Navy Sailor at Captain's Mast with torn Dress Whites

Cleaned audio of Navy Sailor going to Captain's Mast with torn Dress Whites he wore as a cape.
01:30 - Bullshit identified.
03:16 - Sailor gases crew
15:42 - SUPER Attention
19:55 - "Beat your old bald ass..."
31:15 - Punishment
Original Video Credit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6qWdWmuaKusiZI

[@richardhoffman3827]

I went to XO mass once for missing ships movement. My chief had put the wrong Date on my leave slip. I was scared to death. My HT1, Chief and Lieutenant all standing there with me. They read the charges, and before I could say anything, My Chief asked if he could speak. He explained how it was his error that caused all of us to be there. All three leaders stated that I was a good Sailor and this should be dropped. They dropped it, I gave the sharped salute I could while shaking. Did an about face when released, and booked it. I never forgot what they did for me, while they could have let me fry. To this day, I would do anything for any of those men.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@richardhoffman3827... I was USCG PS2 reservist (just made the list for 1st - which I didn't get) and because of my ultra flexible civy job I drilled with the active duty community during the week in an Warrant/Commissioned only billet (Investigator). In my pov under orders (that PERSRU mistyped) I was hit by a drunk driver and verbally taken off ALL duty. This had apparently never happened before, so as is typical, it was ignored and I'm "adrift". After being ignored and TRYING to follow the chain (I'm from a large military family so proper deportment etc was important) for 16 months, I didn't jump but flew over the chain and requested Admirals Mast. My AD people (who I was actually forbidden to even talk to) including Captain "X" had my back as well as, unbeknownst to me, a "Flag" at HQ. I had my Honorable in 10 days and five others recvd. "Non Punitive letters"... one of which actually threatened me with UCMJ. We both had good people looking out for us.

[@tomscott3793]

My dad was a chief who looked out for the non com men. He served in the battle of midway aboard the carrier Yorktown.

[@realitysux_0128]

Leaders will do the right thing regardless of the consequences and leaders your father’s supervisors were. 🤙🏽

[@telecomgear]

Awesome story.

[@kylecarmichael5890]

Those are good leaders.

[@elihusmails7401]

The best Captain’s Mast I ever witnessed was a 2nd class in my detachment who was late for watch. The sailor was a consistently good sailor, it was his first time before the Mast. He was about 6’ and maybe 130 pounds with a deep baritone voice and an Arkansas drawl. Not a handsome guy, but a consistently “can do” kind of man. The CO asked if he had an explanation and he said “well, sir, it was my birthday and the guys bought me my first piece of ass”. After the CMC stopped trying to not LOL (we were all trying not to laugh), he added that the sailor otherwise behaved extremely well and was dependable. I concurred. The CO simply said “dismissed”.

[@BalakeHart-nh4xh]

Lol 😆 🤣 😂 couldn't get away with that now. 😆

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Jesus Christ, I can **hear** that in my head! Every group of 25 people in the DoD has a guy in it with that accent... it's gotta be a regulation somewhere.

[@cassandrabrothers3181]

Not a word of that is true.

[@baconknightt]

@@carlhicksjr8401 about half the Marine Corps is from Texas, I swear to the Almighty. If Texas ever left the Union, that'd be the end of the Corps. But yeah, met my first Arkansas/Tennessee guys when I joined. Took me a week or so before I could understand them 😂😂

[@baconknightt]

The only similar circumstance I'd have, is seeing the guys going Art 86 for a Filipino barfly, they'd swear loved them. 🤣

[@Usul]

Legend has it this sailor is still acknowledging charges to this day.

[@tonyfreschi776]

He is no Sailor

[@joerosa170]

How in the hell did he even make it in the navy and on a ship. Wow

[@ColonelHoganStalag13]

@@joerosa170 I don't know what year it is but according to a recruiter I know the Navy has to basically accept any dysfunctional person. The ABSVAB doesn't screen people out. I hear people talking about physical standards but hardly anyone talks about the mental state of some of these folks they sign up.

[@user-rd6gb4be4h]

I served in the navy for 20 years and attended an open captains mast before,but i never seen anything as disrespectful as this guy,hats off to the CO for keeping his cool

[@jmemixx]

I bet this was one of those masts where he was already kicked out and just waiting processing out and he went again lol

[@baconknightt]

I'm retired Army, I've written up a troop for disrespect but it WAS NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE to this soon to be ex sailor. Do they still have a brig on ship? Still do bread and water?

[@henryarn]

Hats off to you sir for your service. twenty years is is a testament of discipline especially in the Navy. Mental toughness must be a primary attribute most individuals don't have. This poor soldier appears to be struggling in his situation. I feel for this guy who is in over his head and lacks the ability to cope. The largest Navy ship is just a small dot in the ocean. Everyone aboard depends on each other and that includes this sailor. I hope he gets the help he needs to be a contributing member. Lets root for this man, and lets root for all of our service members

[@warpedgenius5182]

no kidding i never got mast but if i so much as left my room looking like that im sure some one would have said go fix that S&*^&*T

[@warpedgenius5182]

and the ones that did if they showed up looking like that im sure hed have sent them back until they fixed up their uniform

[@eddiemunster8634]

This is the exact sailor who puts other Sailors lives at risk just by being on the boat

[@samuelglover7685]

And on a sub, no less!!!

[@OldDood]

Is he a Jonah? He seems worst then a Jonah. I never serve but I would even know to show respect in front of s superior officer. . Hell if I was there as a civilian I would show respect.

[@Diesel0821]

He should have fired him out the torpedo tube

[@danjoy7385]

You don't know that. He probably needed a mental health check.

[@zachlang1982]

I wouldn’t even call him a Sailor.

[@schwartzritterx5905]

The sheer amount of contempt this sailor is expressing is mindboggling.

[@coachhussayn3379]

Skull-fucking must carry on.

[@donramanayake1505]

Haha you have no idea about naval traditions and way of being😂. Seaman of all ages from the Vikings to modern navies understand what's happening here - the pull and push between the classes that has been part every navy, military or otherwise. Do read up on captain's or admirals mast. Which branch are you with shipmate?😂

[@schwartzritterx5905]

@@donramanayake1505 I am Army, actually. I see where you are going with this because the Army has its own way of thumbing noses at officers, especially if a soldier feels wronged. Showing up to an Article 15 hearing (Army equivalent to Captains' Mast) looking like Joe-Shit the Ragbag doesn't help matters. Granted, the whole thing is over a dosimeter, but to me the sailor took it too far.

[@donramanayake1505]

@@schwartzritterx5905 fair enough, and true maybe he did take it too far as you point out.

[@larrybarton2351]

How did he ever get on a sub

[@ddavid1106]

The amount of patience this Captain has is through the roof.

[@bpmuppet72]

This Captain has the patience of a saint!

[@CaesarInVa]

@@bpmuppet72 And that's part of the problem in today's military. Someone doesn't want to play by the rules? To hell with excuses. Come down on them like a hammer on a bent nail and all of a sudden you'll find people are doing their jobs again.

[@warpedgenius5182]

god if i showed up to work like that let alone anything else my lord i could have never shown up for work like that

[@alanwatts8239]

​@@CaesarInVa You know the first thing this "man" would do is pull the race card had he been properly punished.

[@ajspice]

​@@CaesarInVa"Today's military?" This clip looks like it is about 15 years old. The leadership issues in the Navy are a current problem. The biggest reason cited by troops is that they are too harsh. Ships are tiny. Stress and anger manifest in the atmosphere. Maintaining the balance of professionalism and discipline in a small environment isn't easy. That's why becoming a captain is so god damn hard. Not to mention, this sailor looks like a shitbag. No reason to come down on him in front of the others because they also know he is a shitbag.

[@AstroBoy2020]

3 days?? I’ve seen people get 45 days for underage drinking , this guy entered a rad area without a TLD, disrespected his entire COC, destroyed navy issued uniform items, etc. and gets 3 days???

[@joshuabaker5712]

That's max allowed by UCMJ for confinement with bread and water.

[@shark180]

​@joshuabaker5712 "Back in my day we were lucky to get bread and or water." -My Old Man

[@Bozbaby103]

There is a guy in the comments who says he was there during this Mast. He said this guy got worse in subsequent days.

