The Air Force is firing the general in charge of its nuclear missiles | The Verge
Posted by LetsShrug 11 years, 6 months ago to Government
Two military commanders got the axe.
I wonder what they said about bo......hmmmm
I wonder what they said about bo......hmmmm
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- 2Posted by richrobinson 11 years, 6 months agoIs it common to "fire" a general? I honestly don't know. I thought the military would just quietly transfer them.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by $ johnrobert2 11 years, 6 months agoActually, yes, they do fire them. Back in the bad old days of SAC (Supreme Air Command), they had a General Smith whose nickname was "Sundown". He would descend on a base and order a surprise ORI (Operational Readiness Inspection). If the results were less than satisfactory, the wing commander (usually a Colonel or BG) was told, "You're fired. Be off this base by sundown." They are not as peremptory today but, yes, they do fire them. Witness what happened at Lackland AFB in San Antonio over the sexual misconduct of some of the TIs vis-à-vis the recruits. That also was a two star, if I remember correctly.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by $ johnrobert2 11 years, 6 months agoThough, in such cases, that means retirement. If the cause is egregious enough, they can be reduced in rank and suffer loss of pay and allowances, but usually that takes a court martial. However, it still is an unpleasant experience.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by richrobinson 11 years, 6 months agoThank you John.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
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- 1Posted by $ johnrobert2 11 years, 6 months agoI had somewhat the same thought, only a little more sinister. Maybe they are placing their creatures in critical command slots in preparation.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
