design flaw ? the US destroyers have been taken out by limbering oil tankers that would cover the radar blip like Australia.<br><br><br>the enemies of the US destroyers are US politicians, the deep state and cargo ship.,(reply>), @Roaddog  They are removing the touch-screen helm controls from the Burkes and putting back in mechanical throttles and wheels to helm the ships.  It seems that the touch screens were not only confusing but didn't give you ANY feedback on what the ship was doing.  Even the Zumwalts are getting the new helm controls.  <br>    The Navy has also discontinued the "Five and Dime" watch where you stood watch for 5 hours and then did everything else in the remaining 10 hours.  This meant that you stood watch whenever your 10 hours was up, resulting in a poor circadian rhythm.  Now, the Navy crews will serve 12 on duty and have 12 hours off with watch running around 6 hours of those 12 hour days.  That will leave 4 hours for training and maintenance (counting time to change shifts and move around the ship).,(reply>), @Roaddog : all bark no bite.  I thought the zumwalt had no weapons because that bit was canceled due to costs ?<br>if the military wanted low cost, there are literately thousands of home hobbiests who could make a 'smart navigation system for a projectile.<br><br><br><br>also, the stealth bit is so the enemy cannot see you.   driving your ship into an oil tanker or cargo ship as the Fitzgerald and McCain both did has nothing to do with enemy activity.,(reply>), I don't think a navy wants to deal with this,I mean considering it hasn't seen war,and America knows this..,(reply>), @swaghauler ,I don't know the zumwalt shows up may change your minds?,(reply>), The real enemies of US Destroyers are Admirals that require the Diversity Training Program take precedence over the Basic Navigation and Helm Operations Training and then put a ship to sea with too few TRAINED sailors on a short sleep cycle.