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This article examines a US Navy officer’s court-martialling for posting a TikTok video the Navy considered inappropriate. It highlights the importance of military members being cautious with what they post on social media, particularly in uniform.Summary
- Posted video of himself lip-syncing a profane parody of the song "Let it Go".
- Charged with ‘conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman’.
- Navy alleged he acted ‘in a contemptuous manner towards the Navy while in uniform’.
- Found ‘not guilty’. Experts say administrative action more appropriate.