[@tangotango256]

Underage drinking ???? So you can give your life but you can't drink a beer at 18 ?? We did in the 80's in boot camp ... that's bullshit !! so glad I'm not in today's pu ssi assed woke military with their stress cards ... they don't stop bullets, hardnosed GI's do

[@BB-rt9nc]

@@Bozbaby103could have predicted that

[@ryanhampson673]

I was in the Army but went to a Navy school. Someone screwed up and they had a captains mast. It blew my mind everything was out in the open. In the Army when you get an article 15 it’s a pretty private affair with the accused and the command present and that’s about it. Someone explained to me the reason it’s in front of everyone is because the actions of the person could endanger everyone on board the ship so everyone is present to hear what happened. I think the Army should do a similar process that way everyone in the unit can see you show your ass if you do shitbag things. This sailors attitude is disgusting, like why did you even join the military if you have an attitude like that.

[@4343george]

Not all CO mast's are this open. Many have only pertinant personel in attendance

[@serronserron1320]

If everyone's life depends on it I agree. But if it's a personal matter between just two people or if it's a body or mental issue then it should be private. Also a lot of these are going on just hearsay and oftentimes lack evidence.

[@ryanhampson673]

@@4343george Ah gotcha, The Cpts mast I saw was due to an alcohol related incidence (DUI) and they were cracking down hard on it so made an example of the guy.

[@ryanhampson673]

@@serronserron1320 Very true, I was thinking something that could have endangered the unit should be open to the whole unit but yea, if its something like talking back to a NCO/Officer or something like that then it would just be private as normal.

[@leonardwei3914]

When I was in the Army, I noticed that some units (mostly training) would post the signed Article 15 form (DA2627-1 I believe) publicly in the Company area for all to see, even if the proceedings was closed door.

[@aricellis]

During the late 80's I was in security forces. Every week I marched a detail to Captain's Mast and had to stand and listen to the cases. Some cases never should have made it to mast. Most cases were minor while others resulted in a drive to the San Diego brig. At my command, this individual would have been stuffed into anything resembling a clean uniform, handcuffed, and escorted to mast. As for the sentence, I'm surprised it was not more substantial. Setting all that aside, I'd like to know how this sailor made it through boot camp and sub school without being kicked out of the service.

[@workermannamrekrow2768]

You'd be surprised.

[@AlexRides808]

Because they need all the people they can get. And he probably tests very well.

[@underthebluetakemein.]

"Wokeness" has found the military.

[@jdgoodwin3136]

@@underthebluetakemein. I'm a Cold War veteran of the US Navy. I served one hitch and did it on a Spruance-class destroyer. I made E-5 in 3 years and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. I never went to Captain's Mast, nor did I even come close to it. That all being said, I have no clue how any of this is "woke". Perhaps I'm not up to speed on what "woke" is. So, could you tell me what "woke" is, and how this is an example of it? Thank you.

[@waynelalonde4778]

Back in the day, getting thrown out the Navy wasnt a swift and pleasent thing. Some were attached to detIls for over a year before they got papers to walk.

[@jamescash887]

That was an incredibly light sentence for threatening a senior chief, disobeying a master chief, and down right disrespecting the Captain.

[@bertmacdonald337]

Agree. I wonder if this has any bearing on general lack of performance/ability/ respect said no one ever. Two months on half pay and a few days confined? How about dishonourable discharge and a short visit to Levenworth for an attitude adjustment.

[@Rudeljaeger]

Black people get softer sentences. @@bertmacdonald337

[@Rokaize]

@@bertmacdonald337This is a captains mast dude. Not a court martial. First infractions are usually handled this way instead of drawing up a long and complicated court martial

[@rockysusshine5866]

This issue is not over?

[@BW-kv9wj]

I guarantee he didn’t finish his enlistment. He was in the crosshairs from that point on. He was no doubt kicked out of the Navy.

[@glasssteagall3400]

I thought this had to be a joke when he first walked in with that wrecked uniform.

[@lt.petemaverickmitchell7113]

I did too!😂

[@glasssteagall3400]

@@lt.petemaverickmitchell7113 RIGHT?! lmao.

[@pabuffa]

I was in the navy for 12 years. I went to captains mast three separate times. Each and every time, the charges were dismissed. This guy is a disgrace.

[@kirknunya4291]

You went to captains mast three times and this guy is a disgrace. Sounds like you would know from experience.

[@terrydavis8451]

@@kirknunya4291LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@lavern007]

I knew a dumbass at NLON CT. His fiancé had a rich daddy and he had three years left on his enlistment. They told him to get out the navy anyway he could. His future father in law even told him to not worry about a BCD or dishonorable. He came into the division smoking a joint. He offered some to the first class. He picked a fight with the chief and finished by punching the warrant. You can guess the rest. His brig time was more than the remainder of his enlistment.

[@csc115]

" the charges were dismissed" I stood tall before the mast a few times myself and never saw or heard of that. This was back in the '80s and maybe on my ship they only sent folks up if they knew they were getting punished. My div officer lied about the watch schedule and I tried to get that looked at ("Just look at the logs" I pleaded at mast) and was just basically told to shut up. still lost rank, half month and picked up extra duty Can you really trust a man who has only made E-2 / E-3 / E4 / E-5 once? As many times as I saw folks given an admin discharge at mast wonder why they didn't shitcan this guy?

[@jackshittle]

@@kirknunya4291 If he went to captains mast 3 times in 12 years that means he's a shit bird himself. I was only in for 5 years as a naval aircrewman & got my good conduct award. I felt embarrassed for people who were in longer then me and didn't have any. How this turd made it on a SSBN is beyond me. Christ, I graduated boot camp in 1990 as an E-3 and this guy is a seaman recruit on a SSBN? What was his rate? They should have put him in one of the torpedo tubes and squirted him out into the sea while submerged.

[@lorinkramer5805]

This lunatic has more charges against him than the Nazi’s at Nuremberg and he is sentenced to 3 days confinement with bread and water. MORE than merciful punishment by the Captain. And, any reader should know that the USS Wyoming is a ballistic missile submarine! How does a guy like this with more screws loose than a 1950 Studebaker, even get in the submarine service? The US Navy has seriously lowered their standards. Get this dude off the boat asap!

[@micclay]

I see your point, but recruits really have no way of knowing what they're getting into when they enlist. Alot of people are just not capable of adapting to this lifestyle.

[@PaulDiNardo-pt5mj]

Morons what do u expect

[@Savetheworldfirebidennow]

@@micclayBS we are adults when we join and know EXACTLY what’s ahead of us

[@petesheppard1709]

@@micclay Submarine crews are supposed to be volunteers first, then carefully screened for psychological compatibility with submarine service, THEN extensively trained for the duty--unless the sailor somehow gamed the system. By his poor behavior, he materially endangered the submarine and her crew.

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

Yep DEI has infected the US Military. It's so tragic. This goof has no business on a Sub. I wouldn't let him be janitor of a land based TPU building.

[@Amarth13]

I'm going to go out on a limb and assume he won't be doing a full 20 years.

[@user-do2ev2hr7h]

I give the other sailors a lot of credit for being able to keep a straight face with this circus unfolding in front of them.

[@rottbot3361]

Really not that hard to keep a straight face when you're looking at a clown who is putting themselves and the entire crew in danger with their jackass behavior.

[@englundus]

I don't think that sailor was going to win the MISTER MILITARY contest! And I don't think he was going to be Sailor Of The Year either!

[@lessons_in_tanya]

I thought you were gonna mention the fart at 3:20

[@FNHaole]

That guy’s a liability anywhere he goes in life.

[@mikekennedy4572]

This sailor was so disrespectful to the captain, and I am amazed at the restraint and professionalism the captain showed throughout the proceedings.

[@CS-zn6pp]

It's not like they can just kick him off the boat during a patrol. I bet the captain would like to but they will be out for around 90 days.

[@Kingx90]

@@CS-zn6ppyou could have a helicopter pick him up. That SN is a threat to every life on that ship.

[@streetDAOC]

Why would he overreact over trash? Lol The CO knew what his future had in store before he even walked in.

