<p>BTW, I’m not sure why the watch time windows described by the guy in the article are so different. Perhaps his ship had a skewd schedule, or else it was due to operational necessity. Either way, the points he makes about sleep are spot-on.</p>
<p>Also, it is not unheard of (and he is an example) to see Chief Petty Officers assigned as Conning Officers (JOOD - Junior Officer of the Deck) while underway. My ship had them, too. It’s great because, again, the more qualified watchstanders, the more sections, and the more time off between watches. It’s also great career-advancement material for a Chief.</p>