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Comment by HUGH H. KIRKPATRICK on September 25, 2011 at 11:33pm

Being a fan of anything hi-tech, I asked my son about the ship simulator.  When I got specific in my questions, he got uncomfortable.  "It's very top-secret, isn't it?", I asked.  "Very", was his only reply.  From what I do know, the sim was designed by the Disney people and is a very accurate replica.  Fires, floods, and explosions on board are all frighteningly real.

Comment by Jeff Goeggel on August 22, 2011 at 8:41pm

Hannah,

Thanks for insight...makes perfect sense to me. I am an AIr Force Reserve officer, and we don't have anything close except fighter sims. Des had to stand watch from 0000-0200, then muster for the op. so I'm sure she's pretty beat today, but I'll bet it was a lot of fun at the same time.

 

Regards,

Jeff

Comment by Jeff Goeggel on August 21, 2011 at 8:26pm

Hi Ray,

Thanks for getting back to me!

I have seen the you tube videos, etc. I am guessing that there is something about the mechanics and the simulations programs that fall under the umbrella of operational security. It's now 2024 at Geat Lakes ( I am in so. calif. ). Hopefully she is done! can't wait to see what she says about it ( if anything ) after graduation on Friday. Have a great week and see ya aorund the fleet.

 

Jeff

Comment by R.L. on August 21, 2011 at 7:23pm

I have heard the same thing but I have seen and learned A LOT by researching on line.