it might even start USN and US shipbuilders start thinking about lower personing levels.

:rolleyes:

The USN already has “lowered personnel levels” well in hand.

CVN-77 Bush – Ship’s company 3,200; Air wing 2,480 [total 5,680]

CVN-78 Ford – Ship’s company 2,180; Air wing 2,480 [total 4,660]

DDG-51 class – Ship’s company ~275

DDG-1000 class – Ship’s company 148