[central_va]

This is peacetime and a DDG is nothing but a floating chunk of metal. So you have to figure in peace time whether the loss of life is worth it. Above my pay grade.

[5th MEB]

Just remember; even in peace time, every Sailor aboard every Navy ship at sea knows why those water tight hatches are there.
If the compartment is flooding, you dog it, even if it’s your brother on the other side.
Just part of Duty, Honor, and Country.