To command a nuke carrier, you HAVE to qualify as a plain, ole ordinary nuclear engineer that has qualified on the power plant, just like every other ensign does. Admittedly, not many chiefs are going to reject a signature for a captain when he needs to sign off on a operational question, BUT HE WILL HAVE TO TURN THE VALVES every time, the right way, at the right time.
So.
Why can she NOT qualify as a pilot?
Why can she NOT fly a plane? I didn’t say “fighter pilot” or bomber pilot?
I said “pilot” - even if as a civilian-not military with 100% eyeballs and full shooting pilot?
I just don’t believe these affirmative action military leaders can be trusted to make prudent decision when the bombs are falling.
If she were the most experienced and qualified person for the position, I would have no problem with this promotion.
But obviously she is far from it.