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2004-02-25

6300 Sailors, Marines Prepare To Deploy Under New Navy Strategy

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Posted by Super Hose 2004-02-25 8:13:19 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 ...Kinda interesting to look at the OOB here - Connecticut is one of the Seawolf class, probably the most advanced and capable SSN in the world, and Yorktown was at one time (not sure if she still is) rigged for SmartShip - where they took off a good-sized chunk of the crew and automated the heck out of her.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2004-2-25 8:59:50 AM|| 2004-2-25 8:59:50 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "Itâs not exactly clear what you use this against" Garrett said. "It doesnât have the standing or presence of a carrier ... group. This is something you use to kick around Third World countries. Itâs not even clear that you would need it for that."

Not exactly a ringing endorsement. But ...hey...build more of em!

Posted by B 2004-2-25 9:20:25 AM|| 2004-2-25 9:20:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 "It doesnât have the standing or presence of a carrier ... group. This is something you use to kick around Third World countries. Itâs not even clear that you would need it for that.
Come on Garret...of course that's what it's for and it's right for the job. Perfect for Horn of Africa ops. It frees up the big stuff to keep focused on Baby Assad and Li'l Kimmie.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2004-2-25 2:56:37 PM|| 2004-2-25 2:56:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Sounds like someones birthing a baby seabase.

Posted by Shipman 2004-2-25 5:33:39 PM|| 2004-2-25 5:33:39 PM|| Front Page Top

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