Now, due to the end of the Cold War and advances in technology, the manpower requirement for duty sections has been reduced. Complementing this initiative is the reinvestment of the manhours saved through other IDTC reductions into accomplishing more planned maintenance during normal working hours. This reduces the number of personnel needed on board after hours and permits smaller duty sections. A number of commands are already in eight, nine or ten section duty, a far cry from the three or four sections of years past. We are looking at requirements and asking why.
Administrative programs are also ripe for overhaul or cancellation.
Some individuals are concerned that these renovations to the training cycle will compromise unit readiness. However, the CNO and the FRB are confident these changes will have their desired effect. The Fleet Review Board revolves around Sailors and their ideas on how to better do business. In fact, it is essential for the fleet to provide inputs to the process. Sailors who have concerns or input about the board may contact Capt.