Originally Posted by V2CxBongRipz
Scout classing does matter...
http://www.opennavyfield.com/smf/index.php?topic=438.0
Seperate discussion as you are now comparing support stats or "soft sailor" to highest ability for the specific trait (fighters Fighter and bomber Bomber).
I actually have 2 soft scouts, one on a US crew that I got lazy and classed around 70, and an SN classed at 100. At the same time I was also one of the people who ghosted their scout for weight reduction for bulge (wasn't really worth it) and will spend time AA'ing to try to vet to a reasonable point (150-200) for the rep ability on a soft scout. Hyz or Hanyizou used an elite rep for his soft scout and overvetted and had real good success with it, however I do not see the average person doing this. (bear in mind I also levelled my SN scout to 100 on a seperate line so as not to be in a BB without a scout)