[@MisterMac4321]

I was an XO aboard a surface ship - every time we held Mast the CO, CMC and I (and sometimes the accused's CPO) would all have already met beforehand and discussed how we were going to adjudicate each case. When someone started smarting off like this fellow we simply stopped asking him for responses and continued conducting the proceedings; if they got out of hand or were unruly we simply had the Master-at-Arms remove them and finished the case without them present. Typically we did not have the entire crew assembled for the proceedings (only in very special cases where we felt "making an example" might send a message to everyone else), but the individual's chain of command was usually present (and we often asked for their comments about the accused). As bizarre as it sounds, it's clear from the punishment imposed that the CO still felt this kid was redeemable. "Three days confinment on bread-and-water" is invariably imposed only on young sailors recently out of boot camp (typically for a year or less) and most commonly just for a first offense. It's meant to serve as a sort of "wakeup call" for the fellow. If this E1 had been to Mast previously (even if it had been at another command like a training school it'd be in his record) it's a sure bet the CO would have imposed a different punishment (usually 30-60 days Extra Duty and Restriction, and forfeiture of half of two months pay).

[@charlesmelissamansfield1984]

Sometimes it's just not worth it.

[@kh-hp5gi]

As an African American retired Chief, it is hard to watch this young sailor throw his life away.

[@airforceveteran]

career "MAYBE", "life" not at all. I'm an army brat, USAF vet and have worked with the army since 2005. I've seen plenty of E-9s that were NJPd 2 or 3 times. MOST things are recoverable.

[@marcuscicero9587]

your're a kind man

[@micclay]

I heard he's playing standup bass in a Rockabilly band, nowadays.

[@mrjuvy49]

I was a PACE instructor for 7 trips, and this seems the worst I have seen. All of the African American sailors were top notch in my book.

[@anthonycassata5152]

I can’t stand that African American term. Just leave it out of the comment and say as a retired Chief, If you don’t, it sounds like you are apologizing for him being black and how it looks on other black sailors. I look at it like we are Americans, and this guy is a shitbag who happens to be black and should have never went to boot camp.

[@CoryFarris]

I’m impressed with how calm the Captain was is this ridiculous situation. Send him to the brig.

[@JohnSmith-ly4js]

It appears he had a mental breakdown on a submarine. The captain handled it appropriately.

[@raflz3296]

@@JohnSmith-ly4js Disagree, he should have been immediately removed from that command as soon as it was feasible. He was a threat to the command and to the Navy. You CANNOT have sailors on a Ballistic Missile Submarine with this behavior.

[@JohnSmith-ly4js]

@@raflz3296 I agree, his time in a submarine should be over, but it is wildly inappropriate to punish anyone, especially a bobblehead, for having a mental breakdown.

[@Vincent-qh7zz]

All of this is very simple. The guy wants out of the Navy.

[@RicArmstrong]

Might as well let him out. He's probably a liability to everyone around him.

[@racebannon7355]

After spending a few years in Leavenworth.

[@martinkeats4429]

It certainly looks that way. In my day in the Royal Navy he would have been to Colchester with recommendation to be dismissed the service after 42 days retraining.

[@chrismc410]

​@@martinkeats4429then why bother sending him to Colchester? Just kick him out then and there

[@vitamaltz]

That makes sense. It reminds me of how Edgar Allen Poe showed up to drill at West Point naked except for his bandolier. He got his wish and was sent home.

[@raymond3855]

In all my years in the military, I have never seen this type of intentional misbehavior like this sailor.

[@derekv8534]

I have. The kid wanted to get a section 8 discharge and VA disability compensation. He ended up spending 30 months in the brig and got a dishonorable discharge.

[@ricksomething]

You didn't serve with black people?

[@habu027]

Yeah, Army here, artillery. I don't know anything about the Navy. But a person has to know when to button it up, and this is one of those times. It would seem that he's angry about, among other things, officers telling him not to enter a radioactive area without NBC gear, which he disobeyed. Does this sailor have a drug/alcohol problem to be addressed?

[@ufrjej9018]

​@@ricksomething Your foul for saying that that's very disrespectful not every black person is like that sailor. There are a lot of disciplined and hard working black people in the u.s military.

[@MK356BC]

​@@ufrjej9018 you mean fool?

[@courtneymcbride2001]

Early in my Navy career, I went to a DRB once. That was a turning point for me. I made the decision right then and there that I would be the best sailor I could be. I went on to have a decorated military career after that.

[@FrDismasSayreOP]

Never fault a young kid for being dumb once. Glad you became an outstanding sailor!

[@dmikulec]

A friend was an officer in the USN back in the 1970s. He told me there was a real troublesome sailor onboard that cold-cocked a guy while on liberty. He said the guy was sent to military prison for a few months. He said, "I don't know what they did to him, but when he got back he was a perfect sailor until his enlistment ended."

[@BalakeHart-nh4xh]

Remember being part of quite a few DRBs as a Chief onboard. Retired now.

[@bigmanlettuce4388]

one DRB and that was your savings grace? Jesus dude must’ve been hell.

[@warpedgenius5182]

i know when i got to my command i was a wet behind the ears kid with alot to learn but i NEVER wanted to show up in front of the skipper at any time looking like that omg i dont even want to know other than before a mast went down if they showed up like that theyd have to be fixed before it happened i am sure he wouldnt have put up with that at all

[@2075jman]

I am an African American Navy Veteran. I am ashamed by this supposed "sailor". I hate to say it, but as a crew we would have solved this problem. Anybody that is this much of a problem would be handled by the crew, his best option would have been to get the hell out the Navy.

[@jamessnodgrass7360]

I agree brother we had a couple of goof ups but this guy's pathetic. I saw a few guys get tuned up for being f ups.

[@iain3411]

Blanket Party.

[@Quasimodo1957]

I was a Marine assigned as a brig guard back in '76. Sailors and Marines like this were sent our way. It didn't take long for them to have discipline reinstated during their little vacation spent with us.

[@jamesalexander3530]

We were nicknamed chasers by the troops we guarded during guarded work details

[@jamesday7344]

I believe that, I conformed involuntarily. Usmc 92-96

[@GrimReaper-cp5iq]

Marine brig guards were malicious, unrestrained psychopaths who would be serving prison time or hanged if they were civilians.

[@Quasimodo1957]

@@jamesday7344 Ahhhh James. Sometimes it takes a little motivation. You always had the discipline but sometimes it just needs some help being brought back out. Semper Fi Brother.

[@AndrewGrey22]

Good to know.

[@tarfu98]

The phrase "willful disregard" comes to mind. This man is a danger to himself, his ship and his crew. The Captain is showing tremendous restraint in just giving him a captains mast. Look at the reactions of the crew. The MA looks like he wants to deck him.

[@georgea5991]

And he's on a nuclear missile sub, of all platforms.

[@RandomFandom1]

How cany you be dumb enough to not wear ppe in a nuclear reactor.

[@TheresOnlyOneWayToRock]

Another guy here in the comments says he was there and this behavior went on for days afterward to include... "he peed on the chief's table, injured a senior officer with a shower head, banged on the hull." Unless all the movies I've seen about being on a sub are wrong, even a sqweaker fart is a no-no on a sub. So to "bang on the hull" could have compromised their position and done some grave harm to everyone.

[@1patrioticscots]

After a 21yr career in service, I can't even fathom behavior like this.

[@chickenheadfred]

how he made it thru boot camp is a miracle

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

…Navy

[@nanky432]

A lot of people end up hating the military after their first contract. This guy probably knew he wasn’t going to re enlist so he just didn’t care. Probably didn’t think too well of what a less than honorable discharge would do for ones future job prospects.

[@micclay]

​@@nanky432nobody will ever know if you don't tell them.

[@patobrien7009]

As everyone that graduates boot camp is advanced in rank from E1 to E2, and this sailor is once again an E1, I have to believe that this is not the first time he has been to Captain's Mast.

[@brianlee6163]

Apparently, some comments are saying (I didn't catch it in the video, myself) that it's his THIRD Mast in as many days. I'm guessing he already got reduced one pay grade once... maybe even TWICE. Regardless, whether it's the first or third time at Mast, there's no hope for him. They need to get him off that boat ASAP.

