IJMC - Freedom of Information Act

I can only imagine how this one leaked out, but it shows a sorry state 
for my country's navy...I wonder what the qualifications to captain one 
of our aircraft carriers is anyhow? 20 box tops from Fruit Loops? -dave







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Actual radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval Operations,   
10-10-95.
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#1: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a   
collision.

#2: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to South to avoid a   
collision.

#1: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR   
course.

#2: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course.

#1: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER ENTERPRISE, WE ARE A LARGE WARSHIP OF   
THE US NAVY. DIVERT YOUR COURSE NOW!

#2: This is a lighthouse. Your call.