This means to me that the Captain likely had his hand forced when he improperly emailed his complaints. If he is being recommended for reinstatement, it would seem to indicate that the issue was somewhere in his chain of command.
So, will there be some consequences in his chain-of-command if what you write is correct?
No, I don't think so.
Who exactly would have forced his hand to communicate thru improper channels ?
....it would seem to indicate that the issue was somewhere in his chain of command.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Exactly.
That person or persons need to be reprimanded into retirement.
There are indeed times when one does not second guess or ignore the stridently made chain of command requests by a Captain with a ship of the line on deployment.
Such a ship must maintain its readiness, or retire from the line to be replaced for the sake of the continued security of the United States.