Fired Navy Captain created ‘toxic’ climate, grabbed and struck crew on duty

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[11th_VA]

Guys who have served, have you seen men operate in this manner?

Yes. Not making this up. The XO of my ship (mid 1970’s) was the same way during mooring exercises - any exercise that involved two ships in close proximity, he was totally in charge, trusted no one. Problem is, he starts barking orders and you kinda freak out over his emotional outbursts.

[DoughtyOne]

It was said that she got physical. I was wondering if
anyone had seen that.

You need your people sharp, and barking overly critical
orders will make some of them freeze up.

I think it’s a poor way to go. Evidently he was not sure
of himself, and this training or expectations of his men.

That’s kind of on him after a while.

[DoughtyOne]

Thank you...

[11th_VA]

But you do realize, if a ship has an accident, the CO and sometimes XO careers are over. Like my XO, she trusted no one.

[DoughtyOne]

I do, and I’m not saying he shouldn’t go after someone who
wasn’t using proper procedures. Of course he should keep
the crew in line. I just think it’s better to correct them
in the moment, and then read them the riot act later.

[Nervous Tick]

But I bet your old XO wasn’t a chick.

[Nervous Tick]

>> I just think it’s better to correct them
in the moment, and then read them the riot act later.

... and maybe avoid that riot-act-reading stuff right before your PERIOD.

[Paladin2]

At least she didn’t grab anybody by the P...

[DoughtyOne]

Smile...

Well, if it helps beat the fear of screwing up into them,
it might be okay at times. Ha!

[Paladin2]

Just wait until the Jihadis start producing micro-aggressions.

[Sequoyah101]

Two years of this crap? That’s long enough.

[11th_VA]

No, my XO wasn’t a chick - that didn’t hit the fleet til I was gone from active duty.

[madison10]

A Queeg-ette.

[Jeff Chandler]

Those bull dykes can be mean. I suppose that’s why lesbian couples have such a high rate of abuse.

[Secret Agent Man]

Being a b1tch (or an a$$hole guy) is not “leadership”. Many think it is.

[ETCM]

“When [the officer] did not hear the helmsman’s repeat-back, [DeFant] smacked [the officer] on her collar bone and said ‘Pay attention.'” The officer said the smack did not hurt but “freaked her out” and she momentarily considered leaving her post by turning the conn over to DeFant.

I gotta say, this sounds a little "snowflakeish". If everyone involved were male, it would be no big deal. The junior officer would take his lumps and not screw up next time. When I was on watch and gave direction, I demanded people pay attention. Lollygag on watch and you might just get a little "old navy"...

[Ex-Con777]

An eyepatch and scraggly beard and she could pass for a congressman from Texas. Hint hint.

I wonder who took her strawberries.

EC

[Jimmy Valentine]

How does a bad actor like that even make Captain? Should have been passed over at Lt. Commander.

[rottweiller_inc]

hehhehehe

[Cowgirl of Justice]

Those....EARS....

my goodness...