPLE: Delivers Fuel. RED: Loads Bombs and Missiles. GREEN: Works Catapults and Wires. BROWN: Handles Maintenance and Inspections. WHITE: Ensures Safe Operations. YELLOW: Controls The Chaos That Is All Around.
Wikipedia says the "shooters" are pilots as well. They look to be pointing to various crew on the flight deck to make sure they are aware that the launch is taking place, and then gives the command for the pilot that he's clear. He doesn't look like he's holding anything so I guess the pilot has control. In one scene you can tell he's stalling, it looks like he's waiting for another launch you can see in the background.
Always remember some pilots go straight to heaven after this accidently.... And the last memory and eye contact was with the cat launcher.... They both know that.... Deep respect.... And the different styles of salutes
Realizing the great responsibility, training and awareness it takes to be on the flight deck. As an American Citizen I salute you all for your dedication on all our behalves. Also, love this Parody! Please send more!
I remember seeing this video years ago and I am so glad it came back up in my feed. I had been on a kick of watching crew chief salutes and launches so this is perfect ❤ Fair winds and following seas 🎉🎉
I just bumped into this video. It is now officially my favorite video on the planet! I am 64 years old and damn I want a yellow shooter jersey to get in the pose do a final check of all stations then raise the gun. That is just the coolest thing ever. I'd get a cortisone shot in both knees and my back to get in that pose once!
Literally my favorite video on You Tube. I know, I have a shallow life. I hope to be reincarnated as a sailor on the Ike and serve on the flight deck. Thank you "Brittany" for capturing, putting to music and editing.
I appreciate everything these men and women do on a daily basis and glad they can have a bit of fun at their job as well. Thankyou all for your service.
I remember watching a trainee get scolded by his superior officer for doing something similar. Never laughed so hard while being thrown off a ship at 4 gs
great vid! love the Navy! I can just picture the CAG sipping his coffee and sjaking his head lol! I always loved the line from "The Final Countdown": Cats (catapults) you got green lights..get'em in the air! With deepest gratitude to the men and women who go down to the sea in ships. tks for the great vid!
Classic! 340 people don't get how a bit of humor breaks the monotony and helps keep personnel alert. Know and fully understand that if you are in any military and disapprove of this video, your troops despise you for being a maggot. This USAF MSgt (Retired and loving it) approves.
Yes sir! I agree with you and I thank you and respect your Service and sacrifice for our country. I was a civilian contractor at Patrick AFB for twenty years and live across the river from it and watch the aircraft take off and land I just love anything that flies
I loved watching this video. I toured the Lincoln, based in Everett WA. An unbelievable experience and something I will never forget. God speed to all those that serve. America would be in a world of hurt without you.
Haha this is awesome, love it, sir! My boy just joined the shooter shack. He's loving his new shop. Meanwhile this mama is a humble little YN on the reserves side. Hope all is well, take care.
My family was all NAVY & we LOVE these guys (& GALS) for definitly making sure everybody ON DECK SEES them & follows their VISUAL ORDERS! What fun sometimes to take the tension out of a very serious job & career! God bless you all!!!
Here is a thought from an admiring aussie Just how many years of experience to get a flight deck crew to this level of skill that they can make a dance of it, yet remain utterly precise No other nation can come close The Chinese have a long, long way to go, if they ever get there,,,,,,,,,,,
brian hampson Russia does as well, their only aircraft carrier just burned up in a shipyard because of a “welding mishap” in late Dec 2019. It certainly wasn’t a threat. Anywhere it went it traveled full time with a tugboat because it was so prone to breaking down.
it takes time and discipline.....yet I doubt anybody in that video is over 30....you either get with the program or you end up below decks coiling up flight line and chasing buckets of striped paint and buckets of steam.....flight deck crash and rescue (nut squad) USS St Louis
Just wow. Have never anything like that. At first I thought they were messing around for the video, but reading the comments with explanations made perfect sense and made watching it all understandable and impressive. Who knew. Thanks for sharing and God bless you all including the “green” shirts. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
for those wondering about what the hell they are doing:
the leading hand held high and being rotated is the command to the pilot to "spin up" his engines to full power for the launch. he keeps giving the command until the pilot has done that, and conducted a last flight control check, and salutes to show hes ready.
