A BIT OF HISTORY: "...CMO-11's Mission Statement..." WebSite: CMO-11 http://www.cmo11.navy.mil/ [27JUL2008]

In defense of our great nation, Consolidated Maintenance Organization ELEVEN's mission is to provide ready for tasking aircraft and qualified maintenance teams capable of supporting Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance operations and training objectives worldwide.

A BIT OF HISTORY: CDR Patrick J. McCormick "...Biography - COMMANDER - PATRICK J. MCCORMICK..." WebSite: CMO-11 http://www.cmo11.navy.mil/ [27JUL2008]

Commander Patrick J. McCormick, from Vero Beach, Florida, began his Naval career in 1987 as a Seaman Recruit. Upon completion of Basic Training and the BOOST Officer training program at Recruit Training Command San Diego, California, he attended Jacksonville University in Florida. In 1992 he graduated with a B.S. in Geography and was commissioned an Ensign through the NROTC program.

Completing Naval Flight Officer training in 1993, he reported to the RED LANCERS of VP-10 NAS Brunswick, Maine. While attached to VP-10 he served during three deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, Panama and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, flying missions in support of Operations SHARP GUARD, DENY FLIGHT and LASER STRIKE. He served as Logs and Records Officer, Tactical Publicans Librarian, Avionics Branch Officer, Readiness Officer, and AV/ARM Division Officer. He qualified as P-3C UDIII Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander and Instructor Tactical Coordinator.

In 1998 he reported as an FRS instructor to VP-30 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida, serving as Assistant Student Control Officer, Fleet IUT Instructor, and NFO Training Officer. While at VP-30, he earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Florida.

In March of 2001 he reported aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) in Mayport, Florida, as a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer. He deployed to the North Arabian Sea in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. He served as V-4 and V-2 Division Officer and qualified as Helicopter Control Officer and Assistant Air Officer.

Following refresher training at VP-30, in August of 2003 Commander McCormick reported to the GOLDEN SWORDSMEN of VP-47 MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, as the Administrative Officer deploying to NSF Diego Garcia, NSA Bahrain, Oman, Djibouti and Afghanistan in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. He finished this tour as the squadron's Operations Officer.

In February of 2006 Commander McCormick reported to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, Air Warfare Directorate as the Deputy P-3/P-8 Requirements Officer and also served as the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Requirements Officer.

His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike Flight), three Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Biography - COMMANDER WILLIAM FILAN..." WebSite: CMO-11 http://www.cmo11.navy.mil/ [27JUL2008]

Commander Filan was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1989. Upon completion of flight training and designation as a Naval Aviator, he was assigned in February of 1992 to the "Batmen" of VP-24 NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

While attached to the "Batmen", Commander Filan made two deployments, first to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and then to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. He served as the Corrosion Branch Officer, General Safety Officer, Aircraft Division Officer and the Training Department Head and qualified as an Instructor Pilot, Formation Intercept Pilot, Maintenance Check Pilot and Mission Commander/Plane Commander for a Special Projects crew.

Following his first squadron assignment, Commander Filan was selected for instructor duty at the United States Naval Academy and reported to Annapolis, Maryland in April of 1995. While at the Naval Academy he served as Ethics Advisor to the Commandant of Midshipmen and as 22nd Company Officer prior to transferring to sea duty in February of 1998.

Commander Filan completed Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officer School in Lakehurst, New Jersey, and reported aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) in February of 1998. He served as the Air Department Training Officer, V-3 Division Officer, V-5 Division Officer and V-2 Division Officer. Commander Filan completed the ship's maiden ‘around the world' cruise from Norfolk, Virginia to her new homeport of San Diego, California as well as two months of a second deployment to the Arabian Gulf.

