US Navy declares 'operational pause' following USS John S McCain collision

摘要

In the wake of a second collision on 21 August involving an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the US Navy (USN) has ordered an 'operational pause', effective worldwide. The pause has been directed by the service's chief of naval operations, Admiral John Richardson, to ensure that the respective fleet commanders are "taking all appropriate immediate actions to ensure safe and effective operations around the world".