British sub captain dismissed over explicit video scandal
The captain of a British submarine armed with nuclear missiles was dismissed after it was revealed that he recorded a sexually explicit video while on duty, reported the British newspaper The Sun.
9:14 PM EDT, August 12, 2024
According to reports from The Sun, the video the captain sent to a younger sailor serving on the same submarine led to his disciplinary dismissal.
The crew members claimed that the captain and the sailor had a physical relationship during the voyage. A Royal Navy source stated that onboard physical acts were not the subject of the investigation; naval commanders accused the submarine captain of sharing explicit video materials.
The officer was immediately suspended and dismissed as part of the "zero-tolerance policy for unacceptable behavior."
The officer held a high position, was authorized for top-secret work, and had even personally met Princess Anne. He was also awarded the Order of the British Empire for secret operations.
In a statement to The Sun, a Royal Navy representative said unacceptable behavior is treated with the utmost seriousness. They added that anyone found guilty will be held accountable, regardless of rank or status. The captain's dismissal underscores the zero-tolerance stance on sexually inappropriate behavior in the British armed forces.
The Royal Navy has four submarines armed with nuclear weapons, and one vessel is always at sea, ready to launch against the enemies of the United Kingdom in response to a nuclear attack.
