Thatwas the sorriest line crossing the world has ever seen. Those that went as wogs still are in my book.Look beyond hazing, this cerrimony bonds the crew when done the old way.I'd hang my head in shame before displying the Shellback Certificate for going through that one.

I normally find this show entertaining, but not particularly engrossing. This episode however was an exception. I guess the show really does accurately reflect life on a carrier. Not much really happens, there are long stretches of monotony broken up by sudden episodes of wild action. While the weird ritual was a bit odd, I found the dancing marine and the final scene with the jets landing on the carrier in wild seas fascinating. The show is well produced and edited, as I felt a real sense of suspense in that final sequence. Watching that retiring major nail that landing ice cold was a rush even for me watching. Well done PBS.I do wish they would have followed the disciplinary action taken against the guy who ran across the flight deck. I bet that would have been entertaining.