Re: Tech Levels and Quality was Re: DS3 design (long)

I used to work in CIC. The backward writing isn't taught in school any
more. New ships (combatant New Tech) aren't even unified CICs. Go
mushrooms!

Robert Makowsky <rmakowsky@yahoo.com> wrote:
Good point, thanks Alan.

Bob Makowsky

--- Alan and Carmel Brain 
wrote:

> From: "Robert Makowsky" 
> 
> > I think you miss many points about the increased
> use
> > of technology. Yes the Navy got rid of backward
> > writing boards. 
> 
> Actually, no. They're kept as backups in case the
> main system
> goes totally Tango Uniform. Not with *all* the data,
> just enough
> for self-defence. But even that makes the guys
> updating it
> busier than the one-legged man in an ass-kicking
> contest.
> 
> > But now they can share tactical data
> > between all vessels and so each has a better
> picture
> > of the engagement.
> 
> If people like myself have done their jobs right,
> yes.
> 
> 

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