<p>Of course, Song’s implication is … Suddenly, when on board ship, Ens Door’s behavior is going to be “transformed.” </p>
<p>And in some aberrant cases, as we all know, that becomes true.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, most often past patterns of behavior and performance or lack there of, are rarely changed so conveniently. </p>
<p>Were his premise so? USNA’s OOM and the many USN reviews preceding that Academy event that moves Midshipmen toward commissioned officers in the various professional communities would have been dumped long ago. No, there is a reason the “better”, more highly ranked guys and gals are picked ahead of those who may have shown less giftedness, proclivity, inclination and/or motivation as trainees. And the same holds true for specific assignments.</p>
<p>So we can debate and offer our opinions all we want. But the Navy has spoken loudly and clearly about its preferred behaviors as learners and potential officers. </p>
<p>And let’s use the current Curry example to illumine Song’s allegation about that 1st command that might have been with just some modified, better behavior by that misbehaving Mid, now ex-Mid. Who in their right mind would believe that his past antics would not require his going above and beyond the call were that to happen? You can bet your last buck that his CO would be hawk-watching him. And you can bet your next to last buck that IF that mythical scenario were real …Curry’s poor behavior would be perpetuated. Only now he’s pur the lives of others, not just his own, at stake.</p>