Then the shooter points at all the crew still involved in the launch to confirm they are happy with the launch, and if no one objects, he drops down to give the "fire/shoot" order. the delay between the action and shot is because hes not actually pressing the button, thats another bloke off on the side of the deck, who keeps his hands up away form the controls until the shooter drops.
the reason everything is so overblown is its a really loud environment, with a jet on full military power screaming to fly, and everyone is busy, and possibly tired form many hours of very high concentration work, so hand signals are big, loud and obvious so they cant be mistaken.
the dancing is just for fun, though.
Exactly correct! Plus, American Naval Aviation has no peer! One thing we get right.
@@devonjones8980 fiar enough, it was mentioned on the video explanation i watched to make sense of this, and i didnt know it was a f/a18 only thing.
@@rumrnr78 Literally every country with aircraft carriers uses a variation of this system. There's just not too many ways to efficiently communicate information in that environment, particularly when you consider that basically every major nation has to train for the possibility of working with foreign soldiers who might not speak your language. For example, if NATO is called into a third world war, you could absolutely expect to see French sailors on occasion filling manpower shortages on British ships. Same goes for Russia, even internally. For example, Tatars, Buryat, Bashkar, and Chechens all speak different languages. Of course, almost everyone in those regions also speaks Russian, but would you bet your life on that chance? Because I wouldn't
@@filmandfirearms Oh, I love your post! Just posting that the US Navy sets the standards.
Sadly, we never get the fruit of our labour due to gutless politicians: Afghanistan, et al...
@@filmandfirearms Russia only has one aircraft carrier and it barely qualifies as functional most of the time. And no country within Russia's sphere of influence (Belarus + The Stans) have a carrier, so there won't be any sudden influx of foreign crew members.
This never gets old. To all the sailors seen in this video : thank you for your service.
seen or have seen?
Thank you very much, most of the shooters in this video, if not all have since retired!
@@grysprI was deployed on the Ike when this video was shot and I’ve been out 8 years it’s hard to believe how fast time goes
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@@daniellepappas5189 Thank you for your service
Those signals are important and, while they might look like fun, they are transmitting vital information to the pilots. It's a well-oiled, highly trained, group of professionals who are imparting sequences of takeoff information to pilots. U S Navy veteran here.
Indeed. Even me, a Canadian civilian, can recognize the danger and the professionalism shown despite all the fun.
These "shooters" do an incredible job. The flight deck during air ops is one of the most dangerous places with a momentary lapse of attention will cause injury or death. Their dancing about helps the pilot and handlers focus the attention on them keeping folks safe. Nice job guys...thanks for all you do
Imagine what happens when you throw up XXX
That's a fuckin signal man!
Keep 100% attention on you from everyone
Nice work......
Guys, Here is Our Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@@Praise___YaH Shut your Satanic mouth up Lucifer's child.
@@thedude3291
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”, you really need to read what I shared
They make it look like they are playing around but make no mistake these guys/gals are dead serious about their duty God bless them all
they have to, sometimes during combat operations the yellow jerseys have the lives of whole platoons in there hands
Lol, "make no mistake" 😂, thanks, I won't
Amen
@@majestic1884 Yellow jersey saved my life. Blown across the flight deck into the landing area. Apparently tiny females of 95lbs in high winds can be catapulted threw the air. I got a wind speed card. Couldn't go up past 75mph winds.
Glad you mentioned that, I was about to. If you can have some fun, and attitude on your job, great - but these guys are stone cold pros. Notice how ever time he (they?) checks off with the other safety guards before going into "shoot". Jet wash is no joke.
God, I miss this shit, but right now I'm retired, coming up on 70 and a little bit drunk.
God bless all my brothers and sisters still in uniform, no matter what color that uniform may be.
Thank you for your great work for our nation !
Hell yeah! Thank you, and thank you. Enjoy retirement. You've earned it.
