Private George E. Elliott: [Telephone conversation from the radar station to the Information Center]

Private George E. Elliott: Sir, this is Private Elliott at Opana Point. There’s a large formation of planes coming in from the north – 140 miles, 3 degrees east.

Lieutenant Kermit A. Tyler: Yeah? Well… Don’t worry about it.

Lieutenant Kermit A. Tyler: [Click!]

— Tora, Tora, Tora

There is a fine line between believing everything that comes down the pipe and disregarding something important.  A professional knows what is normal, and what is not.  Having your eyes open and your head on a swivel means nothing if you disregard the warning signs.