So, Wood should never have engaged in activity that might have brought the company into disrepute.
Yes and No, he wasn't acting for or on behalf of the company he was acting in his own name, as far as we know. Wearing a uniform with gold, not platinum, stripes, anyone seen the wings on the jacket or shirt? Can't convince myself about this, bottom line always used to be that if you mess about down route and attract the attention of the authorities then expect trouble from management when you get back.