Let’s hope so. Methinks he has more important battles to begin fighting next month. Terrorism, national security, immigration, economy...
While the Navy rate/rank battle seems small, it has a bearing on at least two of the four items you mention because getting the people part right will generally lead to success in operational areas. Remember "Good to Great"? Get the right people on the bus and the right people in the right seats on the bus while getting the wrong people off the bus. This is an excellent example and I bet we see more of it.