EM3 (SW) Massop, Joshua with AUXO LT. (SW) Washington, Aaron upon presentation of Warfare Designation. Initial guidelines for the program at that time were 1. It was to reflect a level of qualification above and beyond the normal level of professional and performance criteria necessary for advancement. 2. The qualification was applicable to and reasonably attainable by all "surface" ratings. 3. Qualification was an attainable goal for dedicated enlisted serving on ships and afloat staffs. 4. Management of the program would not become an administrative burden on the ship. 5. Qualification criteria would be well defined and specific. 6. Participation was voluntary, and there was neither a financial reward nor hazardous duty associated with the qualification.
15JAN2002 - 03MAR2006
Detached to the Navy's only Forward Deployed Aircraft Carrier The USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), Petty Officer Massop assigned to Engineering Department, Electrical Division as Motor Rewind Craftsman for Electrical Rewind Shop, Workcenter Training P.O., DCPO, U/W watches include Electrical Switchboard Operator, Rapid Response Team Electrician, while I/P served as Electrical Desk Supervisor, along with Inport Emergency Team.
Assigned to Arduous sea duty on a forward deployed warship in Yokosuka, Japan, an excellent craftsman and a reliable technician EM3 Massop directly contributed to the continued success of Electrical Motor Rewind Shop especially highlighted in the successful overhaul of:
#7A CHT Ventilation Motor
3A/3B AMCW Pump Motors
#1 AGEC Motor
#7 Switchboard MG set ventilation Motor
7B CHT Pump
7 HCFF BPSS Motor
3MMR Gland Exhaust
1MMR FDB Motor
CIWS Ventilation Motor
NR 2 HCAC (USS Vincennes (CG-49))
EM3 (SW) Massop shown stripping wires from an electrical motor while performing maintenance onboard Nov, 12 2005
Photo captured by PHAN Benjamin Dennis.
As workcenter DCPO, Petty Officer Massop further contributed to the accomplishment of maintenance actions which ensured all damage control equipment stayed in top working condition, member of the Inport Emergency Team as Repair Party Electrician PO3 Massop truly a key player in the success of the team through his knowledge of the ship's Electrical Distribution System minimizing the extent of damage and efficiency in electrically isolating affected spaces consistently giving 100% to any task and is always seeking added responsibilities.
Command Achievements include:
ISRA/Sea Trials/CQ Arabian Gulf Deployment
Combat deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
U/D/DSRA
Sea Trials/CQ/ANNUALEX/Fall Deployment
Upkeep/INSURV
CART II/TSTA I and II/Spring Deployment
TSTA III & FEP/Summer Deployment
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized include;
NAVY/MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
NAVY/MARINE CORPS OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON (2)
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL
ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL
SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON (2)