The following is a Feb. 29, 2016 memo, obtained by USNI News, outlining a new review of the Littoral Combat Ship to include “crewing, operations, training and maintenance of the ship class.”
Document: Memo Outlining New Navy Littoral Combat Ship Review
March 2, 2016 7:21 PM

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