Fort Cavazos battalion commander fired for ‘loss of confidence’ following investigation

A battalion commander for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos was fired after a command investigation called into question his ability to lead troops, according to officials at the Texas Army post.

Lt. Col. Damasio Davila was relieved as commander of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment on April 26 by Col. Chris Dempsey, the commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, “due to a loss of trust in his ability to command,” base officials said. He had led the unit since June 2021.

He is at least the third commanding officer within the brigade and at least the fourth within the division to be fired within the past two years.