Well it seems like there was a damp fuse on this particular firework. I have no idea why the email failed.
All I can speculate is that currently the company is undergoing an enormous amount of change. They were taking the entire reservations system offline last night to combine the two etc. etc.
I would hope that in the near future they will get the application system properly sorted and re-open it for submissions. As I undestand it every single FO who meets the minimum hours requirment is being considered for a Command course. Replacements will be needed...
Good luck
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