Analyze the ethical decision that the captain faced as it relates to how he communicated his plea and in the context of his position. Consider the sender, receiver, message, and channel.

Analyze the primary failures and successes of the Captain's communication strategy. Make sure to consider how the letter was distributed, the Captain's possible intent, and the content of the letter.

If this situation had occurred in the private sector and not the military, would the outcomes have been similar or different? Defend your reasoning.