re: Modly SHOULD get the full time job as Navy Secretary

Capt. Crozier decided to take his concerns outside his assigned chain of command. Rather than work with his superior or even take the risk to buck that person is completely irresponsible and risked the security of the ship and it's crew.

That's what we needed, the media to get hold and spout to the world due to their own biases that one of our aircraft carriers are compromised. Why? Because frick our servicemembers it's a chance to dunk on this administration. This is a national security issue that should have been dealt with internally. But no, Cpt Crozier decided to act irresponsibly and unbecoming of his command.

Again, there is a good fricking reason why we're preached to about OPSEC. I've sat in command and staff briefings. Health and welfare of troops are classified for a fricking reason. So our enemies don't know when we're weak.

So that's what we want to support now? Don't like how things are going? frick it, let's leak it to the press. Ol Sarge giving you a tough time? Leak it to the press! Don't want to go on a patrol? Leak it! Don't want to do a sea tour? LEAK!

The undisciplined actions he has taken and the undisciplined cheering for him speaks volumes. You're a leader, not a dad. Actions can get your subordinates killed. That's all we needed was one of our aircraft carriers attacked now that our enemies know it had been compromised. Capt Crozier decided not to use the proper channels and paid the price. I feel no sympathy for him.

Edit: Why I feel strongly about this is because I'm sick and fricking tired of officers who are more concerned of their own careers over the men and women who serve under them. I saw this when I was a naive soldier and NCO. I was in when assclowns like Wesley Clark wanted to start a fricking world war over a shitty airport. He knew the proper way to do this. Again, Crozier wanted to be a prima donna and send out a blast email. frick him.

Edit 2: I'm not saying all officers are like this, they're few and far between. Many officers I've served under would also find this reprehensible. They cared about their troops, not being an activist.