Upon completion of refresher flight training, Commander Filan reported to VP-47 MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii in August of 2000 for his squadron department head tour. He was assigned as the Safety/NATOPS Department Head and was the Officer in Charge of detachments in Masirah, Oman and Ali al Salem, Kuwait during an Arabian Gulf deployment. Subsequently he was selected to serve as the squadron's Maintenance Officer and Officer in Charge of the squadron's main detachment site in NAF Misawa, Japan while on a multi-site deployment to the Far East AOR in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

In November 2002, Commander Filan reported as the Aviation Enlisted Community Manager for the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. He assumed responsibility for directing all aspects of career planning for 56,500 enlisted Sailors and was the manager of the Navy's Perform to Serve reenlistment program as well as the military liaison for the Fleet Ride development and introduction team.

In August 2004, Commander Filan transferred to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare), as the Fleet Simulator Requirements Officer where he was responsible for all Fleet training requirements and oversight of more than 500 million dollars.

Commander Filan assumed his present position as the Executive Officer of Consolidated Maintenance Organization ELEVEN in August 2006.

Commander Filan has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy Achievement Medal (three awards) and various campaign and service medals.

A BIT OF HISTORY: CMDCM(AW/SW) Gary Dryer "...Biography - CMDCM(AW/SW) GARY DRYER..." WebSite: CMO-11 http://www.cmo11.navy.mil/ [27JUL2008]

Master Chief Dryer enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1979. After completing Basic Training in Great lakes, Ill he attended Aviation Ordnance "A" School in NAS Millington, Tennessee.

Master Chief Dryer's first sea tour was USS Midway, home ported in Yokosuka, Japan. While onboard he advanced to Aviation Ordnanceman second Class. His next assignment was at Naval Magazine NS Subic Bay, Philippines. While assigned to NAVMAG he lead 75 Philippine Nationals in the first wall to wall inventory of NAVMAG since pre- Vietnam Era. His next sea tour was aboard PCU Theodore Roosevelt which was later commissioned as USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) home ported in Norfolk, Va. where he was advanced to First Class petty officer and served as the G-1 Division LPO. While onboard the TR he was hand picked by AIRLANT to lead a team of Aviation Ordnancemen on a Persian Gulf deployment onboard the USS Trenton (LPD-14).

He transferred from the TR to Attack Squadron 41 to learn how to be an A-6 Ordy. He then Transferred to Attack Squadron 75 "The Sunday Punchers" where he deployed onboard the USS John F Kennedy in support of Operation Desert Storm. VA-75 is where he was selected for Chief Petty Officer. He then transferred to NAS Key West, Florida where he was the LCPO for weapons department and was selected to Senior Chief. This led to follow on orders as the ordnance specialist on the CTF-63 staff home ported in Naples, Italy where he handled all ammunition movements within the Mediterranean AOR. He then transferred to the USS Tarawa (LHA-1) home ported in San Diego, Ca where he was the Combat Systems Department LCPO. On board the Tarawa he made two deployments to the Arabian Gulf. He was then assigned to NAF Mildenhall, England as the SEA and was selected to Master Chief. His tour in England was cut short and he was transferred to NSA LaMaddaleana Italy as the CMC. His other CMC tours include USS O'Brien home ported in Yokosuka Japan, VP-30 home ported in NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

Master Chief Dryer is currently serving as Command Master Chief, Consolidated Maintenance Organization Eleven, NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

Master Chief Dryer is entitled to wear the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four gold stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon along with various other personal and group commendations. He is Enlisted Aviation Warfare and Enlisted Surface Warfare qualified.

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Welcome to CMO-11 - Message From the Skipper..." WebSite: CMO-11 http://www.cmo11.navy.mil/ [27JUL2008]

Greetings from the "Blacktip" team of Consolidated Maintenance Organization ELEVEN. We are looking forward to hosting you and your families here at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL., and it is our intention to make your move as smooth as possible. We are certain you will find your tour professionally rewarding as well as challenging. Our Sponsorship Team will assign all new personnel a sponsor who will be in touch with you prior to your arrival at CMO-11. If you have not yet heard from your sponsor, please contact our Duty Office. The sponsor's sole goal is to aid in your smooth transition to Jacksonville. I'm looking forward to welcoming you aboard in person in sunny and warm Florida. Welcome Aboard!

