> "An AKE like the Shepard should have 129 crewmembers in perfect conditions but they are now running at roughly 80% because of manning problems,” said another MSC officer. “About 20 in the deck department can be assigned to rust prevent duty. However, that crew is also assigned to Underway Replenishment duties. Three Unreps could easily eat away an entire day. When we return to port can we OSPHO? No. Can I send a crewmember over the side to chip? No. Navy rules prevent it."
Sounds like a classic case of trying to do the same job with less people, and management only taking notice when the issue becomes public-facing.
Sounds like a classic case of trying to do the same job with less people, and management only taking notice when the issue becomes public-facing.