[Gay State Conservative]

...chances are pretty good that one or both will find career at an end, whatever the circumstances and fault turn out to be.

So IOW the Navy believes that top Command personnel must always anticipate stupid acts by other vessels and must ensure that no harm to the Navy will come as a result?

That may be a stupid question but,as I said...no knowledge of the Navy plus I only achieved the rank of SP5 (E-5,no command authority) during my stellar Army career.

[arthurus]

My father was a career naval officer and yes Navy commanders are required to anticipate erratic moves by other vessels.