ASTAC Evals
PREMIER TACTICAL CONTROLLER & OPERATOR. As DEWEY's Senior ASTAC, was the lynch pin of sustained SUW/ASW operations through four patrols in the C7F AOR. Flawlessly controlled 4 MH-60Rs and 6 P-As through over 330 hours of operations, conducting 350+ deck landings, 16 ELVAs, and 10 smoke light approaches. Assisted in the qualification of 6 pilots during ISATT with HSM-35, achieving a 95% certification score and increasing one level one to 3B ASTAC.
As CDS-21 ASTAC, he oversaw 21 ASTACs and filled in as ASTAC for ship's basic phase events when needed to ensure training was conducted as scheduled. His dedication greatly improved the readiness of not only CDS-21 but the whole CSG in preparations for their upcoming WESTPAC.
He facilitated 35 ASW/ASTAC MITE events training 60 ASTACs across the San Diego waterfront emphasizing strict safety standards and practices for the tactical employment of ASW/ASUW Aircraft.
As Lead ASTAC Mentor, OSC Morgan was instrumental in teaching Fleet ASTACS and controlling SH-60R helicopters.
Served as Level 3 ASTAC on USS LAKE ERIE and oversaw 400 hours of incident-free flights conducting surface surveillance. Also coordinated control of two MH-60R SEAHAWK Helicopters, the world's most advanced maritime helicopter and a Lockheed P-3 Orion anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft. Also supervised multiple joint AMOSW events controlling USAF B-52 bombers for surface engagement as well as two Marine FA-18s for JADEX.
Led and managed 43 Sailors across his division to include four ASTACs, maintaining Combat Information Center readiness. His efforts contributed to command wide certifications in naval surface fire support, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare and strike warfare through three full training cycles and three deployments. He facilitated 19 advancements, 16 ESWS qualifications, nine EAWS qualifications, three qualified ASTACs, and two qualified AICs, keeping the ship mission ready.
Completed one anti-submarine assessment with zero discrepancies. Also aided the Hopper's CIC Team with one successful DLQ, two ELVAs, and a total of 80 hours of watchstanding as ASUWC and Watch sup while simultaneously qualifying as level 1A ASTAC. While onboard USS Essex, assisted in the completion of 47 Unit Levels including 11 allied ships resulting in the successful completion of RIMPAC 22. Drafted and executed 40 tactical maneuvering signals, oversaw 20 UNREPs, maintaining the freedom and safety of navigation of allied countries' ships participating in RIMPAC 22.