Kaspowitz told the younger man, somewhat patronisingly.
This whole line of "attitudinal insubordination," or at least insolence, that is exhibited towards the captain by his executive officers, bridge officers, and marine contingent C.O., is rapidly eroding the storyline. No warship's C.O., or in fact, ANY C.O., would be accepting of this breakdown of command authority. Mr. Shepherd, is fully off base.

