[Tallguy]

This is a little bit like the US Navy failing to adequately train their line officers in proper navigation and when the inevitable collisions happen they start firing the officers and charging the captains with Negligent Homicide.

Before anybody jumps my case on this... The captains are responsible, it’s naval tradition as well as law. But the Pentagon is trying to keep the blood from reaching their doorstep.

[ratzoe]

This is a little bit like the US Navy failing to adequately train their line officers in proper navigation and when the inevitable collisions happen they start firing the officers and charging the captains with Negligent Homicide.

Extensive training?? That's way too expensive, let them learn on the job, they'll figure it out../sarc off

[Night Hides Not]

But the Pentagon is trying to keep the blood from reaching their doorstep.

It's called CYA.

As a platoon leader, my superiors told me everything my unit did, or failed to do, was my responsibility...no excuses! Funding, or lack thereof, for maintenance and training was not my concern. My leadership ability would overcome that.

Now I see generals and admirals blaming lack of funding for their problems. What about their leadership?

Once I figured out the gig (after a few months), I told my bosses, "since my neck is on the line, stay out of my way and let me do my job!" I turned into a real PITA the rest of my tour in Germany.

I had superiors (up to one-star) that liked that attitude, and some that didn't. Naturally, that was reflected in my efficiency reports...lol.

[Paladin2]

"This is a little bit like the US Navy failing to adequately train their line officers in proper navigation and when the inevitable collisions happen they start firing the officers and charging the captains with Negligent Homicide."

I don't think Annapolis has enough yachts and YP boats to get everyone enough time at the wheel to acquire any skill. Mostly landlubbers admitted too.