The show does not portray the Hawaiian culture accurately but assumes the way Hawaiians would talk and act.
Now for the show, first of all what is a Merit medal?? The Dept of the Navy of does not have merit medals. There are 3 medals within the DON, Superior Civilian Service; Distinguished Civilian Service and Meritorious Civilian Service.
Since when does the Defense Intelligence Agency investigate espionage? Would def be the FBI working jointly with NCIS. Really???
NTSB at a crash site?? That would be the Navy Safety Center.
Why didn't the writers/producers hire someone who is familiar with NCIS, the Navy and the Hawaiian Islands??
Will not be tuning in for Episode 2!!