The problem was pinpointed in August 1941, with help from There were two basic problems with the submarine COs who were in command at the start of WW-II. The torpedo exercises were set-piece runs, canned in every way, and the skippers were judged on demonstrating their ability to produce 'the right answer.'

Kinda like using the term "SUPPO" in place of "CHOP". The BB-66 (USS Kentucky) never was completed, but just wanted to throw the idea out there for devs to consider perhaps complete the job that was eventually canceled in WWII.

The soccer team tipped a beer or two after a game.The sad thing is that the caliber of skipper you get in peacetime lowers over time. Remember, ADM Nimitz ran a destroyer aground as a JO. In all probability, the submarine chain of command would have slapped him on the wrist had he not called his integrity into question.Anon at 3:16 pm. I saw sailors break left and right.

Commanding Officer, Blue Crew, USS Kentucky. He earned a M.S. PRESS OFFICE I was on the CT when he got fired and you could feel the sigh of relief when we found out it was the single happiest moment of my time on board. Better yet, let them run on a boat for a full 6 monther. What they ARE saying is that we have created an environment where it is impossible to accomplish the mission without cheating at some level. Als Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear führt sie 24 Interkontinentalraketen mit.. Geschichte. in Management from the University of Maryland, University College as well as a M.A. Some boats are just better at prioritizing what the shore folks actually look at and then covering up the rest.6/10 @7:09 PM-it's all about the continuous stream of unfunded (either with people, time or $$) requirements that flow down hill. Commander Larry Arbuckle Commanding Officer, Blue Crew, USS Kentucky. Boats don't have a CHENG? With the traditional reading of orders and a heartfelt goodbye to the Sailors he commanded, Pearson turned over his boat and crew to Cmdr. ALL HANDS

Pearson previously commanded the Gold Crew of Trident ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737). We have more Admirals today than during WW2. CDR Campbell, a native of Atlanta, GA, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a B.S. He had lots of power, but he never really had any strategic input, right?RD, interesting slam of WWII sub skippers. Benjamin Pearson was relieved as the Commanding Officer of USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (GOLD), during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap, February 19, 2010.
You can call people wimps for complaining about it all you want, but its a destructive environment that destroys sailors and makes subs less safe-- it absolutely needs fixing.If you think we drive today's boats under the same rule sets as our WWII counterparts you are mistaken.

Is there anyone serving on a submarine today who will honestly argue that point (if so, you're out of touch, pal)? You are partly correct. Is our "new Navy" better than our "old Navy?" He was my least favorite XO of 3 on that ship. USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) is the 12th submarine of the Ohio class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), and the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. USS KENTUCKY was homeported at Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, GA. Chronolow of Ever- a.
"Silent Victory", the clear majority of whom were almost 90% USNA alumni.RD, You spoke with him? Today, that event would end his career at LTjg. All right!Speaking of Navy submarine cheating exposes, Christopher Brownfield's book My Nuclear Family is now down to $0.70 for a brand new copy at Amazon.com. Cmdr.