Posted on Aug 23, 2017
Aside from the recent dismissal of the 7th fleet commander, when was the last time a US Navy fleet commander was dismissed?
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Not being Navy myself I am not familiar with a similar instance. These three events have had a debilitating effect on the 7th fleet. Heads were going to roll!
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Taking a guess PFC Roger Goff Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel was relieved of his command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet as part of a shake-up of officers in the wake of the Pearl Harbor disaster.
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PFC Roger Goff
If it's been 75 years since this type of action has been taken it is a rare occurrence indeed.
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Things are getting to be overboard with all these accidents and deaths, some one has to be held accountable for these incidents.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
I do agree but finding a scapegoat doesn't solve the problem. Taking the time to investigate and identify the problem and correct it and insure it is unlikely to happen again should be the priority. That is not to say if someone is negligent some action shouldn't be taken but make darn sure You didn't just throw someone under the bus and truly found the responsible person(S) The Kangaroo Court approach and quickly pointing fingers often solves nothing and makes everyone feel vulnerable. It is however disturbing to see an increase in these accidents but they at least need to make sure the blame is placed where it belongs.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter - that's why I said someone needs to be held accountable, they shouldn't have pick the Fleet Commander 1st.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter - I agree, but I'm not sure that is the case here. Being slightly judgmental since my son served in 7th Forward, I will point out that he got three strikes since January. Don't know about the Air Force side anymore, but I don't know an Army Commander that has survived two fatal training accidents in his command.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
CPT Lawrence Cable - Perhaps not, three major fatal events sure isn't something that isn't a major problem though. i don't tend to think there is any less concern from one service to another, it is a problem. I suppose its also easy to second guess, the bottom line is solving the problem and making sure these things don't happen again. I'm concerned with punishment being misplaced NOT that no one is held accountable for their failing if in fact they are part of the cause. My concern is seeing the proper people are held responsible not just a knee jerk reaction to point the finger unless proper evidence properly places blame and someone isn't just thrown to the wolves and think that will solve everything. Although I have expressed a view it may well be We don't actually disagree and We do need to be concerned.
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VAdm Aucoin's dismissal was largely cosmetic. He was scheduled to retire within weeks, is being allowed to retire at his current rank, and his successor had already been named. Sad, inauspicious ending to a stellar military career.
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