Story Number: NNS040310-14 Release Date: 3/11/2004 8:59:00 AM By Journalist 1st Class Michael B. Murdock, USS Bridge Public Affairs ABOARD USS BRIDGE (NNS) -- In the early hours of Feb. 24, USS Bridge (AOE 10) cast off mooring lines and began her final underway period as a U.S. Navy vessel. The four-day underway period was needed to complete Ship’s Material Assessment and Readiness Test (SMART) and offload ammunition in preparation for Bridge’s transfer to Military Sealift Command (MSC) ownership. SMART is MSC’s version of the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), and successful completion was required prior to Bridge...