I'm with ya on that. I was final check/ troubleshooter on board the USS Midway VFA-195. 87-88
Hey brother!
51. Retired after 21 years. And f**king hell if I could get back in it I would do so in a heartbeat. Green blur
Someone said it best: never trust a man who doesn't drink. Right there with ya.
And I belatedly realized I used "men". So. Uh. Not sorry. Put on your grown up pants and get over it.
Hi Tbird. I hope life is treating you well. Never served but this makes me wish I had. I am still a little away from 70 but not far off. I am also a little tipsy. Posts like this will do that to you. Sorta "I don't believe this. I better have a drink." Peace.
To anyone who doesn’t know, the shooters are pilots themselves but assigned to ship duty! This is part of how they can move up to be captains, air bosses. Brown shoes is the sign to look for, it also explains the mentality of Navy pilots being some wild crazy people! I got to work alongside many of these wild people being an enlisted ships company in the Air department. The hardest workers though are the green shirts putting in sometimes 18-24 hours a day depending on if they had to change the wires. They were some of the only people you’d see sleeping in a puddle of grease just to get some shut eye.
I knew they were pilots just like the gentleman calling the ball. The fact they were all Lieutenants kinda gave it away lol. Who better to control flight operations than pilots
Respect 🙏 🤲 🙇♂️
ABEs (green shirts from V-2 division), can sleep anywhere, even with their head on a hydraulic pump motor. Tough job. Best darned job in the U. S. Navy.
Aren't the white shirts pilots as well? Also what's the role of the green shirts that are sitting on the deck at an open hatch?
??? I know an ex-yellow-shirt that was never a pilot
As a former AF flightliner I have to give big props to Navy launch crews. You guys rock! Don't tell anyone I said that!
Don't worry, there are a lot of AF crews that secretly admire those navy deck crews. It is one of the most dangerous work places in the world. Thank you for your service.
Coyotius. Tell the world! Regards, England.
Lol. U just did! Regards, England.
@@samueladams1775 I don't make it a secret. I have always given the carrier flight deck fellows their props. (Tactical Aircraft Maintainer USAF '72-'97) 😉
I was a crew chief on fighter/bomber aircraft in the Air Force and I can sense the pride these wonderfully trained men had in their jobs just by the way they perform their duties. Great men and if great video. Go Navy keep up the good work.
Yeh. While they are having fun at their job they go through each step of protocol for the launch.
Thank you for your Service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Guys, Here is Our Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
I am with you 100% J R except when it comes to football "Go Army"
When you can choreograph like that, you know they are on top of their game ! Love the show !
Hi elli. As you say "Love the show !". And "show the love!". Peace.
No TV SHOW!
Crap
Top narna gotta be on the ball
I knew nothing about what a “shooter” was and what all of those signals were but now I do and I admire their dangerous and hard work.
To all of the US Navy Air carrier personal you guys rock
So what do you do for a living.
"Well aah I'm a gogo dancer on a Carrier"
911s73targa yes you are👍
"You too??"
Lol
Best comment ever!
I think what he would say to god
God : What you did in your whole life?
He : i have been dacing in front of airplanes.
I have zero experience on carriers but after watching this, you can see he's going thru several progressions and checks with other personnel on a consistent basis. In my experience managing people, taking the boredom out of a monotonous but safety critical job can only improve the safety of all involved. Keep people on task but let them be happy in their jobs.
You have to all over the flight deck. If you don’t some really bad accidents can happen. And with that many people on deck around all of that dangerous equipment it usually involves someone getting killed.
This put me in a great mood! 😂❤😂
These videos are the best.
Having been a veteran (US Army Staff sergeant) and a LEO FOR 32 YEARS these guys are the best and the greatest people on earth. God bless them all.
I was a Plane Captain and every time I had to pass my aircraft off to another director, I gave the "launch signal" - always gave the pilots a little smile. One crew, both pilots of the S-3, slammed their heads back into the headrests as they very slowly taxiied away from me, like they took an imaginary Cat shot. Good times.
That's funny, right there.
Thank you for your service !
