So does that mean the CO and all the others disciplined for the Fitz deserve a huge apology?
Not a chance; they will publicly twist in the wind until it is no longer in the nation's interest to keep the hack a secret.
Evidently the Old Man was still in the fartsack at the time of the collision. No apology necessary.
No, it just emphasizes that visual lookouts should be on duty and alert at all times.
Murpy’s Law ALWAYS applies.
These incidents have all occurred during calm times, even if at night.
Command was not doing what it should.
Im sure there was a thorough non- PC investigation and no scapegoating...
Um
At the very least, a Participation Medal