Can someone just tell me in point forms what crozier did to get fired I'm trying to Google but it's just opinion pieces. Can't get a clear idea of what he did other than reveal info he shouldn't have. I'm curious to what info.
1. OPSEC (Operations Security) violation. By leaking the information of the Roosevelt having a COVID-19 outbreak, that is information a potential adversary could use in an attack against the vessel. And looking at the letter, if I recall he did not include specifics like number of personnel and what specific watch stations and operations were effected which would have REALLY been bad.
2. Going outside of his chain of command to address said issues and concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship.
OPSEC violations happen all the time, from idiots posting ships movement (where the ship is pulling in to port next )on FB to folks just generally not being aware of wtf they are saying when they communicate with loved ones back home. You can and will be reprimanded if it is found you committed a violation. Unless its severe, most of the time you just gotta do some refresher training and get extra duty or something like that. Again in my opinion relieving him of command was very extreme but I can see how him being a CO of a nuclear carrier comes with sky high standards. On paper that will definitely be the reasoning for him being relieved.
I know and its clear that this was a vindictive decision because the response (or lack thereof) by the USN to Capt. Crozier’s concerns and requests were leaked and made them higher ups look bad. SECNAV fired him against the advice of the CNO(Chief of Naval Operations) and the commander of the CSG (Carrier Strike Group) who is his immediate superior.
Like I said before for Capt Crozier to commit career suicide to expedite the help his sailors and command needed is dope. Most Commanding Officers would not have the balls to do that.
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