Never once did I state that this woman’s lack of upper body strength had nothing to do with PO2 Mayo death. What I said was that many men would have been equally unable to defend themselves when presented with a surprise assault at 11:30 at night on a ship’s quarterdeck. Nothing more, nothing less. With your wide experience in the Navy, which ships have you served on that could man a quarterdeck 24 hours a day six day in a row, with linebacker size male petty officers. That seems to be the point that you are trying to make. In the 30 years I spent in our Navy, on eight ships, only the carrier could might have been able do that, but probably not at both brows. Never stood QD watches when I was an enlisted snipe. As a Junior officer I have stood probably hundred or so QD watches. That enough experience for you. This is not “PC” BS, merely facts as I have seen them.
.....Mr. X, obviously I am not going to convince you that I don’t think women are appropriate for these type duties; And, you are not going to convince me that they ARE.
So, enjoyed the discussion, have a nice day.