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Originally Posted by Undertoad
Rules said that when a fire alarm sounded, then all astronauts were to open the escape hatch, slide down a cable, get into an armoured personnel carrier and drive away like hell. The alarm went off. But a shuttle commander also understood WHYs. The shuttle commander violated well established rules.
The commander did the "right" thing.
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What is the source for your quote? What you are talking about is a command decision. I don't know which incident you are discussing, but the bottom line is that many, if not most, rules are there for a reason. Considering the danger involved in a fire, the commander was automatically taking a risk by not responding appropriately. By using reasoning, he or she may have reduced that risk, but there was always the risk that it was a real alarm. It is ok and even desirable for commanders to take risks, as long as they take the responsibility for any mistakes that arise. Soldiers and quasi-military origanization members usually understand that they will bear the burden for their commanders mistakes. That's why they are not civilians.
And sometimes the WMD's just aren't there and you have to hunt for excuses and scapegoats.
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