Yes they are idiots.
The chain of command always applies. Captain does not go off to the media or whoever . It really is that simple, and if you knew about the military then you would see how today’s military has changed .
BTW I am a vet, I have two of my kids in the military right now. USMC, and AF.
My other kids will be joining once they graduate too.
Good for you. And your kids.
I mean that.
Let’s just hope that someday they are not among many thousands of covid 19 victims left to fend for themselves while Pentagon brass spends a week “investigating”.