[@50buttfish]

Had an "old fart" in our brigade; you could see ALL the ranks he'd been thru, and back down on his uniform stitching; even too cheap to get new uniforms; he must have been 50 or so, with a bad attitude, so he got craps jobs all the time.

[@willhedington6225]

Not in the Navy.. gotta wait 9 months

[@Vots]

Navy doesn't advance E1's to E2 out of boot camp.

[@hungrymon7887]

you got it

[@pensacola07]

Sounds like he tried to pull the "card" but the Captain shut that down

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Fascinating to see as a complete outsider.

[@martintreptow4057]

CLASSIC! 3:20 someone buated ass right in the middle of the co talking! Hilarious!!!!!!😅😂

[@BornAgainHard1775]

I thought I was tripping lol

[@jessieball6195]

As a retired Navy veteran, and also an African-American, I am both embarrassed and sad to see this young recruit basically throwing his young career away by just basically being unable to control his temper. It has obviously gotten to the point where he seems to have no control over himself, and probably needs some time of therapy-but the military is no place for him. I do wish him all the best, and hope that he can get his act together soon.

[@tommyp280]

People in there can take one to that level. I got out of the Marines honorably, I’m thankful I deployed and could burn up some time. I’ve been in the same boat as this dude, about to lose it.

[@waynesmith9408]

Maybe send Ashore for Mental Help...Not that the MILITARY Knows how to Do That ...

[@carlhicksjr8401]

That's very empathetic of you to say... and no sarcasm intended whatsoever. While I'm a Caucasian, I grew up poor and hating 'the system' rather like our S/R here. It took about a year into my Army career before I got with the program and realized that discipline is an opportunity, not a punishment. A respectful tip of the Stetson to you, Chief, from an old cavalryman.

[@tommyp280]

@@carlhicksjr8401 you should write a country song.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@tommyp280 Thank you for your insightful contribution to the discussion. You stay classy now.....

[@roykiefer7713]

This sailor should have been punished by a Special Courts Martial, not under Article 15 of the UCMJ. He has no absolutely business aboard a SSBN - or any other assignment - and is clearly a grave risk to his shipmates. His flagrant disrespect, conduct and attitude merits a few years in custody - before he receives a BCD - which might give him the time to reassess his values and how he wishes to conduct the remainder of his life. I would never want to depend on this man during, for example, a fire at sea, a flooding in a submerged submarine, or any other crisis situation. I make the foregoing statements as a retired senior Naval officer.

[@springbloom5940]

Hes *trying* to get separated

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I'm blown away at the blatant disrespect, arrogance, and inexcusable misconduct of this seaman. As a CG PO3 & 2 team leader I had someone like this assigned to my team... for all of two weeks. I concur with the OP Naval Officer that an Art. 15 isn't enough... Rather a Summary, or even a Special Court and a Bad Conduct DC. I don't know Navy protocol but as a CG equivalent of an MAA there's NO WAY in hell the way this one should be at large in a nuclear submarine, or any vessel for that matter. Confinement until port. The British Navy in the days of Admiral Nelson knew how to handle matters as this.

[@lawsonjames1639]

He should be at a court martial!

[@springbloom5940]

@@lawsonjames1639 For what?

[@coachhussayn3379]

@@springbloom5940dereliction of duty

[@moclips1]

Thank you for posting this example of the UCMJ in action. This sailor clearly disregarded his responsibilities then displayed disrespect towards his superiors in processing the charges.

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

I met some of the most incredible men I’ve ever come across in the coast guard. That being said, I also met some of the absolute dumbest people I’ve ever met. If they can do the push-ups and run fast enough, they can squeak through, you don’t get to see a man’s true colors until you are underway or in high stress situations. It’s s damn shame. I still think about, and miss a lot of those men everyday and I hope they are happy. Not everyone deserves to wear the uniform, or whatever this shitbird has on🤦

[@ffjsb]

Facts. Just because someone served in the military, it doesn't mean they aren't a POS or a moron. Luckily they're a minority.

[@gastonbell108]

You should see about re-enlisting. The Coasties are so desperate for men right now that they're taking ships and bases out of service for no other reason than a lack of men to operate them. The Air Force is so desperate they're taking 40 year old recruits if they've got technical skills.

[@kevinlance1813]

I recorded xoi and mast many times while I was in the Navy. I've seen sailors in contempt, sailors who were pretending they didn't care, sailors who were innocent, sailors who were genuinely sorry, and a million other things. I never saw a young man behave like that in front of his Captain. I wish this man all the best in the future and I can't help but worry for that future if he doesn't learn some self respect and respect for others. Wondering how this footage got off the ship.

[@springbloom5940]

But, you never saw someone trying to get ELS?

[@kevinlance1813]

@@springbloom5940 I have and there's little doubt that's what this sailor is thinking. I guess what I was trying to say was I believe this man will grow up one day and realize what he's done and how he could have taken advantage of his opportunity in the Navy and the regrets will really pile up.

[@inscrutianaII]

@@kevinlance1813 Have to agree with you. It also sounds like he was already segmented out from the rest of the crew as a "screwup" and was under some pressure. Mental health awareness is a problem in this country and I guess that we can hope that some young men who are neuro-divergent will pull it together while they mature in service. Some just won't and some are just really unlucky in terms of where the end up. Trapped on a submarine seems like not the place for this man. Tough luck.

[@johnjay9404]

How did this video get outside this wardroom? That is a good question.

[@tombuchmann8248]

Never in a million years would I ever let one of my sailors go in front of the captain looking like that.

[@radaction5743]

The armed forces has two ranks that are difficult to punish: E-1 and O-10. The top Generals/admirals are untouchable, and E-1s cannot be busted down in rank

[@williewonka6694]

guess you never heard of being sent to the brig, restriction to ship, and rations reduced to bread and water.

[@radaction5743]

@@williewonka6694 Many GOOD sailors are treated far worse than that every day. Some cannot handle it and kill themselves. That idiot at Captain's Mast got his hand slapped.

[@kellychuba]

@@williewonka6694 those days went away in 2019....you old salt

[@Sanderford]

Not to mention in the latter case, they often already have the worst jobs. As to the top flag/general officers, they're already well beyond minimum time in service to retire with full benefits honestly, so what are you going to do? They'll just resign worst case.

[@Anonymous______________]

@Gil Corazon kind of difficult to do when you are 300 feet under the ocean, somewhere you are not technically suppose to be lol. Quick Administrative separations are routine within surface and shore commands but subs? Yeah, not so much.

[@scoutdynamics3272]

I was a Recruit Company Commander 1987-1989 in San Diego. Whenever I was mashing my Recruits, I would lecture them "Out there in the fleet, there is no mashing or marching party! There is Captains Mast! Rest assured! If you ever go to mast, you will wish that you could reset the situation with push ups, sit ups, flutter kicks, jumping jacks, and 8 count body builders!" Years later, I met up with someone I put through basic and he informed me that when he went to mast, my words were echoing in his head. "You were soooo riiight!"

[@az126zad]

My only question is how did this man do this all sober.

[@marcmeinzer8859]

He could have been baked!

[@Electricslam77]

😆

[@benjaminlewis671]

My dad faced a captains mast for misappropriation of a case of Hamburgers from the mess inventory. He used them for a dive locker cookout. He was not punished, just scared into inviting the officers next time.

[@TheSonjaxfactor]

Lol

[@lt.petemaverickmitchell7113]

Unbelievable!

[@lisanadinebaker5179]

Love it! I have read similar stories from various ships during their deployment. May I ask what ship your dad was on?

[@flashcar60]

It''s hard to believe this sailor is a submariner, the most highly motivated personnel in the Navy.

[@maverick5162010]

Yep. 16yrs, 3 subs, 2 ships, and I've never seen anything like that!

[@Mozart2Muse]

Standards have changed.

[@samhellion]

ha haha ha ahahahah ahaha ahaha ahh hahahahahahahahaha

[@darrelllovett4722]

It's not as hard to believe as you think. The tradition of US Navy Subs is primarily Caucasian. Blacks who serve are often ostracized by the ENTIRE enlisted personnel because of cultural differences. Often Black submariners feel like the enemy is ON the boat; not outside the boat.

