New 'forgiving' fatigue model

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Originally Posted by sub_optimal

Although I must insist that a lifebouy sentry is a lookout ...

You can call it a lookout in the non-military sense. It is vital, yes. But again, it is not the same kind of job.

As a Lifebuoy Sentry you are looking aft from the quarterdeck at an area that is relatively close to the ship looking to see or hear someone who has fallen overboard.

As opposed to scanning the horizon 10 kilometers away, using the procedure I described above, searching for a tiny speck. Or in the case of aircraft, and using an entirely different procedure, searching the sky for a pinprick 15 to 20 kilometers away.

I've gone up the road a short bit from where I live to get a better look out of Halifax Harbour and tried to do it steady. Didn't even last 10 minutes.

Edit: As an afterthought for anyone following this thread.

You can get a .pdf copy of the United States Navy Lookout Training Handbook here.

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