 Milligan was placed in charge of the investigation into the explosion . As part of his investigation , Milligan interviewed Moosally on May 1 and May 10 , 1989 . In his testimony to Milligan , Moosally criticized Iowa 's crew , stating that the Navy had sent him enlisted men of " inferior quality " and that many of Iowa 's sailors were " dopers , marginal performers , constant UAs [ unauthorized absences ] " . Moosally added that if he had kicked out every sailor in his crew who was a troublemaker , had legal difficulties , or was incapable of doing his job , " I don 't think I 'd have many guys left . " 