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VP CMOs from Rick Burgess..." Forwarded by Marco P.J. Borst http://p3orion.nl/ [23JUL2008]

As stated in an interview in the Spring 2008 Wings of Gold magazine, the Navy has taken the unusual step of separating aircraft ownership and maintenance personnel from VP squadrons and created Consolidated Maintenance Organizations (CMOs). At each of three patrol reconnaissance wings (2 (MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii), 10 (Whidbey), and 11 (NAS Jacksonville, Florida), one CMO with a designation that matches the wing (i.e., CMO-11 at CPRW-11 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida) will own all of the P-3 aircraft and the maintenance personnel at the base. The VP squadrons will consist of the aircrews and a handful of admin personnel. When a VP squadron deploys, the CMO will send a maintenance detachment to accompany the squadron at the deployment site.

This situation has been necessitated by the critical shortage of P-3s in the fleet. This also is why tail codes have been deleted from fleet VP aircraft. I do not yet know if the change affects VP-30, which is not part of a wing. I have heard nothing yet about wings adopting wing-wide tail codes.

This situation is unprecedented in U.S. naval aviation history, at least in modern times, to my limited knowledge. The old MATS Navy C-121 and C-130E squadrons had a separate squadron dedicated to maintenance, as did AEWBarRonPac having a separate maintenance unit for its EC-121s. I would be interested in hearing about other exceptions.

Ironically, this move comes as the USAF, which had wing-level aircraft ownership and maintenance at many units, is trending toward squadron ownership and maintenance.

CMO establishment dates (from Naval Aviation News Jul-Aug 2008):

CMO-11 22 Oct 2007
CMO-2 27 Dec 2007
CMO-10 27 Dec 2007

There will be no CMO at NAS Brunswick, Maine because the base is being closed and its squadrons relocated to NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

Circa 2007

A BIT OF HISTORY: 070906-N-8590G-003 COMALAPA AIR BASE, El Salvador (Sept. 6, 2007) "...Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Kevin Gruters, assigned to Consolidated Maintenance Organization in support of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, the "Pelicans," salutes the pilot of a P3C returning to base after completion of a mission. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger, Jr. (RELEASED)..." WebSite: NavyNews http://www.navy.mil/ [20JUN2008]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VP-45 Returns Home By Lt. Edward Fong, VP-45 PAO - Thursday, December 13th, 2007. (VP-45 and CMO-11)..." WebSite: JaxAirNews http://adserver1.harvestadsdepot.com/jaxairnews/ss/jaxairnews/ [13DEC2007]

VP-45 History IS3 Charles Coddington hugs his wife, Shawna, after returning home from a six-month deployment. VP-45 deployed to Sigonella, Italy, Comalapa, El Salvador and Djibouti, Africa. Photos by MC2 (AW/NAC) Kaitlyn Patterson.

The final group of Sailors from VP-45 and CMO-11, returned home to NAS Jacksonville last week, bringing to an end an exciting and historic deployment.

The VP-45 "Pelicans" began their tri-site deployment in May. Throughout the deployment, the squadron maintained six crews and approximately 100 personnel in Sigonella, Italy, four crews and 100 personnel in Comalapa, El Salvador and two crews and 50 personnel at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Operations from these sites supported counter-drug operations as well as the global war on terrorism. From hunting down and intercepting shipments of illegal narcotics to supporting coalition troops engaged in combat operations, the Pelicans carried out their tasks with extreme proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism.

During the deployment, VP-45 flew more than 4,900 mishap-free flight hours across four continents. In El Salvador, the Pelicans were directly involved in seizing over 55 metric tons of illegal narcotics with a street value of over $2 billion. Highlights of these operations included the seizure of a self-propelled semi-submersible which was featured on several national media outlets.

