I don't know the Facts of this Case nor do I seek to Judge anyone involved in this Case, but...
Almost any incident will end your Career when you Command in the USN, which is why those that Fly Desks seem to be in the Majority at the Pentagon.
JMHO
TT
That is a shame.
I don't know the Navy, but I know construction and I send the desk jocks to the field every chance I get. Especially the Designers.
Field experience is everything in my business.