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.
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.
Thank you...