"CO Pleads Not Guilty to Negligence Charges" Topic
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 14 Jul 2018 8:32 p.m. PST |
The former commander of USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) has pleaded not guilty to charges he committed criminal acts leading up to the collision of the guided-missile destroyer, in a Tuesday arraignment… link |
| Andrew Walters | 16 Jul 2018 1:16 p.m. PST |
That's good news from the point of view of those of us who want to know what happened. It's also probably good from the point of view of making sure this desire of stupid doesn't recur. The more it's explored and hashed over the more likely all the places we depend on technology and quit using common sense will get some protection. |
| Lion in the Stars | 16 Jul 2018 6:47 p.m. PST |
I don't see that leading to an acquittal. Not when they've already convicted several lower ranking folks. The Captain (excuse me, "Commanding Officer") is the right hand of God on board ship. EVERYTHING is, by legal definition, the CO's responsibility. The only mitigating factor is the actions of higher officers in not getting sufficient crew out to the ships. |
| Editor in Chief Bill | 18 Jul 2018 6:11 p.m. PST |
From what I've read, the CO should always be on the bridge when transiting busy sea channels. |
| Ghostrunner | 18 Jul 2018 9:01 p.m. PST |
From what I've read, the CO should always be on the bridge when transiting busy sea channels. In his defense, very little of the South China Sea is not a 'busy sea channel' by any American definition. And I hold the opinion that a tired watch officer (or CO) can be more dangerous than leaving the post unfilled. I do speak from experience. That said, I agree that I would not bet on him ever seeing the bridge of a ship again. |
| Lion in the Stars | 19 Jul 2018 11:49 a.m. PST |
The Fitz was around Japan when she collided with the ACX Crystal, but at 0130, the Captain should be asleep (the CO is usually awake from ~0500 to 2300). Either the XO or the Nav should have been officer of the deck for that, though. A LTjg just flat doesn't have enough sea time for running in busy waters. Overall, I agree with Ghostrunner, a tired watch officer is far more dangerous than anything else. |
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