Can confirm. There is a chain of command for a reason as well as a press corps. A commander breaking ranks and running to the press is strictly forbidden. You may think it's trivial, but imagine something like this during a conflict. Morale and need to know are important considerations.
He could have sent the message in a secure way in the chain of command. Instead, he chose to CC numerous people in an unclassified normal email; and then it leaked. The Navy is saying that he chose to act unprofessionally when they needed him to act professionally. That’s what I get out of it. Maybe one day we’ll get the entire story.
You don't release info when you're in the military unless it has been approved through the chain of command.
Dude went into panic mode and made bad decisions.
Can confirm. There is a chain of command for a reason as well as a press corps. A commander breaking ranks and running to the press is strictly forbidden. You may think it's trivial, but imagine something like this during a conflict. Morale and need to know are important considerations.
Yeah he's a fucking showboater. Douchebag. His very own hero. A 'Comey' if you will. A boy scout.
and don't forget this MOROM allowed shore leave in Vietnam during a global pandemic.
He could have sent the message in a secure way in the chain of command. Instead, he chose to CC numerous people in an unclassified normal email; and then it leaked. The Navy is saying that he chose to act unprofessionally when they needed him to act professionally. That’s what I get out of it. Maybe one day we’ll get the entire story.
Yep. It simply isn't done in the military and everyone knows it. Effectively ends his career.