Good stuff indeed.I pine for my carrier days and the wearing of my flight deck cammies.
Guys, Here is Our Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Thanks for your service sir!🫡
Hats off the these guys that make a very dangerous job look like a fun game. Yes the flight deck of a carrier is not a place for mistakes these guys are pros all the way.
Thank you for doing what you do.
Loaded ordnance on A-7C's in VA-82 on the USS America in '72-'73. Keep your head on a swivel.
Your welcome.
@@fcthompson1 Amen to that, I was on the Connie
When I was in even my 98% shop average was not enough to get to a carrier because, .....
Females were considered too weak for carrier life...... they took the 72%er because he was the highest male student! But I’m sure he did just as well..... HA!
P.S. Ended up doing line work in Alaska anyway as one of my 5 tad posts
Honour to these guys
Ex-Navy AIMD AT here, so I didn't get to hit the flight deck that much, but I recall many times volunteering to do FOD walkdown and heading up to the crow's nest to watch Flight Ops. My best time on the carrier was spent earning my AW wings and actually getting trained to do the "flight deck dance" with an AT buddy that was in VA-176. Got to do final checks for launch and even though I was still scared, it was exhilarating to be part of that evolution.
Good to see those shooters having some fun!
Having fun doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
Pure respect! 🌞
I know this is supposed to be funny, but it just makes me very proud
I agree I understand that they have a very serious job and a lot on their plate and I do envy them, but it is good to see them having some fun time while being serious. Thanks to all you men and women that protect and serve for our country.
You’re not alone. Best military in the world and we love them!
@@smc130 21 year vet. Marines and Air Force. Pound for pound Brits top us. As do Norwegians.
But no one tops our "f**k it, hold my beer" attitude these guys exhibit.
Only wish I was younger to do it all again.
These shooters’ moves are awesome. I love the choreography even without the music. You can be extremely professional and still have fun.
I have probably watched this video 10 times now and each time its more entertaining. I commend the skill of the shooters getting our fly boys into the air, but you guys are a rare breed. Keep dancing, keep shooting guys.
Thank you US Navy for permitting this to be filmed and distributed. People who truly love the system they support are able to pull a good one off.
I was a Plane Captain (Brown Shirt ADR 3) and Air Crew on a COD C-1 in VR-30 about 40 years ago and the flight deck was a serious place but we had just as much fun then as these guy's are having. It may look like fun but everyone on this deck he well trained and aware of the dangers. I am proud and thankful to all of them.
Michael Driggers LIFE IS GOOD MICHAEL N I CAN IMAGINE DA FUN U GUYS HAD BACK THAN WOOOOW,I LOVE U GUYS
bad thing about being on deck: when the cable snaps
Bunnyman999 That's why everyone on the arresting gear crew (that could) hid behind Tilly the deck crane! I only heard of one cable snap during my time in the Navy but even one is a bad deal!
No doubt these are highly trained personnel working on one of the most dangerous places if you consider fuel ammo giant vacuum cleaners that fly and other things as weather pitching decks etc Thank for the you spent in the Navy god bless
for sure! I can see a few things he's doing are obvious like scanning the space around him and the plane before sending it off but he's paying attention to what he's doing even while dancing
To all those that have served, or are currently serving, THANK YOU for everything you do for us. Love seeing these type of videos.
God bless you all, you're AWESOME ❤
I hope this never disappears. It's my go to video when I need to feel good! God Bless them all and keep them safe.
A man who TRULY loves his job while protecting our Nation…. Much respect to you ALL. Thank You for your service & sacrifice.
Served on
CV-66 USS America
Spent many days and nights on the flight deck. These guys are some of the most trained and professional people in all the armed forces. Most of these flight ops are done without a word spoken, which you wouldn't be able to hear anyway, all the communication is done by hand signals. As for as horsing around, a cruise can last 7 or 8 months, you get real creative in making the time pass, but you can bet, the focus is on the flight ops first.