VP-45 History Jonathan Baiza jumps in the inflatable bouncer that was set up for the children who awaited their family member's return Dec. 4. He was waiting for his stepdad, AW2 Jonathan Castano from VP-45 to come home.

In Africa, squadron personnel flew missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, providing valuable intelligence and direct support to coalition forces on the ground. They also performed a critical role in monitoring and deterring piracy along the African coast.

In Sigonella, VP-45 operations focused on traditional maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions. VP-45 crews constantly monitored the shipping traffic in the Mediterranean Sea in support of NATO Operation Active Endeavor and numerous overland missions were flown in the Balkans.

While on deployment, the Pelicans had the opportunity to participate in detachments to 15 countries, providing humanitarian support, establishing foreign relations and refining their joint combat capabilities. Among the most notable of these detachments was Exercise Indunduma flown from Cape Town, South Africa. While in South Africa, squadron personnel flew in support of Task Group 60.5, which is tasked with maintaining the maritime picture along the Indian Ocean coastline of Africa. These operations focused on general military training with the South African Air Force and Navy in order to improve interoperability while maintaining stability in the region and advancing multinational interests in South and East Africa.

VP-45 History Navy family member Amanda Hartley offered face painting for the children who awaited their family member's return Dec. 4. Here, she paints the face of her little brother, Owen, as they waited for their father, AT2 Chad Hartley's plane to arrive.

The numerous missions, detachments and mishap-free hours would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of a truly exceptional maintenance team. VP-45 was the first squadron to fully deploy under the CMO structure. This concept, which was implemented in October 2006, was designed to improve maintenance services for the P-3 community. Working together, VP-45 and CMO-11 have implemented this concept flawlessly across three

VP-45 returns homedeployment sites. While on deployment with VP-45, the CMO personnel have maintained the highest level of aircraft availability for mission completion in the harshest of conditions.

VP-45 History A VP-45 Sailor kisses his wife after returning home.

The last six months were truly an adventure for the men and women of VP-45 and CMO-11, providing them with unique opportunities to see the world and interact with different cultures. Many Sailors took advantage of the squadron's deployment to visit cities throughout Europe, while others were able to take a jungle-canopy tour in the Kakum National Rainforest during a detachment to Accra, Ghana. "This deployment has shown me first-hand, the role we perform in the defense of our country and I am honored at having the privilege to serve," remarked IT3 Miguel Bonilla Roman, reflecting on his first deployment.

VP-45 History AZ2 Jamie Waycaster from VP-45 hugs Abigail Batson after returning home from a six month deployment.

VP-45 was relieved in Sigonella by surge crews from NAS Brunswick and NAS Jacksonville, led by VP-5. In El Salvador, they were relieved by crews from MCAS Kanehoe Bay, Hawaii and NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. led by VP-9.

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Circa 2006

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Naval Station Ingleside - NAVSTA Ingleside Welcomes New Commanding Officer..." WebSite: Naval Station Ingleside www.nsi.navy.mil/ [13DEC2007]

Command of Naval Station Ingleside will change hands Thursday, April 10, during a traditional change of command ceremony on the Naval Station waterfront. Capt. Tim Watkins will turn over command to Capt. Leland "BT" D. Taylor. Rear Adm. Michael C. Vitale, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, will be the keynote speaker. Musical selections will be provided by the Calallen Middle School Honors Band.

Capt. Taylor reports to Naval Station Ingleside from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven (CPRW-11) in Jacksonville, Fla. At CPRW-11, he was the first Commanding Officer of Consolidated Maintenance Organization ELEVEN where he combined the maintenance departments and aircraft from three active-duty VP squadrons and one Reserve squadron into a single command that consisted of over 700 maintenance personnel and 24 P-3C aircraft.

Taylor entered the U.S. Navy in 1976, after serving a four-year tour in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on the F-4C Phantom and C-130 Hercules aircraft at Luke AFB, Ariz., from 1972 to 1976.

