Rickover's institutional skills and modern public communication

Could someone with Admiral Rickover's personality survive and thrive in today's US Navy?

The panel is doubtful, distinguishing his institutional political skills from the public communication expected in this hypothetical modern setting.

The panel doubts that Rickover would thrive without adapting, while crediting his skill in Navy and government politics. The distinction concerns public communication, which is treated as a different requirement. Lieutenant General Ted Martin provides the contrasting example of using social media and carefully judged humor to communicate with a wider audience.