[quote=Kennebec Captain;22921]Yup.
People who have answered that question on this forum can be divided into two categories, those who have in fact commanded a ship at sea, and those who have not.[/quote]
The latter can be divided in two sub-categories:
Those who have some experience in any other rank, but not had actual command,
and,
Those who developed a theoretical opinion without any experience, but with school background or apprenticeship at the most.
In my free estimate, Emsin sounds like a smart(ass) cadet, with UK-type school backround - the 2nd type, of the two sub-categories.
It will be interesting to see if he is willing to share his experience with us, and if I were right or wrong in my guessing.
Anyway, a good point, Kennebec Captain!
Lets see what emsin has to say…