Ready for sea and the transit to the Atlantic Ocean 11. Mandatory training completion 14. In Commission, Active The next section concisely describes the critical elements and support required for each event. The basis for the critical elements are derived from our research and experience. Selection of the plankowner crew.
Selection is the most important step in the process of crewing the cutter.
A balance between white and black hull tours, AtoN, MLE and MEP experience is essential. The work to in commission, active status is demanding. Non-rated personnel should be assigned that desire a career in the BM, MK, ET, EM, DC or FS ratings to increase likelihood of striking and remaining on board the 225. This would allow for the cutter to develop their own petty officers and receive higher return on their training investment. E4s should be advised they are expected to advance and fill E5 billets.