Okay, what is wrong with winning, because it sure seems that you're taking it too far with the fact we got out alive.
Pretty sure training is to help you Win in combat, Both In-FL and In-RL, let me give a few scenarios:
In-FL: We train in conn and other systems to help us in PvP combat so we can actually do well in RP fights, both knowing what to do in a scenario where you are out numbered and under-powered.
In-RL: Military personnel train in 'Training areas' to help them in firefight combat so they can actually do well in fights when it comes to a real situation, both knowing what to do in a scenario where they are out numbered and under-powered.
What we did is what we learned in training, if you don't like it, then you can go somewhere where you can complain about everything that isn't contested because "You don't like it" (E.G. Tumblr) Because from what i see is that we did well and understood what we had going for us.
P.S. we should train a bit more in Vespucci to refine our skills when it comes to a in RP fight.