Would unified command have changed Leyte Gulf?

How might Leyte Gulf have differed with Spruance in command, or with all naval forces reporting to Nimitz?

The preference is for all forces to report strategically to Nimitz, with Kinkaid in operational command and Collins as a possible deputy.

Having all naval forces report to Nimitz would allow better coordination in this counterfactual. The preferred operational commander is Kinkaid, Seventh Fleet's commander, with John Collins suggested as a useful second-in-command. Spruance is considered calmer and more methodical than Halsey. Halsey's commitment to a decision could be a strength, but his reluctance to listen to new information after deciding became a weakness. The criticism is qualified by the judgement that he still did reasonably well and avoided losing his entire force. The proposed alternative therefore changes the command relationships as well as the admiral making local decisions.