Andrew Watkis

Naval Engineer - all views are my own.

Currently the Spanish Engineer on Death Star No.1

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I like this article, and recognise a lot of what it talks about. The solutions suggested make sense, but they do lack detail, and that is where the real difference will be made. Also not sure that PWLS and SDA are the complete success described

https://t.co/yQLlEiv0Zy

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@navalhistorian @EngageStrategy1 @Davidfrigate I forgot I said that. Still agree. But also think there's sod all money for anything new. Or even new second hand.

[Francis Tusa @FTusa284]

In @NMMGreenwich WWI gallery. Who'd have thought it? @edwardlucas

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First day at big school

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I want to see @England vs @EnglandRugby at cricket. Got the makings of a great charity match

[England @England]

Ramsdale (out)
c Trippier b Rice

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@SwaledaleSailor @RoyalNavy @RNJobsUK @hmsdiamond @RAdmJudeTerry @NavyLookout @fightingsailor @TomSharpe134 @HMS_Richmond Go Full 1980s

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@SwaledaleSailor @RoyalNavy @RNJobsUK @hmsdiamond @RAdmJudeTerry @NavyLookout @fightingsailor @TomSharpe134 @HMS_Richmond With some awesome/awful music like the Baywatch theme. Jets taking off, boot necks fast roping from Junglies, SM surfacing or shooting TLAM. All the cool stuff

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@TomSharpe134 That sounds like Prism from a T23, but made worse and more expensive.

We need to stop gold plating capability terms and a better understanding of what 'Reasonably Practicable' actually means when discussing risk.

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@TomSharpe134 Leaping into the trap...

Cats and traps would be a great increase in capability. But it all depends how soon you want the capability uplift, because it won't be quick. It isn't just plug and play unfortunately.

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@GeoffNorcott There was a place like this in Prague called 'Beer Factory'. I don't remember much more than that

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@KirstieMAllsopp @JonHaidt Ties in with Johan Hari's theory in Stolen Focus, also worth a read

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Top writing by @TomSharpe134

Getting ships to sea quickly is a challenge and the team in PWLS did a great job.

https://t.co/x0pEBTlD38

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Today has been a day of good news. But the messages from friends I haven't spoken to for a while have genuinely been the nicest bit of it all. Thank you

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I don't really like challenge coins but I will make an exception for this one. Thanks Matt! #stoker #sempereadem @HMSQNLZ

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Great article by @TomSharpe134 giving a flavour of what war at sea could be like in the Middle East
https://t.co/fFz27qbkMw

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@DannyCipriani87 @jimhamilton4 Really fascinating interview. Any thoughts about taking up coaching @DannyCipriani87 when you hang up your boots? I'd love to see your views on how to play taken up more widely

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@pinstripedline Return of the RM Artillery?

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Who cares about Army Navy at Twickers. This is where its at. Come on @HMSsultan!

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Rugby continues as @HMSsultan takes on local rivals @HMS_Collingwood for the #NavyRugby Cup.

📅 Wednesday, 17 May
⌛1800
📍 HMS Sultan

#GoNavy #NavyFit

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@EngageStrategy1 @navalhistorian Yup

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@EngageStrategy1 @navalhistorian Ha ha ha.

But there is a surprisingly long list of AC that aren't cleared to operate from the deck that you would think should be. It's paperwork, risk management and duty holding requiring a bit of spend on engineering justifications that we really should just get done