After OSVET (Other Service Veteran) training in 1976 at NTC Great Lakes, Ill., Taylor attended Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) AMH "A" School in Memphis, Tenn., and F-4 FRAMP at VF-121 at NAS Miramar, California. In May of 1977, he reported to his first Fleet squadron, VF-191, on board USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), where he served as plane captain and flight deck troubleshooter, and completed a Western Pacific deployment. After VF-191 decommissioned in November 1977, Taylor transferred to the Black Knights of VF-154, NAS Miramar, California, and completed two more Western Pacific deployments on board USS RANGER (CV 61) as the line and troubleshooter.

From January 1981 to March 1984, Taylor was assigned to the United States Blue Angels as the solo crew chief on the number six and five aircraft and a diamond crew chief on the number three aircraft. Taylor attended FA-18 Hydraulics "C" School from March through November 1984, at NAS Lemoore, California, and the Instructor Training Course at Naval Training Center, San Diego, in preparation as a "C" school instructor from November 1984 to June 1986, where he was designated as a Master Training Specialist.

While assigned as an FA-18 "C" school instructor, Taylor was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in June 1986 through the Limited Duty Officer Program. His first assignment as a commissioned officer was in VFA-25 from October 1986 to June 1989, where he was the Maintenance Material Control Officer. As MMCO, he completed two Western Pacific deployments on board USS CONSTELLATION (CVA 64). From July 1989 to August 1991, Taylor was attached to VFA-151, Atsugi, Japan, as the Maintenance Material Control Officer on board USS MIDWAY (CV 41) where he completed two more Western Pacific deployments to include Operation Desert Shield/Storm from December 1990 to April 1991.

From August 1991 to October 1994, Taylor was assigned as the Maintenance Officer at VFA-127 located at NAS Fallon, Nevada. From October 1994 to August 1996, he was assigned as the IM3 Division Officer on board USS CONSTELLATION and later transferred to Commander, Naval Air Pacific (COMNAVAIRPAC) as the NALCOMIS (Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System) Program Officer from August 1996 to October 1997. Additionally, he was assigned as the COMHELTAC (Command Helicopter Tactical Maintenance Officer for five months due to an unplanned loss. In October 1997, Taylor transferred to Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (COMCARAIRWING FIVE), Atsugi, Japan, as the Carrier Air Group Maintenance Officer (CAGMO). During his 25-month tour on CAG staff, he cross-decked the AIRWING from USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) to the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and completed two no-notice Persian Gulf deployments. In November 1999, Taylor transferred to Commander, Helicopter Squadron Wing, Pacific (COMHSWINGPAC) at NAS North Island, Calif., where he served as the Wing Maintenance Officer. Following his selection for command, in August 2002 he transferred to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jacksonville, Fla., as the Commanding Officer until December 2004. His next tour of duty was in Naval Support Activity Millington, Tenn., as the Head Aviation (Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer) LDO/CWO Detailer and community manager until July 2006.

From July 2006 to March 2008, Taylor was assigned to Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven (CPRW-11) in Jacksonville, as the first Commanding Officer of Consolidated Maintenance Organization.

Taylor's personal awards and decorations include three Meritorious Service Medals, eight Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy Achievement Medals, and numerous campaign medals and ribbons.

Capt. Watkins will move to Pakistan, where he will serve as a naval attaché. Watkins assumed command of Naval Station Ingleside in June 2005. Under his leadership the base has earned numerous awards including: Ingleside's Galley receiving the Ney Award for Food Service Excellence in 2005 and 2006; the Combined Bachelor Housing earning Five-Star Accreditation in Fiscal Year 2006; and the Fire Department being named the Navy's best in 2005.

Naval Station Ingleside's mission is to provide logistics and base support services to 27 tenant commands, including 9 ships of the mine warfare fleet, and to the 2,540 personnel that make up the mine warfare force.

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