[Hard-Deck]

The Captain had a nuclear-powered vessel that has to have a minimum crew complement for national security safety. Ships have tight quarters resulting in a multiplying infection rate and justified fears not only for stemming further infection, endangering the lives of sailors but also the safe operation of a nuclear vessel. He wasn't receiving any assurances and sent out a plea. Due to including too many cc's, he's lost his command. Result: In the near future when in a crisis situation; when overwhelmed, higher-level commanders being unable to respond quickly to an emergent and rapidly developing threat, a subordinate commander will be intimated to take any action beyond waiting for the return SATCOM call or secure email and lives will be lost. The TR skipper is an American Hero. He will be vindicated.