2:22:14
Ensign Keith, report to
the captain's cabin. On the double.
2:22:20
These 90-day wonders. They all
think they're five-star admirals.
2:22:33
Come in.
2:22:35
Three days ago, this ship received a
dispatch addressed to us for action.
2:22:42
- Smitty says he gave it to you.
- Yes, sir. I forgot about it.
2:22:48
- Did you decode the message?
- No, sir.
2:22:52
- It's incredible stupidity...
- I had it done for you.
2:22:57
- That'll be all, Smitty.
- Yes, sir.
2:23:02
Keith.
2:23:05
Do you know how serious misplacing
an action dispatch can be?
2:23:10
I don't think you do.
2:23:13
This ship might have failed
to carry out a combat assignment.
2:23:18
I'd bear the full responsibility
in a court martial.
2:23:23
I understand, sir.
2:23:27
I've been filling out
officers' fitness reports.
2:23:30
- How should this affect yours?
- Anyone can make a mistake.
2:23:35
There are mistakes and mistakes.
The margin for error is narrow here.
2:23:41
There's too much loss of life
and property damage possible.
2:23:45
Here.
Read it.
2:23:53
"Ensign Keith seems
a fairly bright young man."
2:23:56
"He may become a competent officer
once he overcomes...