That reduces the total number of legitimate questionable actions to 37. But of those 37, we have the following:
Most of the reliefs were Navy, specifically in command positions, especially ships at sea. The ships involved were home-ported either 6th Fleet, or 7th Fleet - based coincidentally in FEMA Regions 3 and 9. The Marines that were relieved also followed this pattern as well.
Now, the purge of commanders in 2012 and in 2013 show a shift in focus. The 2012 reliefs were all unit commanders, either at ship/brigade level. The 2013 reliefs raised up to installation or major command levels.
This shift of focus could be the result of a purge (Its payback time, declared Night Stalker). Flag-rank officers, particularly among the missile command structure, being let go is significant of such a purge. Flag-rank officers, particularly among the missile command structure, being let go is significant of such a purge.
Interesting ... Thanks again Sarge - you're a comfort when hard facts are what matters... If you sense something like an expanding pattern let me know. Thanks for sharing.
Out of my ken, (I’m an aussie) but thanks for the ping.