What is supposed to be the connection between the crew liking the Captain and the Captain doing things that got him relieved of command? We keep seeing these threads about the crew cheering the captain as he’s being relieved of command as if they have some sort of relevance, but I don’t get it. Is following the chain of command now only dependent on how popular you are?
Enlisted people aren’t stupid and the Navy, IMHO, has maintained a “distance” between Officers and Enlisted the Army gave up on long ago. If Officers seem “aloof” the Enlisted ranks become grudgingly responsive. All one needs to do is “roll up your sleeves” and let your people see that you are setting an example they will have difficulty meeting YOUR standards and they will love you. At least as much as that is ever gonna happen. There will always be that one sneaky bastard.
He was worried about his crew spreading the virus but allowed them to gather together in a crowd.
To me it shows something odd about his concern.
The claim is a few hundredcheered for him as he left the ship in disgrace.
There are something over 3 THOUSAND crew members on an AC.
Absolutly NONE! This “warrior” deserves to be in Leavenworth for compromising the security of an entire carrier strike group!
Perhaps they were all just glad to see him go.
re: “What is supposed to be the connection between the crew liking the Captain and the Captain doing things that got him relieved of command?”
Giving the crew liberty in Vietnam AFTER Covid-19 had been identified as a pandemic threat?