(Loss, not lack). I'm non-military so I don't know if this is common. I just noticed two very recent firings due to loss of confidence. WH? BH? Usual business or is something going on? Maybe our vets and active military can weigh in.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-uss-john-finn-commanding-officer-relieved-angela-gonzales/
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This from a post here a few days ago, Air Force --
https://greatawakening.win/p/16b6Re2UuP/cannon-air-force-base-special-op/c/
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Perhaps unrelated, indicates WH influence at first glance, due to an incident (Navy, SEAL-related) --
Out of curiosity, who actually decides this? Is it from complaints of soldiers against their commanding officers and a subsequent investigation? Is it started from above (for example, due to insubordination)?
It can be either. Complaints of mishandling reports, mistreatment, etc are directed by Seniors to be investigated and can cause it. Like the Officers that got fired for not getting shots it could be insubordination