Greetings,

 In October we conducted a workshop to resolve current issues in implementing ESWBS. The workshop was a great success as we compiled and reviewed all your comments. The draft includes guidance for current issues with weight reporting as well as provides a complete 3 digit ESWBS. This document is based on the 1985 ESWBS as well as the current online database. It is our desire to create a functioning document that provides continuity in the weight reporting of ships at the three digit level. A draft Recommended Practice is now available for public revew.  See attachment.

 The Public review allows you the chance to correct any mistakes to the content or format. It is important that we correct these mistakes while in the draft form. Comments on content will be reviewed by the ESWBS committee and implemented as necessary. If it is decided that this version of the RP cannot accommodate a certain issue, the comment will be recorded for later consideration. We acknowledge that changes in technology and construction practices will change the way we report weights in the future, and understand that changes will be necessary. Our goal is to create a document to apply to weight reporting today with a look to the future. Please review with Draft RP and provide comments to Matthew Yoder (matthew.d.yoder@navy.mil) or post comments here.  Your time is greatly appreciated.

 V/r Matthew Yoder