Why is SecNav relieving a boat commander? Where is the rest of the chain of command? AWOL it seems.
The letter from the Acting SECNAV, the guy who fired him, is here.
https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=112537
The next up in the chain of command above the Captain was on the ship with him - who’s cabin was just a couple of doors down from the Captain’s.