What is everyone's opinion on Pre-Commissioning a ship?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:37:20 -0400

My wife and I have been thinking of what we want to do next after I finish shore duty and we both want to take a break from Sunny San Diego so her and the kids can tenement travel. I was thinking today about possibly a Pre-Com but to get people opinion first

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 7:08 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:08:52 -0400

Haven't ever really heard anyone say anything good about a PCU. Schools are the only good thing i can think of.

Response by PO1 Mike Skidmore made Jul 2 at 2017 7:07 PM

PO1 Mike Skidmore — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:07:27 -0400

Precom's can be a good thing, in terms of schooling. Once sea trials start it gets busy and frustrating. There are literally 1000's of kinks that need worked out after commissioning. Experienced these first hand as I commissioned the USS Howard in 2001.

Response by PO2 Everette Watts made Jul 10 at 2017 6:32 PM

PO2 Everette Watts — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:32:24 -0400

It's slot of work, great schools, a chance to get acquainted with any upgrades to the equipment. Shakedown cruises keep you busy. Great to be a plank owner.