did class of '24 just get more competitive?...

A company/classmate/good friend was heavily involved in the original version - in many scenes and also did the radio conversations.
Word from other friends is that the son of a classmate is in the middle of some scenes in the new movie.
 
I sure hope that they have some actual advisors this time, who have been on carriers. The mistakes in the scenes that were supposed to be "realistic" were laughable, in the original version.
My favorite was when Maverick" was one of the "Alert Five" aircraft (near the end) and was getting ready to launch and the yellow shirt holds up the "cut power" sign (when he should be a full power), and then they launch him. Followed closely by every time Maverick "hits the brakes" he pushes the throttles all the way forward.

One thing is for sure though, I will miss the "aluminum cloud" in this rendition. ;)
 
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THParent said:
I sure hope that they have some actual advisors this time, who have been on carriers. The mistakes in the scenes that were supposed to be "realistic" were laughable, in the original version.
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The advisers absolutely told them about the issue with the original version and were able to change the majority of them before filming. In the end though, Hollywood does what it wants
 
THParent said:
My favorite was when Maverick" was one of the "Alert Five" aircraft (near the end) and was getting ready to launch and the yellow shirt holds up the "cut power" sign (when he should be a full power), and then they launch him. Followed closely by every time Maverick "hits the brakes" he pushes the throttles all the way forward.
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that is actually the signal for 'Hang Fire', which would happen right after signal for 'Suspend' - i.e., the shooter pushes the button and nothing happens. crew needs to stay at MRT ready to launch until the shooter stands in front of the plane and gives the 'throttle back' signal.

still an error with the movie (among plenty of others), even with all the navy advisors, artistic license i guess. then again, it could have been part of the plot that got cut out - as i recall, right after Maverick launches, and they want to launch more planes, "all four cats are broken' all of a sudden....
 
THParent said:
I sure hope that they have some actual advisors this time, who have been on carriers
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As I understand it, the Navy provides technical support to movies when it determines that plot , script, and theme sends the right message and portrays the Navy in a favorable light. (I don't know who makes the decision, but presume there is an appropriate Instruction for those interested). The original TOPGUN was fully supported (despite all the technical errors), and I can only presume that it made a big contribution to Navy recruiting in the mid 80's. I understand that the upcoming movie got similar support , although the trailer appears cheesier than the original..if that is possible.

It's always fun watching military movies and shows and picking out technical errors.. it drives my wife nuts !
 
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So does that mean interest is down or competitive/qualified applicants are few and far between?
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The article is referring only to enlistment, not USNA or other Service Academy applicants. There is certainly no shortage of applicants to Service Academies, but I often wonder if we are attracting the best candidates we can. ( I am not advocating recruiting, but one of the significant roles of the BGO program is promoting awareness so we can attract the best candidate).

On the enlisted side, there are a number of factors in play, not the least of which a growing problem with physical readiness. I was talking to a USMC recruiter recently, and he said that has been a real problem. In addition, the economy is strong and unemployment is low ..this usually results in higher wages and makes enlisting in the military less attractive. Bottom line, the recruiters have their work cut out for them.
 
I can honestly say that this movie is what started my path to a service academy. I wanted to be Tom Cruise but at the time 20/20 vision was not waiverable and their was no such thing as laser surgery. West Point came along and said heck, we don't care if you are blind. It has been Beat Navy every days since then.
 
USMA 1994 said:
I can honestly say that this movie is what started my path to a service academy. I wanted to be Tom Cruise but at the time 20/20 vision was not waiverable and their was no such thing as laser surgery. West Point came along and said heck, we don't care if you are blind. It has been Beat Navy every days since then.
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It seems that USNA made a huge mistake back then! :)
 
Word is out that the Army, enamored with the immense recruiting impact of Top Gun 1 and 2, is partnering with Hollywood to develop its own movie. Among the titles being considered: "Ground Gun" and "Top Grunt."
 
Old Navy BGO said:
Squidward said:
So does that mean interest is down or competitive/qualified applicants are few and far between?
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The article is referring only to enlistment, not USNA or other Service Academy applicants. There is certainly no shortage of applicants to Service Academies, but I often wonder if we are attracting the best candidates we can. ( I am not advocating recruiting, but one of the significant roles of the BGO program is promoting awareness so we can attract the best candidate).

On the enlisted side, there are a number of factors in play, not the least of which a growing problem with physical readiness. I was talking to a USMC recruiter recently, and he said that has been a real problem. In addition, the economy is strong and unemployment is low ..this usually results in higher wages and makes enlisting in the military less attractive. Bottom line, the recruiters have their work cut out for them.
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And the headline is very misleading. The whole topic is coming from an analyst, not from the military or our congressional leaders.
 
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