3.7.1 Fundamentals
The training continuum for Surface Warfare Officers (and candidates),
Quartermasters, and Operational Specialists does not provide sufficient seamanship and navigation knowledge in advance of milestone assignments.(Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3)
The individual qualification proficiency of Surface Warfare Officers is not periodically assessed against objective qualification standards or in high traffic, emergency or extremis situations. (Section 4.2.2)
Unit seamanship and navigation training, assessments, and certifications do not adequately test or measure performance in high traffic, emergency, or extremis
conditions. (Section 5.2)
From the Article: “Today, proficiency in seamanship and navigation competes for time and attention
with the expanding tactical duties of our naval professionals at sea.”
Yes, and seamanship/navigation competes UNFAIRLY with every other foolish requirement levied by DOD, Department of the Navy and Command authority. You can bet that all those Sailors on the Bridge were current on their sexual harassment training.