Olson lists two groups of sailors that could have been mistaken for pantrymen, but had a reason to be where Detmers saw them. Ammunition handlers from the 4-inch guns, who wore protective aprons, could have been standing clear of their weapons because of the planned catapult launch of the Walrus amphibian or the direction "X" turret was facing when trained on "Kormoran", both of which could have injured the unprotected gunners. A second group would have been a cutter party preparing to launch a boat to rescue the Walrus crew if it ditched, or to board "Kormoran", with their life jackets mistaken for aprons. The JCFADT report suggests a third group: a damage control party in fire-fighting gear.