Here is a list of the primary problems the chiefs struggled with: Below-average advancement rates for their men A lengthy qualification program that yielded few qualified watch standers Poor performance on evaluations for the ship A lean watch bill, with many watch stations port and starboard under way, and three-section in port (the objective was to have three-section at sea and at least four-section in port; this meant that each member would stand watch every third watch rotation—typically six hours on watch and twelve hours off—at sea, and every fourth day in port) An inability to schedule,
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