Navy's harsh requirements or what the heck?!?!

[Spraug]

Upon returning to Brisbane on conclusion of his 12th patrol, Captain Samuel Ffnorde received his 8th Navy Cross (totally ridiculous, I know) and the unflattering message that as a Tambor class USS Tuna would be withdrawn from the front lines and given his unnoteworthy performance, he would be mothballed along with it.

Well, 8 Navy Crosses, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, a Navy Commendation Medal, and 483'057 tons of enemy shipping destroyer including one Naka class CL, two Takao class CA and at least one Shokaku class CV were not enough to get a new boat. Wow! If I had known, I would have landed in Tokyo harbour, sneaked into the city and strangled Emperor Hirohito personally. Maybe then I would at least have been allowed to continue in USS Tuna.

OK, on a more serious note. I sthat due to me not having (at that time) installed TMO small patch, or is that a glitch upon promotion from Captain to (what's next?), or is it something else entirely? This is the end of my third campaign and it's the third time, I am not even there anymore for the Battle of Philippines Sea.