—”A percentage of the crew must be on board at all times.”
A retired Navy friend claimed it was mostly the slugs, with someone to watch over them for the scut work. He said a hard charger would burn out to get it just right when that was not needed. The slugs would often find a quick way to get it done.
“A retired Navy friend claimed it was mostly the slugs, with someone to watch over them for the scut work. He said a hard charger would burn out to get it just right when that was not needed. The slugs would often find a quick way to get it done.”
I honestly don’t know what you’re talking about. Everybody has a “duty” day, from senior officers on down. 25% of the crew has to be on board at all times, even in homeport, for emergencies up to and including getting under way. It is a simple 4 day rotation.