Navy Sailor at Captain's Mast with torn Dress Whites 

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.

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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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???

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

how he made it thru boot camp is a miracle

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

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.

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

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

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!"

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Fascinating to see as a complete outsider.

For those that don’t know, that top does not have buttons. That’s why it isn’t “buttoned up”. This Sailor intentionally cut the front of his jumper. More than likely the Chief’s mess didn’t want to have another Sailor lend him a uniform that he would destroy before the mast.

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!

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

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.

proof bootcamp is a pump not a filter.

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.

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

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.

Man was draped up and dripped out. Passed gas throughout the procedure and had his magic stick pointed at the captain’s eye the whole time. Mamma you raised a gangsta!

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

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.

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.

Someone farted at 3:20

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.

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.

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.

Navy Vet who was a shore based SP and had attended several Captains Masts, and Court Marshalls but have never seen a Sailor show up with a uniform like that. What a disgrace.

Once you dont care your untouchable.

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

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.

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

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

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!💖🇺🇸

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.

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.

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

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.

I was never in the Navy.. I was in the USAF.. and I never went up for an Article 15... but this Captains Mask was the most calm one I ever saw.. and NO one in the crowd made a face.. I am impressed.

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

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.

went to Captain's mast once , underway, as an entire division for something that most of us wasn't even involved in BUT 1 bad apple spoils the bunch. Every single person in the Division got an Article 15 in their personal record , even our chief's and first classes . The actual 2 offenders got busted 1 paygrade, half a months pay x2 and 60 days restriction and extra duty. It's funny now but I remember it was even posted in the POD 1500 Captain's Mast M Division Signal Bridge

Man things have changed since I was in the Navy, the entire crew was not witness to Mast proceedings, only the Captain, CMC, Master-at-Arms, division officer, department head and any witnesses to an offense but not the whole crew!

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.

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.

This is what a dishonorable discharge looks like, along with federal prison time

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

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!

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

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".

When a man stands in front of his higher ups and defends himself like that you know for a fact he's innocent

3 masts in 3 days? Damn, and I thought I saw something amazing when I watched a guy be late by over an hour to his own mast, then get yelled at and sent to wait another hour for his rescheduled mast, only to not show up and be find in his barracks room asleep in his dress blues, late to both masts in the same day

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

I've seen this kind of attitude on the great Chucky V. That Big Chicken Dinner rolled smooth as butter from the CO's tounge.

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

I'm surprised that the captain did not order to have him jettisoned via a torpedo launch tube for his smart ass attitude.

3:20 is the magic moment many of you came here for.

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

This is what a "Soup Sandwich" looks like.

We all served with that guy.

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.

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.

After being UA for two weeks from the carrier I was on I returned only to find that I had missed movement and while it was pretty cool being flown aboard in a storm in the North Atlantic, the three days of bread and water in the ship's brig was decidedly not...

he gave him every chance he could before doing this ...this guy was a complete hazard

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.

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! 😮

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.

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