In A Time Of Impending Budget Cuts, It's Getting Easier For The NavyTo Fire Commanding Officers

Navy Has Spike In Commanding-Officer Firings -- Washington Post

The Navy has fired a dozen commanding officers this year, a near-record rate, with the bulk getting the ax for offenses related to sex, alcohol or other forms of personal misconduct.

The terminations, which follow a similar spike in firings last year, have shaken the upper ranks of the Navy, which has long invested enormous responsibility in its commanding officers and prides itself on a tradition of carefully cultivating captains and admirals.

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My Comment: With huge defense budget cuts expected in the very near future .... screwing up will guarantee a quick firing or demotion.