Posted on Apr 6, 2020
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Evil son of a @#$ pardons and praises war criminals, yet slams a Captain whom looking out for his sailors and now has the virus
'He shouldn't be talking that way': Trump rips ousted Navy captain
Posted from politico.com
Donald Trump
Sailors
CAPT
Posted >1 y ago
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As this is probably why you've never been nor will you ever become a military leader of 4000+ combat servicemen or women. The Captain, regardless of his well meaning intent, screwed up and broke faith with his chain of command and the leadership of the US Navy. Trump in this case, like it or not, is correct.
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Maj John Bell
MSG Stan Hutchison - It doesn't matter if he went to his chain of command first or not. China is a global power clearly trying to strengthen its relative position to the US. The Commanding Officer of a national asset, in theater, openly exposes serious issues with the readiness of that asset. Captain Crozier reacted impetuously out of frustration. He, Captain Crozier, should have been removed expeditiously, and his career should be terminated. And those of Captain Crozier's seniors who ignored his more discreet communications should face the same fate.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
Maj John Bell - I am not so sure about that. If my troops lives were in danger, I informed my chain of commend and they ignored me, I am not sure what I would do. The mission comes first, but one cannot complete the mission if the personal to do so are incapacitated.
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Maj John Bell
MSG Stan Hutchison - At the time the letter was released, there were reportedly fewer than 50 cases on an aircraft carrier that has a crew and embarked personnel in excess of 4000 people. Additionally, the majority of the crew are in a demographic, [under 60 years of age, healthy without underlying chronic health conditions]. In that demographic, many people experience symptoms so mild that they may even be unaware they have anything more serious than the common cold. Having COVID19 does not necessarily equal incapacitated.
If he truly wanted to force the issue, he could have demanded his own immediate relief via secure channel. He would have forced the issue without breaking OpSec about readiness of a strategic naval asset.
I agree that Captain Crozier was right to vehemently and unapologetically keep hammering his seniors with his concerns. But the general public doesn't "vote" on what to do when it comes to putting our men and women in peril, and there are very sound reasons for that. They are not in the chain of command. If in fact Crozier intentionally leaked his letter, I think he should face a General Court-martial. If all he gets is relieved and a chance to finish out his career until he's passed over twice, he's getting a kid glove treatment he does not deserve.
If he truly wanted to force the issue, he could have demanded his own immediate relief via secure channel. He would have forced the issue without breaking OpSec about readiness of a strategic naval asset.
I agree that Captain Crozier was right to vehemently and unapologetically keep hammering his seniors with his concerns. But the general public doesn't "vote" on what to do when it comes to putting our men and women in peril, and there are very sound reasons for that. They are not in the chain of command. If in fact Crozier intentionally leaked his letter, I think he should face a General Court-martial. If all he gets is relieved and a chance to finish out his career until he's passed over twice, he's getting a kid glove treatment he does not deserve.
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This Captain took care of his sailors and seems to be accepting his punishment with dignity. This is the kind of leader you dream to serve under. I see no evidence of the Captain jumping his chain of command. Tear him down if your political subservience compels you to do so and you can still sleep at night.
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