During his tenure, MCPON Plackett was known as a strong advocate of the feedback program. In December 1986, he conducted the First Women at Sea Symposium to discuss issues such as: single parenthood, pregnancy, sea/shore rotation, advancement, and career opportunity. Members of the panel were, from left: PNCM Beverly Brennan, YNCM Kathleen Seader, NCCS Ginger Simpson, MCPON Plackett (seated), HMCS Donna Williams, and PNCS Bonnie Peters.