| I seem to be having some conflicting messages about the show (which I am enjoying very much as well). As USNA/Senior Military Colleges always seem to say, the strictness is present at their institutions because it will be much more stringent when one enters the fleet.
However, I couldn't help but notice that many of the people on board in this show, including some officers, were much more...slovenly than those that I have encountered in the military college environment. For example, the salutes and military courtesies seem more off-hand, quick, and sloppy; rooms and uniforms hardly ever looked like they would even come close to passing the requirements set at USNA for cleanliness.
It may just be the moments that are shown, but it seems like many of the threats made by USNA about fleet life seem to be a stretch.
However, I am NOT saying that I disagree at all with strict policies. But I was just a little disappointed with what I saw and how the Navy seems to operate on board this carrier.
Oh, and a big thumbs down for having colored turtlenecks denote rank (at least for chiefs). Yuck. |