I was on the flight deck of the JFK CV- 67
I like how the Green Shirt is somewhere between bored and exasperated by the guy's antics and seems to be actively trying to ignore him
Because we had no time for the sillyness and we knew after 12 hours of flying ops we had 4 hours of maintenance before and after.. sometimes went days without sleep.. miserable job always dirty,always tired, always pissed off.
Can’t stop watching this, much love to you all for your incredibly hard work 🇺🇸
Looks like the shooter is making sure everyone is safe before sending the jet
Gotta love it!
Go NAVY!
I have just played this video to the public, second level of the Sea-Air Operations Exhibit @ Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This particular area highlights carrier deck operations...the best way I can honor our military service personnel on this Thanksgiving Day. We are thinking of you always. God Bless.
Thank you!
Blessings to those who served on the Ike... SHOOTERS ALLEY!!!!!
So much respect for these sailors!!! God bless and protect them and the rest of our Navy, and the other branches, too!🙏🇺🇸😊💖
Goofy, corny but man do these guys deserve it. They work hard. They are risking their lives on that flight deck during flight ops and it's nice to see that they are allowed to do a little pressure release in an entertaining and joyful way. Good job keep it up
I served on the USS Midway CV41 as a medic from 1980 until 1983. This brings back some GREAT memories ❤❤❤❤. I was attached to VF-161, BOHICA Airlines 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
BOHICA, there's a term that I haven't heard in a long time.
@@chrisneumann4202 😂
A BIG Salute & Thank You Sir for your service!!!
I bet the pilots were laughing their asses off inside the cockpits of those planes, lol.
+Logan Labadie That's not a response, that's just my face. Problem?
No, the guys in the cockpit have one hand on the EJECTION handle, and are praying that if The Bad Thing happens (esp. off Cats 1 or 2), that the "boat" doesn't run them over! =:O
In F-18s the pilots have one hand on the throttle ready to activate re-heat if necessary, and the other off the stick holding a handle on the cockpit canopy.
DepakoteMeister I don't get it.
Not a joke this time, F-18 pilots have to leave the joystick alone during launch. Watch the right hand of pilots during launch. It's to stop them making unintentional stick movements due to the ferocity of acceleration.
I could watch them all day and all night! Praying they all stay safe! Thank you so much for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Love their dance moves,and excellent flying!! Go Force!!!!KICK ASS IN THE AIR!!!
Personally, I think this is better than the actual music video! Lol
Imwithyou, onthaat, one, brother, these, guys, do, ahard, preasured, job, theres, nothingwith,some, happeness,
Jason Wills 無料アダルト動画
Thank you Jackson!
Ofc, there's fighter jets in this one
Me too
Imagine being a pilot and right outside your hear a faint..
*whoop whoop whoop, gangnam style...*
Ein riesen Spaß für Opa und Enkel 😃👍
Die Choreographie ist klasse
I know the deck of a Aircraft Carrier is the most dangerous place in the world during flight ops but these guys make it look fun a testament to their training and professionalism
God bless the Navy, they took me places I didn't want to go and brought me home when I didn't want to leave, LOL, these sailors are true professionals.
This puts a smile on my face every time i watch this video.
One of the best descriptions of the Navy I've heard. On my first Westpac back in 1981 Chief asked me if If I was all set for deployment, yep Chief but is there anything I should leave behind for extra room in my locker? Well just pack all your morals in your seabag and leave them on the end of the pier, where we're going you won't need them and they will still be setting on the pier when we get back! Boy was he right!
Roger that Roger. Same here.
Love the great time they're having while everything is checked thoroughly!
Yes.
Fucking around but 1000% aware.
Love it!
Is it just me or does anybody else see how fast the ocean water is going by this ship? There is so much going on here. I get seasick just watching it. Thank you to our men and women serving the red White and blue ❤️🇺🇸💙
The top speed of US Aircraft Carriers is classified. That's government speak for everyone in the world, except the average American Citizen, knows what it is.