[@SOLMF123]

I do agree I did Capt mass several times for coming on base little buzzed JD and lots beers but kicking guys out cause they smoked few joints was BS and obviously people in Civilian world or military would not jeopardize fellow sailors getting stoned while working😉 but you Govt says you will wack out and jump out 3 rd story building or some bs, Sorry DOD I was mellow many times and rsescued pilots and performance was 40 so lighten up but yeah you should show respect even if you are fed up with Navy life agree 👍.

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

"Son, fat drunk and stupid is no way to go through life."

[@georgewilkie3580]

Speaking as a US Army Vietnam Veteran (US Army 505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division), I must say that I totally admire and respect the outstanding Men and Women of our amazing US NAVY. I South Vietnam I worked closely with US NAVY Combat boat crews that operated and fought from a combat river craft called a PBR (Patrol Boat River). The Navy personnell manning this armed combat craft were as tough, disciplined, and brave as any Troops I had ever known! So, when I see the disrespect, and confrontational attitude of this serviceman, I say, Serviceman because I don't believe this man has earned the right to be called, Seaman or Sailor, yet. While I served, I had nothing but the utmost respect for all of my Officers, and All Officers of Any Branch of our Military. We were not only trained this way, we also Wanted to feel this Way. Our Officers did a remarkable job in a nightmare of a WAR. And, every one of we enlisted personnell admired and respected them. And, even if there was an Officer that a Troop may not particularly like, he, or she, sure as hell Respected that Officer. This is one of the items that makes a strong and ready Elite Military Force. There's no place for a disgruntled misfit such as this Serviceman. In combat, this is the type of person that will get himself killed along with a couple of his Battle Buddies. Again, my sharpest Salute goes to the Outstanding Men and Woman, enlisted or officers, of the unbeatable United States Navy! BRAVO!

[@ichbindarren]

The captain displays utmost professionalism while the Seaman Recruit acts like an animal.

[@EG-ti8cg]

Because he is an animal

[@rodelpestano8284]

Racist

[@isaiahlrice]

This CO showed patience and serious restraint. I’ve been apart of MANY Captain’s Masts. This was handled very well, all things considered.

[@Ndizzyinthehizzy]

It helps that this was on tape.

[@princepompadour279]

u joe asf💀💀💀

[@beachbum1523]

I think the should have ripped this sorry excuse for a sailor a new one, but I've never been in the military, so, what do I know? I do know that in showing disrespect to the Captain and everyone else there, he showed that he had no respect for himself. Too bad that keelhauling is no longer permitted.

[@captainnitrousx1331]

Wow something out of whack there!

[@RichardsWorld]

And you would realize a good chief would have found a uniform for him to borrow.

[@lewis7315]

I spent four years in the Coast Guard late 60s. The worst part was some officers treating enlisted people like they were something messy they stepped in. As well as the intimidation and abuse seniors used to their juniors. You had to be loud and abusive to be considered for promotion. Somehow I avoided Captain's mast, and managed to get Quartermaster PO3 and avoid losing it.

[@anthonyreid1539]

You got that right Officers can be abusive to enlisted.

[@gilbert.mendez]

proof bootcamp is a pump not a filter.

[@RoBo11235]

Navy has basic training. The Marine Corps is the only branch with boot camp.

[@Holret]

pump or filter doesnt matter. That behavior is absurd and I suspect theres more to it this.

[@timdunn6092]

I served on a fast attack sub on the eastern coast, having that much room to hold a mast like that we would have had to surface the boat. The captain mentioned that this was the third day of him being in front of him on charges. That blows my mind, three times, that means the more likely than not has more punishment to serve than what was doled out at this mast. We had a sailor who couldn't make his qualifications board and he lost it and went nuts while standing topside watch. We were on liberty and got called back to the boat because of this. I had to take him to his court marshall and then the brig, that kid got 20 years of hard labor for pointing his topside weapon at the Captain and taking control of a Naval vessel. When I took him to the brig I was cuffed to him and the whole way he sobbed and begged me as a friend to help him escape. It broke my heart however he made his choices didn't study hard enough and wanted to party too much. I was lucky, I arrived at my boat on the day before a long underway and had nothing but time to work on my qualifications. It all boils down to personal choices.

[@isthislegit2983]

I'm currently on a fast attack. We had a guy in my division who was also sent to mast 3 times. His first time, he was extremely far behind on qualifications, so much so that they charged him with dereliction of duty. He made no progress over several weeks at a time. They couldn't necessarily prove it, so he was let off with a very stern warning. His second time, he was standing watch and some of the equipment went out of spec and he didn't let anyone know for several hours, in which they disqualified him and he had to restart all over again. He got knocked down in rank with half months pay for 2 months. (He consistently made watchstander errors over a period of time, but that was the nail in the coffin that got him to get masted). The final time, he was caught manipulating nuclear plant valves with no authorization. He's no longer a part of the command. I don't know what happened to him, and good riddance.

[@laminarflow6072]

Was he mismatched and was trying his best or did he just not care? Also, was he bullied to the point of breaking?

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

@@laminarflow6072 Bullied to the point of breaking that is a good possibility

[@anthonyreid1539]

The Navy is well known for bullying. The tone is set by the Command. There is some bad commands where the Captain and XO set stress high already it was in late 80s. But this duece bag is just disrespectful.

[@DIYoming]

Tim what year was this?

[@sandramadaris7814]

So much respect for naval commanding officers. The Captain just calmly commanded the situation and was totally in control. That's the man I want to trust in scary times. God bless our military!💖🇺🇸

[@user-xj9bc6kr6d]

Wow 3 days confinement and some loss of pay. The luckiest SOB on the planet and the most patient and understanding CO to ever serve in the fleet. A true leader and inspiration to others in demonstrating imposing some punishment to reflect the nature of the offences, but in doing so whilst showing humanity, understanding, empathy and forgiveness, and allowing the young sailor a true opportunity to turn his life and behaviour around for the better.

[@NoOne-zo6gj]

8 years on the boats never once even heard of Captains Mast at sea. He has to be the biggest f up in submarine history.

[@Ramundo4609]

I definitely agree. I was surface warfare, but the bubble heads I knew were extremely squared away. 4.0 in every respect.. And most were very intelligent; being on a nuke, it is a minimum requirement. This sailor is a distraction, and is definitely unfit for duty.

[@jimdunlap7255]

Served on 4 fast attack subs and never even heard of a mast at sea...this guy obviously has reached a point where he didnt give a f...he should have never been allowed on patrol, this should have been handled at squadron

[@charletonzimmerman4205]

@@jimdunlap7255 I think it was held on a Sub Tender, AS- probably in Guam, "Blue crew" or Gold Crew.

[@WanderlustZero]

Expectation: 'I'm gonna be a cool sub commander like the guy who tracked down the Red October!' Reality: spending all your time underwater dealing with jackassholes like this

[@MrJohnnyboats]

Imagine to this young man’s dismay, the big dreams of being on the hunt, only to have his days toiled away in the ships galley. You can see he’s super bright, just not using his superpowers properly. As navy guy myself, I feel his pain. After I got out, I went to school and worked as a therapist. I think he’s having mental health issues.

[@scootertrash911]

When I was in the Coast Guard, some of our crews would start fights, and lose fights, then show up at Morning Quarters stumbling up the gangway looking a lot worse for wear. We had a great captain that somehow drug us through our teen age years. We were very respectful to our superiors and ready to take risks for our job, like fighting fire on an abandoned Greek freighter and going out into hurricane conditions around Puerto Rico.

[@user-zs4eo6ps9y]

Whoa! This is so disheartening, but surely needed. This sailor is a danger to this command. Chief of the Boat, this tells me this was aboard a submarine. For me, this warrants a BCD at least.

[@pypd69]

Aboard the Wyoming (SSBN 742), same homeport as my boat, Rhode Island in Kings Bay.

[@aarusty51]

He wants out of the navy and doesn't seem worried about a dishonourable discharge.

[@PapaDutch]

It's absolutely amazing that this derelict made it through boot camp

[@zaxthedestroyer675]

You'd be surprised how many people like this make it through bootcamp

[@soupafi]

I'm questioning how he graduated sub school

[@iain3411]

How he got on a sub is another question.

