Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 3500.2
How the CEM implementation process is executed depends on the personality and
makeup of the WG. The following example demonstrates a very systematic, objective,
and deliberate action plan.
This WG began by establishing specific objectives to focus and coordinate their actions.
Their objectives were:
Be willing to fail; try new things
Learn to recognize signs of endurance risk use the RFA for clues
Show ties between OPTEMPO and endurance
Mesh the "research" on endurance with "real life" aboard a cutter
Create a system and climate at the unit that maximizes endurance
Maintain mission orientation don't focus so much on endurance issues that we
forget why we are here
Better define what we expect of watchstanders
Establish "bag limits" people should know the limits and respect them
Keep the crew informed of what we are doing
In addition to the objectives, the WG identified potential barriers that could jeopardize
the success of their efforts. These barriers included:
Having enough qualified people aboard impact of SPEAR process
Tradition holding onto ideas "because we've always done it that way"
Mission requirements
External environment weather, tasking from Operational Cdr, etc.
Internal environment our own willingness to try new things