Errrrr...........sounds like Topmast? This not good - see
this. Also I recently saw a FOST presentation that reinforced those views.
The system used with the Patrol Vessels and Hydrographic ships, where two third of the ship's company are aboard at any time, and the other third are on leave or doing courses, could be used. This would allow 300 days/year at sea without losing the ship's
espirit de corps or expertise. In my opinion anyway.
LH/Nab
What makes you think CVF will need USN CVN manning levels?