Has anyone ever been in a screaming match or any altercation with their superiors?

No.

Navy Regs are very specific and the UCMJ is also specific. This is not "romper-room". What movie were watching when you enlisted?

never , just listened to what they said

I had a warrant Officer who was an idiot, then the Army made him go back to E-7. Then in all the Army wisdom left him in the same plattoon as a Plt SGT. He was Polish, and I am sure almost all Polish jokes were made after meeting him. I and other NCOs in my company had both screeming and physical altercations with him. He was the worst individual I ever met dealing with other people. The only good thing was he was really intelligent. SFC Wipochowski. not sure the spelling is correct. It is a wonder my career survived him.

Once you scream, you have lost.

Such discussions are always best conducted behind closed doors, respectfully and with the full knowledge that one's objection can be over-ridden. If you feel that you have not been given a fair hearing, it is best to follow the chain of command while always being aware that being wrong can have consequences.

A general rule of leadership:
"Give praise publicly. Reprimand privately."

As a junior, I always wanted to scream back. I was a new E3 with an E6 (PO1) that was gunning for promotion. The guy rode me like a theme park ride. He would always say that it was to make me a better sailor. Personally, I think he was just a miserable person that needed to vent his frustrations on others. He would take me aside and ream me. I learned that nothing says FU like a smile. I'd just take the dressing down with a smile. It would upset him even more but he couldn't do anything about it. Simple responses like, "Yes, Petty Officer. No, Petty Officer."

As a leader, I've had to give a few "counseling sessions" behind closed doors. I tried to remain calm. Keep to the facts. Make it simple and when they tried to make it an emotional disaster, stop them. Pull rank if necessary but only if necessary or they become totally resistant.

Rather heated discussions, yes. Screaming match? No. My five year old granddaughter screams, especially when she sees a spider. I don’t do screaming.

Since I knew myself very well, and the temper that I had, plus I wanted to keep my rank, I've always respected the rank and position, probably not the person so much...I've always kept my mouth shut! I can't tell you the number of ass-chewings I've gotten over the years...it comes with the rank. The way I've leaned to look at over the years, IF you have to YELL, you've already lost control as a supervisor...think about how many parents yell at their kids over and over, are the kids really listening?...especially teens, they just tune you out!

Yes.......because he almost got us killed. Starts off "with all due respect.....and disrespect"...... E-4 turns into a Gunny Lewis all over an E7, and suddenly an 0-6 is helping him chew. Not pretty, not going into details. I will add, that the idea I had to do that physically made me sick, and the few times that I actually threw up......afterwards.
They're your men/women, your charge......don't put them in harms way needlessly. Be more responsible.....and be more intelligent.
Hooyah, Oorah and Hooah........are more than a catch phrase.