 On October 3 , 1989 Donnell flew to the Mediterranean to discipline Iowa 's officers in response to findings in Milligan 's report . Milligan had recommended that Moosally be relieved of command , but Donnell had decided on a lesser punishment . Moosally and Bob Finney , Iowa 's operations officer , were given non @-@ punitive " letters of admonition " which were not placed in their permanent personnel records . Donnell stated that Moosally 's " poor adherence to explosive safety regulations and ordnance safety " and " his failure of leadership " were a " marked departure from an otherwise outstanding performance " . 