[@bigharp0949]

I’ve been to Captain’s Mast a few times. I had anger issues along with other things. Had some great Chiefs and Officers in my corner and I was eventually able to turn it around… now, 13 years in… I’m a living witness that it’s never too late and every Sailor deserves a chance.

[@denniswiese3753]

It's pretty obvious the recruiting standards have gone right down the crapper. I wonder how many felony waivers he got prior to enlistment before taking his now broken oath.

[@samoramachel55]

I stumbled on this and I was shocked to hear him speak to his commanding officer in this manner. He should be put out the service - full stop!

[@sharonrigs7999]

Should have been keelhauled

[@springbloom5940]

Thats what he trying to do. He doesn't want to be in the Navy and is trying to get a separation.

[@Berzilla]

I was thinking that too ,not sure why they didnt make him redress at least ,that should have been the first thing ,next I wonder if he is the only black on that ship ? everybody I see in that room is white .@@springbloom5940

[@alanjohnson6091]

The new face of the USN.

[@jdgoodwin3136]

@@alanjohnson6091 I saw this type of thing 40 years ago. It's nothing new.

[@salvatorezagra864]

I was an ET1(SW/AW) at my EAOS this is absolutely hilarious...I've never seen anything so blatant in my life but it's the most Navy thing that ever seen

[@springbloom5940]

Saw plenty of this in the Army. Hes trying to get fired, because he can't quit.

[@socaljarhead7670]

I think it’s pretty damn funny too

[@eljefe77ify]

Bread and water for 3 days? Wtf convicted criminals aren't even subject to that

[@libraryofpangea7018]

This is the kind of sailor that goes over board "by mistake".

[@bbirdman3155]

Someone farted at 3:20

[@ScoobieSwisher7413]

I wonder who.......

[@agentp6621]

Thank you for acknowledging this. My childish nature wanted to make a point but was certain someone else had to notice it. I giggled and had to pause there.

[@GaulkeJJ]

OMG, I was there for this! I can't believe this is online! It was about 2003 and is 100% real. The crew isn't laughing because we were completely shocked by it all. It continued for a couple more days after this: he peed on the chief's table, injured a senior officer with a shower head, banged on the hull. It was absolute bonkers!

[@luispacheco7096]

What ended up happening to that guy?

[@GaulkeJJ]

@@luispacheco7096 after a few more days of it getting worse, we had to come off alert patrol and small boat transfer him off. I don't know what happened to him after that. I assume a separation of some kind. We never saw him again.

[@roderickjacobs4024]

What happend to him

[@earlemorgan5068]

Yeah, sure.

[@peteclarke4963]

Do they have a makeshift brig in a sub.. this guy is a danger to the crew and should be under full custody.

[@zrandom4896]

Once you dont care your untouchable.

[@chrisloydmas8499]

I’m there. After only 9 months in. I’m there. I don’t do anything to cause issues but I have one habit that will get me kicked out once it’s found out. Until then I work and out perform everyone else but I don’t care anymore. If I get kicked for smoking weed, so be it. I’m working everyday, while high, doing more work, more thoroughly and proficiently than those in my squadron. I just bought into a lie of what the military was and rather than be a job it’s a college.

[@zrandom4896]

@@chrisloydmas8499 9 month in and you are already at that point is a red flag. I know its a common statement but dont let your first command create your entire perspective of the navy. I have served at squadrons before and they are a different type of navy. Just need to make the most of it. But getting separated for popping on UA is gonna be a thorn in your side. I know 3 people who got kicked for drugs (met them while i was in Holding for class space) . It does follow you to the civilian side and makes seeking employment harder. Keep your head down, Do your job , nothing more nothing less . Throw in a collateral duty for good measure and chill.

[@jesuscorrea5513]

Welcome to the team, not many fess up to that. brought back memories :) @@chrisloydmas8499

[@Delatta1961]

I disagree. Even if he doesn’t care, he’s very touchable. There may be a limit to the punishment, but there’s little limits for the amount of time.

[@ChrisMGermann]

​@@chrisloydmas8499good luck brother, hope you're doing alright 🤙

[@richardbartley5906]

The best mast I ever heard of was a 2nd class IC tech sewing a 3rd class "crow" under his 2nd class "crow". When the Captain awarded him a reduction in rate to 3rd class, the guy ripped off his 2nd class crow and exposed the 3rd class "crow". The Captain didn't miss a beat and said "that's pretty neat son now do it again because your a SN now".

[@defaultdummy245]

Bro that's fucking hilarious. Tried to be funny? Good luck on the 3rds test now

[@Mike7O7O]

This is on-board USS WYOMING SSBN 742. The Captain mentions the name of the boat several times. Along with phrases like missile tubes etc

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Destroying a TLD wow. Never heard of such behavior. As an ELT I actually showed sailors what was in the device and always told them never to try to take it apart. It requires a special tool BTW.

[@ChrisMGermann]

Surprisingly spacious ward room! I've only ever been on diesel subs, museum pieces, lol

[@richardholmes5691]

Former Submariner and also served on a surface ship(skimmer).....we had weekly Captains Masts on the surface ship. One guy would not report to the Wardroom for mast...so the CO had the podium taken to berthing and held it next to the guys rack. Every port we pulled into there were 5-15 guys put in a Mike boat and taken ashore for separation. There were a lot of personality disorders on that ship. Conversely, one Mast in 4 years on the submarine.

[@JimCar71]

It takes a mentally tough individual to even contemplate volunteering for submarine duty.

[@danielhixson3717]

I have to agree, as a Marine, submariners were some locked &cocked, outstanding 'squids'. (sorry, I can't help myself). That's why this is so baffling to me.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

This one's for North Korea. As former CG PO2 I've seen my share of "misfits"... but d*mn... and on a submarine. It was always my understanding that only the best were allowed to volunteer for that duty. An Article 15 (3 days) was too soft. Summary or Special Court for that one. Followed by Bad Conduct DC ! If not possible under op conditions, then confinement until port.

[@flutetubamorg]

I was on subs 8 years and don't recall a single mast. Wait I take that back, we had a junior MS that was a bit of a fuck up that got masted once.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

EVERY job in the military is IMPORTANT. But there are some of a "higher order"... that have a direct bearing on the security of this nation. The Corps calls it "manning the wall" or something like that. The "boomers" (subs) packing ICBMs are part of the higher order. And there's NO room for phuck ups or miscreants. No matter what the sailor's rate/rating is. The CO gets on the 1MC for GQ / Battle Stations, there's NO place for Seaman Recruit and his attitude. Lives are in play

[@springbloom5940]

Reading the comments, it seems no one understands whats happening here. Hes trying to quit the Navy. Thats it. He wants out and is trying to get a separation. He knows exactly where the line is to keep it NJP.

[@glassesstapler]

Good observation. However, I would add, when someone is going through a mental health crisis, the urge to escape (in this case the sub or Navy) is just a fight or flight response. Once the Sailor calms down, they can get to the root of his acting out. As a former Medic, in the Army, we would have Article 15 many many more soldiers if we reacted to their initial behaviors.

[@pheorat9439]

Not the way to go about this.

[@edfederoff2679]

You're absolutely right - but I wouldn't let him be discharged honorably.

[@eireman51]

This guy is trying to work his ticket out of the service.

[@user-rd6gb4be4h]

I was in the navy for 20 years and I seen an open captain's mast before but never to this degree uniform unsat

[@TYoungPhDRRT]

I'm a former US Army Infantryman. The Army has non-judicial punishment in the form of an Article 15: I've never seen that proceeding as it's typically between the offending soldier and leaders of the unit--I have had to write a statement regarding someone in my squad who behaved recklessly and could've killed someone. I've heard of the Captain's Mast proceedings in the Navy but never saw it until this video. I'm in total disbelief!! This is guy had two previous Captain's Mast hearings before this one!! He was insubordinate to the Chief of the Boat!!!...that's the equivalent of an Army First Sergeant--I couldn't comprehend being insubordinate to my 1SGT!!! The disrespect shown to the Captain (showing up looking like he did, and his speech and conduct) is unbelievable!! Then he had the Gaul to try the race-card. If this would've occurred a couple hundred years ago in the Navy...this guy would've been flogged!!

