The CNO (ADM Michael M. Gilday) and SECNAV (RADM (ret) James E. McPherson) have received a report, not yet made public, and have recommended CAPT Brett E. Crozier's reinstatement as commanding officer of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (GEN Mark A. Milley) wants a full investigation. The Secretary of Defense (Dr. Mark T. Esper) wants to think things over. The President (Donald J. Trump) . . . who can tell?
What will the coming week bring?
- Will the Navy release the report submitted by the VCNO (ADM Robert P. Burke)?
- Will there be the formal investigation the CJCS is reportedly seeking?
- Will the President preempt further consideration by his subordinates? (Remember Chief Edward R. Gallagher's case and former SECNAV Richard V. Spencer?)
- If so, which side will he come down on? Answer is subject to change without notice. (Ask Gov. Brian P. Kemp of Georgia.) Which is the problem.
- If CAPT Crozier is not reinstated, will the CNO or SECNAV or both resign?
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