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1. 2003 - cuts to training, 6 month "SWOS Basic" training eliminated. 2. reliance on technology, no basic seamanship skills 3. Iraq and Afganistan wars, more

by throw7 9y ago

1. 2003 - cuts to training, 6 month "SWOS Basic" training eliminated. 2. reliance on technology, no basic seamanship skills 3. Iraq and Afganistan wars, more need to support ground ops 4. Officers care about Cover Your Ass.