[@reggierico]

My father was a submariner for 26 years, culminating as a squadron commander of three divisions with 21 nuclear attack submarines. I walked into his office on base one day and his yeoman told me he was conducting a Captain's Mast, which I had no idea what that was at the time. I waited in the anti room and was able to overhear every word that my Dad was saying and the responses of the sailor in question. Interesting memory and experience.

[@jasonm949]

So you were privy to legal proceedings, illegally? You might want to delete your post.

[@vanceb1]

Captain's Mast is a non-judicial proceeding. No attorneys. No transcript. No judge. The CO is judge, jury and executioner. @@jasonm949

[@ChrisHyde537]

@@jasonm949 Numbskull. Captain’s Mast is a non judicial process. Moreover, Courts Martial is like any other civilian court trial as anyone with base access may attend. Anyone who the CO grants access may witness a Captain’s Mast or Office Hours and whatever the Army and Air Force did in their place. That’s unusual but not prohibited.

[@jasonm949]

@@ChrisHyde537 Not civilians, brainiac. If the OPs dad was what he says he was, he's easy to look up. Lol.

[@reggierico]

@@jasonm949 What exactly was illegal about waiting in the area outside his office, on a couch, where the yeoman told me to wait? Oh, and BTW, this was in 1978, 45 years ago....

[@jebbroham1776]

I myself have been to Captain's Mast for the violation of article 93 and 112, and I can tell you from experience that it is a truly terrifying experience for any sailor who wishes to stay in in the Navy. Fortunately for me, prior to that I was an exemplary representation of the Navy's core values and a valuable asset to my command. Therefore, the CO and my chiefs decided that I was indispensable to the common cause and elected to retain me in the service. I was sentenced to 90 days restriction, half month's pay time 3, and required to attend 6 months of AA unconditional to terms of sentencing under threat of immediate termination in the event I violated any of these terms. I later went on to receive a NAMP and upon my honorable discharge from the Navy, an LOA. The scene of this video is one of the worst punishments that could befall any sailor, which is called an "open mast" in which the entire command is present. I was witness to one such mast, in which an airman of our command was found guilty of intentionally sabotaging one of our aircraft before a flight op. It was not a pretty sight to say the least.

[@andymaciver1760]

Why did you get one? Drinking too much?

[@jebbroham1776]

@@andymaciver1760 Drinking on duty (article 112 + article 92) and one additional 112 charge of "drunk on duty", which I wasn't I'd only have 3 beers, but I wasn't about to contest it by taking it to a court martial so I just took the punishment. I got 90 days restriction, busted down to E2, half-month's pay times 2, and mandatory AA meetings for 6 months. It was the most severe punishment one could get without being kicked out the military (my CO was a bit of a douche). Nobody liked him, so I think he felt like he always had something to prove. He sure made his point with me.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

Sabotaging an aircraft? And he only got an Article 15 (Captain's Mast)? Seems to me that that's the kind of thing that can get a fella 10 years at Leavenworth!!!

[@samuellp1146]

@@jackfitzpatrick8173 I was about to say, an aircraft? Man his boat mates must have handled with him separately that endangers everyone on the ship!

[@scotthewitt258]

Combat flight op or peace time? Both are serious because he is risking the life, or lives, of the aircraft Crew. But, one is somewhat more upsetting, since it is directly aiding a hostile force.....

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

I can't believe they let him stand there in that uniform. Not the Navy I was in.

[@lk29392]

Never had to go to Captain's mast in my 7 years in the Navy. But I did have to stand in front of the captain once for reading a magazine while standing aftersteering safety officer and got an unofficial LOI. We were in an extended refueling/conrep (probably 3-4 hours total) - it seemed like a good enough idea to keep me up after being up all night no watch already (been up for about 24+ hours at that point). CO didn't see it that way - I had to requalify aftersteering safety officer watch amongst a couple other minor things.

[@luv2flyV65]

We all served with that guy.

[@markg999]

I am not in the military and yes we have worked with this guy.

[@thetravellerfoulston6880]

I served in the Royal Navy and if I spoke to the Captain like he did no matter what I would be toast

[@warpedgenius5182]

or show up like that either i know different service but the captain i was under would have flipped if the brought some one in to mast looking like that

[@donjosegomburza835]

This is the result of poor recruitment because of quota system.

[@Delatta1961]

It proves anyone passing with all minimum scores across the board, shouldn’t be considered for such a position on a ship, much less a deployed submarine. I graduated from Army Flight School with people who had minimum scores. They all ended up a huge liability to the units

[@TheHippie74]

They made an issue of him having a screwdriver in his rack. Is having tools in your rack considered a problem? The BMs had marlinspikes and knives. I personally carried a knife and a multitool (that also had a knife). They were just considered part of doing your job.

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

I don't have any experience in the Navy. But I have served in the Army and Air Force and all I can say is.....Wow. I'm surprised he wasn't hauled away in handcuffs the moment he mouthed off to his Captain at the beginning. If all he received was an Article 15, he got off easy.

[@portee9113]

As we all know, article 15 punishments can be very broad. We had company grade, and field grade. This, I assume would be field grade, since thats basically a full bird colonel he's mouthing off to.

[@BMK500]

Where you gonna haul him off to? They’re on a sub

[@almoemason]

Hauled away to where? He was at sea on a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine.

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

@@almoemason I’m pretty sure they have protocols for such situations. Hauled away would mean, at least, out of the Captain’s sight and placed under the control of someone. Possibly transferred to a surface ship with a holding cell. Unlikely a sub would have anything being as they are so limited on space. One thing that is definitely different is the way the Navy throws everyone’s business out in the open for all to see. I know in the Army and Air Force, we always dealt with individuals in private. Usually the consisted of the individual being disciplined, Commander, supervisor, and the Superintendent (SMSgt or CSGM). I’ve always thought it unprofessional to counsel someone in front of their peers. I think it’s disrespectful to that person, regardless of their professionalism, and it creates a hostile work environment for everyone else. But that’s just me.

[@almoemason]

@@survivalguyfyi5718 If you have ever been on a submarine you would know there is not a place to haul anyone off to. No room you can lock someone in. It is very unlikely that a SSBN is going to come off alert to drop someone off unless that persons was gravely ill. Most likely this person was assigned an escort for the remained of the patrol. Submarines are so crowed there is no privacy for any one but the CO and XO. Your shipmates can even hear your dreams.

[@ananda_miaoyin]

"Dass booshit..." How the hell did this delta bravo pass the ASVAB let alone get admitted to the Navy? We had a few of these in the Air Force. Got rid of them fast.

[@j.a.3138]

That's because the ASVAB is easy. If you don't pass that then you need to re-evaluate your life

[@SuperSomeone1984]

What happens when a recruiter has a quota to meet.

[@anthonymonge7815]

As a retired naval officer, I could write a book on how many masts I either witnessed or was an investigator of. I am surprised this POS was not marched out the second he mouthed off to the skipper. Take a little walk with the Chief and try again in 30 mins.

[@micclay]

Would that have fulfilled you? Perhaps you should look inward and ask why.

[@anthonymonge7815]

@@micclayspoken like someone who has no idea the concept in this.

[@JCVC1986454]

Woah, I'm not military but I as a former commercial diver and underwater welder I've worked with a bunch of these fine gentlemen. From the stories they've told me I believe this sailor got let off extremely light. Especially after disrespecting the captain like that directly in front of him. I've worked on civilian ships where if you ever talked to the captain like that you'd be swimming home. That Captain has the patience of a saint.

[@agrofindastation]

3:19 and nobody even pulled his finger.

[@dfunkfatsack4512]

😂Lol

[@AimForTheBushes908]

Nice

[@glennburch1081]

I served from 1975-1997. No sailor in my Navy would have EVER been allowed to show up at a Captains Mast in a uniform looking like that. No CO that I ever worked for would have ever entertained a proceeding with a sailor displaying such disrespect for the uniform. What the hell has become of the Navy??

