[WildTurkey]

All I'm pointing out is that the review will find ANYTHING that the skipper could have done differently and make it an issue. You know as well as I do that the Navy isn't known for forgiveness with these things.

A good statement. But I was taking on your absolutes that he was not operating prudently.

[Long Cut]

If it seemed like I was speaking in absolutes, that was not my intention.

The case for "imprudently operating" could nonetheless be made.

I doubt that the skipper will face actual charges, but it's still pretty certain that he's not going to be commanding a boat anytime soon. It's also a pretty good bet that his career is over.

If I'm wrong, I'll be first to admit it. History doesn't indicate good things, however.