Quote:
|
Originally Posted by KeldorKatarn
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by John Pancoast
I seem to remember reading about the number four, but unfortunately, can't remember where or even if so.
As to the heavy rain/seas at night example, sure, but then:
a. that extra member wasn't performing watch duties per se.
b. "standard" would not necessarily include such non-standard conditions as heavy rains/seas at night.
|
People, don't forget there's a commander aboard who makes those decisions. If he thinks another man is necessary then he simply orders it, no matter what the normal conditions are. That's what officers are for *g*
About stuff that's been written, I've also read about a case when they had one additional soldier on the bridge just to watch the sky while the others concentrated on the horizon.
But as I said, there are many possibilities and if the commander thinks it is necessary or gives him an advantage then he will simply do it. Not everything in the military is done as it is written somewhere or standard procedure.
=) |
Ah, at least that explains why the WO is so quick; I've given him an additional soldier to help
Now I can keep using him without feeling "guilty"