What’s Eating America’s Surface Navy? 11 Problems That Need Fixing Immediately

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We can build all the advanced technology ships in the world, but, if we can’t sail them efficiently, what good are they? Here’s a brief of what this author thinks is wrong:

Readiness assessments:

Training in the surface navy:

Watch qualifications:

XO-to-CO fleetups:

The mismatch between ships and sailors:

Bloated wardrooms:

Putting careers ahead of Navy needs:

Ignoring symptoms and solutions: .

Priorities and investment strategy:

Isolation and inbreeding:

A narrow search for answers:

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