Eurowimp here...
From my experience the US navy is a bunch of wannabe best in the world with the mouth to fit, but when it comes to the doing, they have been found wanting.
Of course I realize that I haven't met every one of the mighty US Navy, but those that have found our waters were all steam and no material.
I wonder if they have had naval training at all?

Examples you say? We have had u-boats resting directly under an American vessel without being detected. And it was a training exercise where they were looking for it.
The Americans have no discipline to keep a low energy signature on their ships when entering enemy waters. They light up as a Christmas tree easily spotted by gun-forts and other smaller stealthier crafts. Its like bringing a marching band to a hide and seek game.

Many times I and collegues have been


You could claim a ruse... let them think we are ignorant. Since the Russians are watching let's just play drunk..