I did ask myself. Myself does not know, but, I'll soon get the answer, I'm sure.
Just a logical question. If he cleared them to use deadly force to retrieve the captain, then he cleared them. No second time is required.
Something coming out of the WH doesn't smell kosher.
Lord Zero isn't exactly an honorable man who deserves the benefit of the doubt.
The Navy's pointed statement concerning the tripwire of "imminent danger" speaks volumes as to exactly what restrictions they were working under.