Add to it that the Zums and LCSs are "optimally manned" and apparently senior enlisted heavy because that complicated, Tiffany equipment cannot be operated by those with less experience.
Add to it that the Zums and LCSs are "optimally manned" and apparently senior enlisted heavy because that complicated, Tiffany equipment cannot be operated by those with less experience.
Indeed. If I recall correctly one of the functions of LCS was to reduce costs and maintenance requirements of the fleet by using the cheaper LCS. Instead, we have LCS doing "sea duty" in CONUS ports while real ships do anti-piracy, presence, and other missions.
Add to it that the Zums and LCSs are "optimally manned" and apparently senior enlisted heavy because that complicated, Tiffany equipment cannot be operated by those with less experience.
I wonder how many miles that class has accumulated under their keels.
Many thousands.. Or do mean while not being towed?
They should have many tens of thousands. A mere in/out chop to the Med from NorVa is in the mere thousands.
Indeed. If I recall correctly one of the functions of LCS was to reduce costs and maintenance requirements of the fleet by using the cheaper LCS. Instead, we have LCS doing "sea duty" in CONUS ports while real ships do anti-piracy, presence, and other missions.