They officially say that they can go "at least" 35 mph, but it is well known they can go way faster, but no one knows how much faster.
first time really looking at the shooter phenomenon and always wonder what they do. Being Irish I have to say Hovermaster 4000 is correct, makes anyone who loves liberty, and what the patriots of 1775 stood for VERY PROUD! May God keep these brave men and women safe on and off duty and bring them safely home to their proud love ones! Massive Respect going out!!!
j McCallion Lord of the Dance? Titanic? ENGLAND. REGARDS.
AIR CRAFT CARRIER PERSONEL DUTIES BY VEST COLORS
BLUE: Moves Aircraft.
PURPLE: Delivers Fuel.
RED: Loads Bombs and Missiles.
GREEN: Works Catapults and Wires.
BROWN: Handles Maintenance and Inspections.
WHITE: Ensures Safe Operations.
YELLOW: Controls The Chaos That Is All Around.
Good to know the colors system 0n the aircraft carrier for the plane take-off
Wikipedia says the "shooters" are pilots as well. They look to be pointing to various crew on the flight deck to make sure they are aware that the launch is taking place, and then gives the command for the pilot that he's clear. He doesn't look like he's holding anything so I guess the pilot has control. In one scene you can tell he's stalling, it looks like he's waiting for another launch you can see in the background.
Grapes for the win
That was hilarious you could just hear those pilots in the air laughing their asses off at that guy
Always remember some pilots go straight to heaven after this accidently.... And the last memory and eye contact was with the cat launcher.... They both know that.... Deep respect.... And the different styles of salutes
The level of training and professionalism on display is truly awesome. Those dance moves are no picnic. You could pull a muscle or anything
This is hilarious!! I love watching shooters have a great time on the deck!!!
I'm from South Africa and having served too, scenes like these make me smile knowingly - along with the gooseflesh!
I watched this video maybe 8-9 years ago, YT keep suggesting me this one and I keep watching it with a smile.
8 years later, and I am still watching this.
Me too
Realizing the great responsibility, training and awareness it takes to be on the flight deck. As an American Citizen I salute you all for your dedication on all our behalves. Also, love this Parody! Please send more!
It's always pleasant to see military servicemen/women with a good sense of humor. We only live once, so let's have some fun when we can.
I remember seeing this video years ago and I am so glad it came back up in my feed. I had been on a kick of watching crew chief salutes and launches so this is perfect ❤ Fair winds and following seas 🎉🎉
❤. Awesome😊.
Probably the best video I watched on TH-cam this year!👍👍
I just bumped into this video. It is now officially my favorite video on the planet! I am 64 years old and damn I want a yellow shooter jersey to get in the pose do a final check of all stations then raise the gun. That is just the coolest thing ever. I'd get a cortisone shot in both knees and my back to get in that pose once!
This was the best video I have seen in years on you tube
I'm so jealous Thank all you men women for your service be safe
My favorite military TH-cam video. Thank you fellow Veteran.
Literally my favorite video on You Tube. I know, I have a shallow life. I hope to be reincarnated as a sailor on the Ike and serve on the flight deck. Thank you "Brittany" for capturing, putting to music and editing.
I love, love, love this! Thank you for posting this!
Due to the seriousness of their jobs, them dancing is the comic relief.
The Super Hornet pilots probably pissed their pants laughing at you😂
They're not F18 Super Hornets, just F18 Hornets. The 1st generation of F18 Hornets have the rounded intake.
@@minnsnowtaonline5337 The last one shot off was a Super Hornet. I was watching that as well lol
ATC: Viper3 how copy?
Viper3: *wheezing noises*
Shooter are *pilots* themselves...
@@jotdee5265 from everything I have seen, shooters are not pilots. The LSOs on the back of the carrier that assist in landings are pilots.
And I thought the aviators were nuts ! These guys are crazy-good ! Terrific.
I appreciate everything these men and women do on a daily basis and glad they can have a bit of fun at their job as well. Thankyou all for your service.
2:19 that shooter has definitely been sniffing the jet fuel
I remember watching a trainee get scolded by his superior officer for doing something similar. Never laughed so hard while being thrown off a ship at 4 gs
This is cool. Someone please lay this out for me. Hand signals and duties. To bad he can’t use the gigantic foam hands.
