[xzins]

So I guess the timing of overruling Mattis' punishment could be a not so subtle way of Sec Navy telling Mattis to come down harder in his decisions on both Wuterich and Chessani.

So, to emphasize to all concerned that they should be harder, Mattis agreed for their senior legal boss to be in the room when the briefings took place. A not so subtle reminder that their career ratings were on the line.

Could be....Thanks Girlene.

[Girlene]

Could be, xzins. As far as I know, Mattis has never explained “why” Col. Ewers was in all those hours of meetings when he was not supposed to be. Mattis has never explained why he would waste Ewers’ time. He expected some input.