[QUOTE=Kenswing;1469955]Leaving out conspiracy theories such as the Chinese hacking our navigation systems.. I think there are several issues to consider. Morale, fatigue, discipline and training just to name the biggies.
We have been at war almost constantly since 9/11. Ships are sent out on more frequent and longer deployments. It's hard to keep your edge and focus if you're always on alert. This can lead to fatigue which will lead to low morale. If the commanders can't find a way to keep sailors motivated and engaged then accidents happen.
After 7 years at sea, in the Merchant Marine. On any large ship at sea, there is at least one and maybe two officers in charge, one or two persons reading the radar at two different ranges, far and near, there is a person on the wheel and another on standby. With all the liberal commands from our former NOn commander in chief, we now have the LGBT and others who should not be on a ship. Suggestion, get some retired US Merchant Marine Captains and First Mates, and put them in charge of training for the Navy for two years, problems will be solved.
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