are there any other USN sailors out there that can verify what i am about to say?
SEA TRIALS
When a ship leaves maintenance they must test all operating systems. They are not Sea Worthy until this is done.
The ship must make full port & starboard turns, come to & hold full speed, come to am emergency stop and much more. This is why it will take 3 days to get to NY. You will see it do all these maneuvers, expect another turn in the opposite direction next.