[@user-hc9dm4bi4f]

Also seemed this troubled sailor was let off with a lighter punishment. I believe the military has a racial background quota that they need to keep filled. Otherwise, this sailor would have gotten actual justice instead of a slap on the wrist. In addition, I truly believe this sailor has a mental disorder of some kind; might even be a sociopath. I believe it’s okay if they don’t want to punish him the way they should have, but at least immediately escort him off the ship in case he thinks of physically harming one of his fellow sailors. Safety of all sailors on this ship should be considered when deciding where this troubled sailor should stay. I hope this sailor finds the guidance or therapy he needs before heading into the wrong path in life. I’m sure there’s worse sailors than this one, and glad he’s not the worst of sailors. But could also see this sailor becoming the worse if not properly guided or given therapy. Forced therapy treatment would have been a better sentence for this sailor. What if this sailor is going through something from back at home and doesn’t know how to admit he needs help.

[@MorrowPlays]

HE destroyed his own uniform. I believe this was them humiliating him and making him wear the uniform he himself destroyed.

[@waynelalonde4778]

In the late 90s whenever they started changing a lot of stuff, i saw it transition into a newer, gentler, kinder type attitude, in a way im glad i didnt reenlist, they really really brought standards, and tough reformation way way down. No way in the world the chain of his command would have seen this as being acceptable back in the old days.

[@jacksonlee3771]

Wokeness

[@edfederoff2679]

@@MorrowPlays That would certainly fit their style. With the drift away from corporal punishment, motivation had to get more psychiatric. In a voluntary service, mustering out seems the best solution to me. The Navy's not responsible for curing his psychoses.

[@botdavid323]

As someone who has served in the Navy for approximately 0 days. I have no idea whats going on here.. but someone farted at 3:19

[@user-qg2vw7yf1e]

$1000 he didn't have a father figure growing up.

[@CrimLawGeek]

3 masts in 3 days has to be some sort of Navy record!

[@enriquegacel6285]

We had a guy that had a Capt mast in the morning and somehow got a DUI at lunch the same day. He was brought back and the Capt. Did another mast around 1630.

[@Tetsujinhanmaa]

​@@enriquegacel6285 Were they all alcohol related?

[@michaelmartin4552]

Over 2 decades in the military, and I had never seen somebody face so many charges in an Article 15 - Captain's Mast - Office Hours - UCMJ. That absolutely blew my mind watching this.

[@perniciousreaper4393]

He sure racked them up, didn't he?

[@snowwhite7677]

It's the New WOKE Military! Get Used to it.

[@Vinnytwotime]

I've faced about 4 charges on my Article 15. It was from a POS platoon sergeant who was trying to wash me. One of them was accusing me of not shaving when I did. I ended up getting a lawyer and ALL charges were dropped. I moved to a better unit and did not have a single issue after that. Some leaders just want to see you fail.

[@luvslogistics1725]

As an XO I saw firsthand the increasing number of undisciplined and criminal behavior. There are MANY like him.

[@mydogblue1]

My dad was in the navy 26 years. 1950-1976. He never had a blemish on his record and retired a Master Chief. I was much different coming up through life and it would highly piss him off if I got a bad report card related to conduct. But I don't think I disappointed how I turned out later as I matured. My dad died the day after he received his first retirement check at 47 years old of a heart attack.

[@Mark-qq7io]

That is so sad

[@MsGorteck]

I am so sorry. 😢

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Wow. Wtf.

[@jamesdoctor8079]

Holy shit he told the skipper “that’s bullshit!”, legend

[@BigDaddypumpEVE]

I’m surprised that no one jumped up and got in his face. Screaming and pointing the knife hand in his face.

[@romoalex]

Nothing legendary about this

[@ReverendLeRoux]

​@@romoalexcompletely incorrect. This is still brought up nearly a year later about how absolutely wild it is that we get to watch this. It's like a comedy skit but real life.

[@micclay]

@@jonsmyth3088 there's no honor in enriching oligarchs in the name of national defense while you kill millions of innocent people whose only crime was being poor.

[@ananda_miaoyin]

No, he didn't. He said, "Das booshit. Das BOOSHIT!!" Embarrassment level: Retarded.

[@animal9432]

With 12 years active duty in Surface Warfare and Naval Aviation, I don't know how this guy was not dismissed via Summary Court Martial; this was apparently not his first time at NJP (Mast). I certainly would not want him on a Nuclear Submarine.

[@boydgrandy5769]

Actually, the CO could convene a special court martial in this case, as he has the jurisdictional authority by virtue of being commanding officer of a Naval vessel as provided by the US Code. Everyone, except SR Numbnuts, is wearing poopie suits, so I guess the boat is either in port ready to get underway, or actually underway. I'm guessing the CO decided to forego the administrative nightmare such a court would represent and hammer on him under Article 15. Were I he, though, I'd have that little puke off my boat at first opportunity.

[@derekhamel2991]

Poopy suits have been SOP since I assume forever, underway at least 2000-06

[@radaction5743]

Summary court-martials are only for those that turn down NJPs.

[@philipwilliams7947]

I believe the captain said something about it being 3 days in a row he has held mast on him. That due might have been higher rank 1 or 2 days prior than a seaman.

[@boydgrandy5769]

@@derekhamel2991 I got my first set of poopie suits on my second patrol in late 1973. The style may have changed, but the same thinking is evident. Damned boats still smell like diesel fuel, armpit and old socks though.

[@jayrose6312]

That was a very big turn up to see this junior sailor go before the skipper! I think the skipper was very fair and showed great restraint in the face of such disrespect. Such brazen disrespect does not happen very often, especially before the skipper at mast! Wow! 😮

[@vadermonkey55]

I'm not any kind of military man and have never served anywhere. I am an airline pilot which is a career that probably requires 1% the amount of discipline required of serving in the Navy. That being said, I could not finish watching this. This behavior made me cringe so goddamn hard I had to tap out. I cannot imagine this type of disrespect in my own career, let alone on navy duty in front of your crewmates and captain. Unreal

[@briansturges2658]

I did something out of character in 1986 and went to Captain's Mast for slipping away during lunch while the ship was in home port. I returned with a pitcher of beer in my gut and no experience with the reality of alcohol. My leadership was very kind to me and gave me a chance to do better. I feel really sorry for this guy- he has no idea how good life can be if you don't sabotage yourself.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

Do you enjoy lying

[@weebee6922]

I have no sympathy for that dirt bag. And 2 months half pay for an E1 is nothing. I saw a guy lose 2 stripes and 3 months at half pay for one lie. Guy was an E4 in the fat club and we were in a place that wasn't really a base. He had to report in his weight but they checked up on him and found he was lying. He was not on an active warship. Mast came down hard on him and took him longer than usual to climb back to E3. Don't know if he ever made E4. No sympathy for that guy and he was tying to play the race card too for some stupid ass reason. What has become of my Navy? SMH.

[@morwitzer34]

Funny. I don't feel sorry for him at all.

[@christianmillhollon4481]

@@weebee6922 your navy lol

[@christianmillhollon4481]

@@morwitzer34 I don't either

[@kenwilliams1721]

I was on the recieving end of a couple of Captain's Masts, mainly from just being a dumb kid and not always listening to my senior chief. It never once crossed my mind to be this disrespectful to my superiors, always stood at attention, and would always be respectful.

[@CSltz]

How do you do confinement on a sub? Guess he's finding out that the Navy is a little bit stricter than the gangs back home. He must have been the teachers's favorite back in school.

[@mharris5047]

@@CSltz I would guess that he was handcuffed to his bed in a diaper for the three days. Maybe they have a bed in the Captain's office to keep him away from fellow soldiers that would assist him in cheating on his ordered diet of bread and water.

[@carlariggs525]

I did two enlistments in the Navy. I never went to Captains Mast or saw one, but heard from people that did. This scenario is absolutely crazy. why was this guy not separated from the Navy??

[@IrishPotato86]

I thought the captain was pretty lenient considering the sailors level of contempt and disrespect! He could have just told him to shut up, thrown him in the brig, and kept him there and sent him for a court martial.

[@miniglide]

Someone did not do their duty to select this man for service on a submarine, they should be accountable.

[@tristanholland6445]

Something happened to him along the way. Either he managed to hide his attitude well enough to pass the schooling. There's always a few people in every unit like this. Also lots of people that get into trouble on occasion but aren't bad as a whole. I knew a guy in the Air Force that was a retired E-9 he once much earlier in his career had gotten an article 15 for getting drunk and wrecking a day room before an inspection. This guy here seems like he's trying to get a discharge.