This thesis examines the impact of the 1967 flight deck fire on the
aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59) and the resulting two
investigations, on the development of U.S. Navy damage control
doctrine and equipment. The first investigation focused solely on
the Forrestal fire; the second assessed the safety of aircraft
carrier operations throughout the U.S. Navy. Both investigation
reports included several proposals to improve shipboard damage
control. The thesis found that most of these recommendations were
successfully implemented, substantially enhancing shipboard damage
control capability over the long term. Successful implementation of
these proposals depended on the following: strong support by,
long-term involvement of, and resourcing by the Chief of Naval
Operations; as well as broad agreement by senior Navy leaders that
the proposed changes were necessary based on lessons learned from
the two investigations. Training and material deficiencies appeared
to be non-controversial and thus relatively easy to correct;
proposals that did not mesh well with Navy culture and existing
personnel practices appeared especially controversial and were not
successfully implemented.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2012 |
First published: |
September 2012 |
Authors: |
Henry P Stewart
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
116 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-249-36782-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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LSN: |
1-249-36782-4 |
Barcode: |
9781249367826 |
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