Flight deck workers are amazing.
great vid! love the Navy! I can just picture the CAG sipping his coffee and sjaking his head lol! I always loved the line from "The Final Countdown": Cats (catapults) you got green lights..get'em in the air! With deepest gratitude to the men and women who go down to the sea in ships. tks for the great vid!
This never gets old. Probably watch it once or twice a week. Working deck has to be a blast.
Extremely tense and important jobs those fellows hold and looks to me like they enjoy every second of it! God bless gentlemen!
I love seeing these videos. They do a great and very important job. Our pilots know they can depend on them.
何回見ても、めっちゃ最高～🐱
Gangnam Style ～ Japanese Style で挨拶するとこもThanksですねー☺️
Classic! 340 people don't get how a bit of humor breaks the monotony and helps keep personnel alert. Know and fully understand that if you are in any military and disapprove of this video, your troops despise you for being a maggot. This USAF MSgt (Retired and loving it) approves.
Yes sir! I agree with you and I thank you and respect your Service and sacrifice for our country. I was a civilian contractor at Patrick AFB for twenty years and live across the river from it and watch the aircraft take off and land I just love anything that flies
Thank you for your service ❤️🇺🇸👍
I loved watching this video. I toured the Lincoln, based in Everett WA. An unbelievable experience and something I will never forget. God speed to all those that serve. America would be in a world of hurt without you.
Troopers like these people make being on that carrier so much better. You can bet the pilots are smiling!
This is why the USA Dominates. Thanks for the vid, Made my day. AMERICA!!!!
I love These's guy's.. Thank you for what you do.. May God bless and protect you and keep dancing..
I have watched this at least 100 times. I love it.
So glad I grew up with this. Back in the day.
40+ years ago I was on the IKE when she was Commissioned. I still get chills watching Flight Deck Ops. Be safe, and kick some ass!
Was there too...Plane Captain...then AMH Trouble Shooter VA66
Haha this is awesome, love it, sir! My boy just joined the shooter shack. He's loving his new shop. Meanwhile this mama is a humble little YN on the reserves side. Hope all is well, take care.
Bill Burr about the shooters, “the war is that way!” LMFAO
Anytime Baby! You don’t have to be crazy to work on the flight deck - but it sure helps!
Style! Gotta love it. Much respect for USN from former USAF.
My family was all NAVY & we LOVE these guys (& GALS) for definitly making sure everybody ON DECK SEES them & follows their VISUAL ORDERS! What fun sometimes to take the tension out of a very serious job & career! God bless you all!!!
These men and women are amazing, They do this day and night in all kinds of weather. GO Navy! May God watch over and keep them safe.
I never get tired of this! The music is just so perfect for this!!
Here is a thought from an admiring aussie
Just how many years of experience to get a flight deck crew to this level of skill that they can make a dance of it, yet remain utterly precise
No other nation can come close
The Chinese have a long, long way to go, if they ever get there,,,,,,,,,,,
brian hampson Russia does as well, their only aircraft carrier just burned up in a shipyard because of a “welding mishap” in late Dec 2019. It certainly wasn’t a threat. Anywhere it went it traveled full time with a tugboat because it was so prone to breaking down.
it takes time and discipline.....yet I doubt anybody in that video is over 30....you either get with the program or you end up below decks coiling up flight line and chasing buckets of striped paint and buckets of steam.....flight deck crash and rescue (nut squad) USS St Louis
This sailor loves his job. What a great video. One happy man!
glad to see our troops having fun in a dangerous job =D
You can tell these sailors love their jobs. Best. Navy. Recruiting. Video. Ever!
looks like they are still keeping safety procedures in place while having some fun getting the airdales off the ship. BRAVO ZULU all hands
With all do respect LT Gary Spear is a smooth operator 🥰👍
This is what freedom looks like. Thanks for all you do. Semper Fi to my Navy Brothers and Sisters.
Just wow. Have never anything like that. At first I thought they were messing around for the video, but reading the comments with explanations made perfect sense and made watching it all understandable and impressive. Who knew. Thanks for sharing and God bless you all including the “green” shirts. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