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Cheating among U.S, nuclear submarine personnel – it doesn’t inspire confidence!

Navy probes cheating on submarine nuclear exams, CBS News, 16 Nov 11(AP), HARTFORD, Conn. – The Navy’s inspector general for the Atlantic submarine force is investigating claims that pervasive cheating has tainted exams administered to enlisted sailors and officers as part oftheir nuclear training…..

Several former submariners say they have seen cheating firsthand or heard from sailors on other vessels that shortcuts on exams are common. “There is a serious problem throughout the naval nuclear training process and fleet examination and inspection process that condones
cheating and deceptive tactics to allow a ship to look better than its peers. Basically it’s a competition,” said a former member of the nuclear-trained personnel aboard the Memphis who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because he said he feared repercussions from
the Navy. “It’s so common a practice that people don’t even realize that it’s wrong.”

In the case of the Memphis, investigators found sailors were emailed
the answers before qualification exams, took tests outside the
presence of proctors and openly asked officers for answer keys. The
sub’s commander was relieved of duty, and 13 crew members were
punished for their roles in the cheating ring….

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57326242/navy-probes-cheating-on-submarine-nuclear-exams/

November 17, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | secrets,lies and civil liberties, USA