Reports or Readiness: A Dilemma

Authors

Thomas S. Tollefsen

Abstract

Life at sea is a high adventure. The few young Americans who still go down to the sea in ships are usually rugged and outspoken in their own element. Seamen have traditionally enjoyed a high degree of tolerance coupled with a keen sense of justice. As a kinetic group, they respect authority and willingly follow the precepts of their shore bound superiors. This authority1 however, when it is abused or unreasonable, inculcates a spirit of disregard by the men who man the fleet ships. 1

Recommended Citation

Tollefsen, Thomas S. (1974) "Reports or Readiness: A Dilemma," Naval War College Review: Vol. 27: No. 3, Article 9.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol27/iss3/9