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So tell me then how many years did you do in the Navy? Did it ever occur to you I said this based on what I've seen? Ever been on a carrier that did and emergency sea and anchor detail to get under way? I have and I know what I'm talking about. Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia late 1977 we anchored off shore. A violent straight line wind hit the ship. Within a very few short minutes were changed from dragging anchor and heading toward a grounding to underway and out of port. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. There are too many mistakes being made and some of it is being caused by blatant arrogance out of the Pentagon.

So I guess you're suggesting no ship should ever moor in any port? If so, this is independent of the UAE issue then. Perhaps you should volunteer your expert information to the Pentagon. Write them. I'm sure with your credentials and expertise they would fly you up there to straighten them out since you have been on carriers and know what you're talking about.

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So I guess you're suggesting no ship should ever moor in any port?

As a matter of policy yes if it is a foreign port unless the ally is much more stable with a long proved record such as Australia or the PI's for example. Any ship that can not under it's own power {meaning requiring no tugs or a pilot} moor pier side and get underway needs to anchor off coast in the M.E. The ship may only have minutes to get underway.

If so, this is independent of the UAE issue then.

No not really.

Perhaps you should volunteer your expert information to the Pentagon. Write them. I'm sure with your credentials and expertise they would fly you up there to straighten them out since you have been on carriers and know what you're talking about.

No the leaders I served under weren't quite so foolish and arrogant. What we have running the Pentagon now is ones either Poppy or Bubba pushed up through the ranks. They are politicians first and have long since forgotten their military duties.