One of my favorites as well. There is a lot to learn from that movie. I particularly appreciated the lawyer’s observations about serving under captains, and how you don’t get to choose. You take what you get and you learn to deal with it as best you can.
I love the way the movie ends when LTJG Keith finds himself again under the command of Captain DeVriess. The lesson is, no matter how bad your skipper is, you learn to deal with it, because no matter what, it can ALWAYS be worse!
Isn't that the truth.
It seemed that typically a new commanding officer is trying to show who's boss and who's going to set priorities. Just when you figure out how to stay out of trouble and stay out of sight, a new commander comes along.