Medal Of Honor Warfighter, released this past October, is touted as the most realistic first-person shooter video game on the market. Much of its realism comes from contributions made by former and current active duty SEAL team members. Individuals affiliated with DEVGRU contributed to the video game’s development. Regrettably those contributions include disclosure of classified information. I have to believe the sailors involved breached confidentiality for personal gain. These actions display naiveté and a vulgar disregard for the mission, the well-being of fellow sailors and team members.

I also take issue with the game’s developer and publisher, Danger Close Games and EA Games respectively. Both companies knowingly compromised these sailors, which is reprehensible.

I don’t begrudge anyone’s success and I have never prevented anyone from earning a living, but folks on this occasion I must say, KEEP YOUR MONEY IN YOUR WALLET.  You’ll find  there is no shortage of exciting combat video games on the market.

Naval Surface Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Garry Bonelli, issued the following statement:

“We do not tolerate deviations from the policies that govern who we are and what we do as sailors in the United States Navy,”

“…send a clear message throughout our force that we are and will be held to a high standard of accountability.”

Referring to the punishment issued. Each of the seven sailors involved received a punitive letter of reprimand and a partial forfeiture of pay for two months. Four additional sailors are currently under investigation. This type of NJP, in most cases, is career ending.