The crew of a ship is undoubtedly the
most crucial part of
the ship as an operational unit. Without the crew, the ship is
nothing more than a large piece of machinery that floats. The
ship actually assumes the personality of the crew and the crew
assumes the care and maintenance of the ship. A well trained crew
can have a profound effect on a ship. Throughout naval history,
the ships have not won the battles, although they are important;
it is the crew that makes the difference before, during, and after the battle. The leadership, will, training, and experience (or
lack of) of a ship's company will determine if the ship is still
floating at the end the battle.
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