We need to turn out some diesel subs fast and train the crews. We need to expand the Nuke sub program afterward.
At a minimum we need two conventional carriers built on the knowledge obtained from SINKEX of CV 66 as a new class conventional. Again this is a matter of addressing mass causalities and training replacements fast.
Last thing and important. We need another carrier shipbuilder located somewhere besides Tidewater Ops area. Our current carriers also need to be dispersed to places like Mayport or build at least one berth in another city besides Norfolk, Virginia. Rosie Roads perhaps? Never place all your eggs in one basket and NEVER berth 4-5 carriers in a row at the same base.
Your tagline is cousins with mine ...
In a pinch couldn’t you pull nuke qualified sailors from the swap out crews on the Ohio class boats?