Navy testing alternative crewing model amid shortages, says SWO boss

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Navy testing alternative crewing model amid shortages, says SWO boss
By Diana Stancy Correll
 Jan 13, 04:40 PM
Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener visits the expeditionary mobile base vessel USNS Miguel Keith to speak with the ship’s leadership and crew. (MC2 Alex Millar/Navy)

The Navy is testing an alternative crewing model that could apply to the entire fleet to improve manning shortages, but the service needs to somehow bolster recruiting efforts to remedy deficits, according to the commander of Naval Surface Forces.

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