I would have to agree with the majority that the Navy erred in the investigation and subsequent findings, be it from Old Boy mentality or just covering your six.
But I must disagree on the quality of this 'movie', the acting, props, dialogue, costumes, writing and directing.
First, and most obvious, all concerned had little information of the Naval Service, protocols or traditions.
Second, all concerned didn't bother finding a Navy adviser to point out a few things (previously mentioned) about officers, enlisteds, chiefs and shipboard life - a step that would have paid off handsomely.
Finally, although I was unable to locate proof online, I believe this tripe led to the series JAG.
In my twenty-four years of service, I witnessed many things and have to agree that the Old Boy stuff does occur, but what the writers have officers and chiefs doing is - land-lubberly and un-informed.
One final note: during the epilogue, the narrator states the ship was awarded a Navy Unit Citation, and that the medals were never delivered - true! A citation is a letter, entered into the man's service jacket. There is no medal to present, or to receive.
But I must disagree on the quality of this 'movie', the acting, props, dialogue, costumes, writing and directing.
First, and most obvious, all concerned had little information of the Naval Service, protocols or traditions.
Second, all concerned didn't bother finding a Navy adviser to point out a few things (previously mentioned) about officers, enlisteds, chiefs and shipboard life - a step that would have paid off handsomely.
Finally, although I was unable to locate proof online, I believe this tripe led to the series JAG.
In my twenty-four years of service, I witnessed many things and have to agree that the Old Boy stuff does occur, but what the writers have officers and chiefs doing is - land-lubberly and un-informed.
One final note: during the epilogue, the narrator states the ship was awarded a Navy Unit Citation, and that the medals were never delivered - true! A citation is a letter, entered into the man's service jacket. There is no medal to present, or to receive.