Lookout Effectiveness Study
Authors: Watwood et al
Year published: 2013
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In accordance with the HRC Monitoring Plan, implemented in January 2009, data were collected 18–22 February 2013 during a SCC event, with the following stated goals: (1) collect data to assess the effectiveness of the Navy lookout team, and (2) obtain data to characterize the possible exposure of marine species to MFAS. Three U.S. Navy civilian MMOs (MMOs and one contractor MMO were stationed aboard a U.S. Navy-guided DDG for observation of marine species. MMO surveys were conducted on a not-to-interfere basis, which means that the MMOs did not replace required Navy lookouts and did not dictate operational requirements or maneuvers.
