How Do CAPTAINS LIVE on Massive Aircraft Carriers?

Life Inside Captain's Room on Massive Aircraft Carriers. Aircraft carriers can be out in the middle of the ocean for days, months, and even years if needed. So, do you ever wonder what life is like for the captain on board? Surprisingly, the captains don't have just one cabin to themselves; they have multiple. But why is that?
What secrets lie behind these closed doors, and what does daily life entail for such an important person on a ship with thousands of sailors onboard? And how is the food?
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[Collie]

I was an enlisted sailor on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) from 1969 to 1972. Your question about viewers who might think they have what it takes to command an aircraft carrier made me laugh. I worked in X Division which provides all administrative support on the ship, so I was involved daily with the captain or executive officer (both ranked Captain). I can say with no hesitation that those officers were of the very highest quality and superbly trained to perform their duties. No, not many people have whaat it takes to command an aircraft carrier. We enlisted guys worked 12-14 hour days, seven days a week. The captain works much longer hours and is under constant pressure. It’s amazing how good a job the Navy does with their selection and training.

[JRFoster-br]

I served for six years on the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and since I worked on the Close In Weapon System (CIWS) and we had to do what was called a "PAC Fire" where the CIWS would shoot in a set direction and the system's radar would track the rounds going out and log any necessary corrections, we would have a pre-fire briefing in the Captain's inport cabin. That cabin was very nice. I was an E-6, so just had a "rack" in our berthing like the rest of the enlisted, but I never thought twice about whether or not they deserved that cabin. They spent many years earning the perks they had and were deserving of that. Besides, like others have mentioned, the inport cabin also served various necessary functions. These Commanding Officers had more responsibility than most CEOs of major corporations.

[paulsmith]

This guy takes 100 words to give 10 words of real information.

[paulscheinberg]

Despite this clip being somewhat redundant & over stock footage, I enjoyed reminiscing of my time at sea, deployed as flight surgeon with my embarked mine-clearing RH53D helo squadron (HM12). As a young Navy Doctor, I was in awe when the Captain invited me & another new Medical Officer to dine with him in his private suite. The Captain told us, while he tries to know all the Officers & Sailors under his command, it was most important to him to know each of the Medical Officers personally. I was very impressed.

[scottferris]

What a lot of people don’t realize is that during overseas port visits, the captain performs a diplomatic function. The captain’s in port cabin is where foreign dignitaries are received.

[BuckshotGeorge]

Yes Captains and officers do deserve these special perks. As a former Marine Sgt, I saw the overwhelming stresses placed on commanding officers and officers in general. While all personnel are at sea... enlisted ranks have hourly shifts during non combat or controlled combat periods, 8hrs for sleep, 8hrs for work, 8 hrs for personal time, and they rotate. Officers are the managers like in any business. Officers are never off duty. While they are "off duty", they are basically on call and called at any time. The Captain can be called any time woken up during sleep (typically do not get their 8 hrs sleep), private time, meals, whenever. The Captain is the ultimate person responsible on a ship. So yes Captains and officers do deserve perks that help them diminish the stresses of being in command and help declutter their thinking ability for decision making. The food onboard is a moral booster... as we all look forward to our next chow! I remember counting time by going chow to chow! Thats breakfast, lunch, dinner for all you non military!

[briancclevenger]

I was on the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as F-14 aviator and the CO was in our squadron room many times to brief us or to give us support. When in port at other countries, his job as well as all officers, were to ensure we represented the United States of America to the fullest. He was enjoying promotions when they occurred. I remembered when I made Lt. Commander, he was smiling and his hand shake was that of a proud father, I was and will always remember that day.

[BobFisher-hthp]

As a commercial Capt a USN Capt deserves all respect and Accoutrements afforded to

[scotty]

I spent 4 years on the Carl Vinson, CVN-70. I can tell you that the food we had on board was really good. The food was diverse, plentiful, well made, and always included fresh fruits, and salads. The only exception was when we were getting near the end of our supplies, we would begin running out of the fresh items, and begin resorting to canned, and frozen items, but even then they did a good job of maintaining quality. The highlight of our culinary world was the bakery. Navy bakers are absolutely top class, and their baked goods were beautiful, and excellent. The decorated cakes were fantastic works of art. I understand that many of our bakers participated in competitions when we were in port.

[mstallion]

The US Navy has evolved over the years to maintain the best practices ensuring it is the best Navy. That includes aircraft carriers and how the Captain of the Carrier lives and operates. The two cabin system is part of that. As for the responsibility of the Captain, it is enormous. Carrier Captains have trained their entire careers for that position. They built their skills one step at a time. Not anyone can do that job. I have great respect for anyone who makes it to be a Captain of a carrier.

[jerryyork]

I once attended the Captains cabin on the USS Kitty Hawk and it was like a room in an expensive hotel. We were literally sleeping on top of each other, our space had 144 sailors packed in. The Captain has a lot of responsibility so it didn't bother me.

[tazmod]

My dad was on 2 carriers during his career (‘43-‘68). I, my sister, and mom sat at the captain’s table for dinner one time. As it turns out the captain was captain Morrison the father of Jim Morrison the rock n roll singer of the Doors.

[vantagev]

We have a saying on board ships (me=USCG Lic. Chief Engineer 34years, Bering Sea AK) That everyone wants to be the Captain until it's time to do Captain things!!

[SteveSmith-ebze]

It is a great honor to be in command of a carrier. The stress they must be under is incredible. They are responsible for everything and one mistake will cost them their career.

[markcraig]

Give them all they want and all they need. These men are special. I salute all aircraft carrier captains. Job well done.

[PAK]

It is imperative that the Captain and staff have the areas they need to run the operations on a mission. I was Air Force but my father was in The Navy. I truly believe that what makes a great service deployment is the skills and abilities of the Captain and staff . They are carrying a massive amount of responsibility to our country. Yes give them what they need on board and they will produce.

[Chris.starfleet]

Give a Captain whatever he or she needs. Being a naval Captain is a tough job.

[wjack]

On the JFK the captain had an assigned cabin boy, his own passageway where the deck and brass always had to be highly polished, and his own boat(captain's gig), which was about a 32-36 foot Chris Craft that was stowed on the hanger deck. Our first captain's self assigned nickname was SLUF, Short Little Ugly F'er, he told us this over the ship's intercom, lol. He promised us over the ship's intercom that "I'll always make sure we eat good, and get good liberty", and he kept that promise. He loved the smokers (boxing matches), and always watched them, but SLUF really hated when a marine beat a sailor, and would get seriously pissed!

[capnsalty]

Yes because of the role of the Captain it is a must to have two cabins. Sometimes he must entertain dignitaries from other countries as well as fellow shipmates so he needs casual and formal.