LoTM,

Nuke Power and Weapons two different animals. They like to use the nukes to man the weapons details. By the way, that line thing is true.

I said to the LTCMDR, “He’s got a gun, and he says you have to go around. I’m thinking he’s right, sir.” I know that Marine was smiling inside.

You are absolutely right about the selectivity. The entire selection and training path was very tightly controlled by Rickover’s design.

The end product is a mix of intelligence, integrity, and competence, which is why I had a problem with the scenario.

That said, I’ve been reading BC for years, and am still in awe of the writers on these pages, including you, LoTM.