[Enchante]

"What has not been discussed, but which should be significantly more concerning, is the fact that if ships’ officers are not up to the fundamental task of safe navigation, how can they possibly be up to the task of complex warfighting?"

Yes, this fundamental point has been much on my mind. These accidents are happening in contexts which should be quite simple compared to the challenges of naval warfighting. Granted, there are always issues with maintaining focus and combating boredom etc., but if our navy is not handling the routine situations well one has to worry about combat readiness!!

[JockoManning]

Quite concerning. Have also wondered if there was an ‘omen’ component to the McCain fiasco. The namesake scoundrel is a traitorous bustard fit for being keel hauled for treason. It sure seems like ‘they’ want our military castrated and in disarray.

[Ace's Dad]

if our navy is not handling the routine situations well one has to worry about combat readiness!!

Combat readiness just might be the only thing the Navy can do! With emphasis on the "just might."