Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld called for an evaluation of the program after Cmdr. Waddle's vessel, the Greeneville, collided with the Ehime Maru on Feb. 9. But top naval officials have been scrambling ever since to protect this program. It was supposed to examine the ride-along program, but there was little testimony about it. The Navy has handled this incident poorly.
Many questions remain about submarine procedures and the distinguished visitors program.
Yet none are like to be answered.