CO of Hal relieved

[Halifax Tar]

Yikes...

Statement – Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command regarding HMCS Halifax – Waterfront Media Halifax

waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca

 

[Halifax Tar]

I have no idea who corrected my spelling but thank you mucho appreciado.

 

[dapaterson]

So, the CAF will issue a press release announcing an appointment to command, but not release the name of the same individual if relieved of command.

 

[Underway]

Well, we will have to wait out for the rumor mill on that one. Any number of things but by the nature of the statement.

 

[daftandbarmy]

So, the CAF will issue a press release announcing an appointment to command, but not release the name of the same individual if relieved of command.

St. Croix, apparently, according to sleuths in Peterborough

HMCS Halifax commanding officer under investigation, removed from post: military

OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says Cmdr. Dale St. Croix has been temporarily removed from his position as commanding officer of HMCS Hal...

www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com

 

[dapaterson]

The official news release does not include the name.

Statement – Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command - Canada.ca

“Following several incidents onboard HMCS Halifax during Operation REASSURANCE, Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command, has temporarily relieved the Commanding Officer of HMCS Halifax of his duties so that an investigation into the details of the incidents may...

www.canada.ca

 

[kev994]

It doesn’t take a genius to pull up the Canforgen and figure out who was last appointed as CO.

 

[kratz]

Search the deployment announcement or change of command ceremony will usually provide the answer of who a unit CO is.

 

[dapaterson]

Why can't the CAF include it in the press release?

 

[kev994]

Why can't the CAF include it in the press release?

I assume they’re trying to avoid public shaming of someone who hasn’t been proven to have done anything (committed a service infraction?). But it’s impossible to hide it when it’s a publicly known position.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Why can't the CAF include it in the press release?

I'll go!

Because the CAF believes that the less information they provide the more the CAF will be protected from shame?

 

[SupersonicMax]

I assume they’re trying to avoid public shaming of someone who hasn’t been proven to have done anything (committed a service infraction?). But it’s impossible to hide it when it’s a publicly known position.

I believe that once you reach a level where you are appointed to a position through a formal selection process (COs, SWOs, RSMs, Cols/Capts, GOFOs), the public is entitled to know whether there are potential reasons to believe trust in your ability to hold that position is in doubt. With great powers comes great responsibilities (and accountability).

 

[KevinB]

So not sexual related — next up Liquor…

 

[Navy_Pete]

It took about 10 minutes for the CP to figure out who it was. Pretty stupid when the RCN posts it on facebook and tweets the change of command.

HMCS Halifax commanding officer under investigation, removed from post: military

 

[Halifax Tar]

I'll go!

Because the CAF believes that the less information they provide the more the CAF will be protected from shame?

I believe that once you reach a level where you are appointed to a position through a formal selection process (COs, SWOs, RSMs, Cols/Capts, GOFOs), the public is entitled to know whether there are potential reasons to believe trust in your ability to hold that position is in doubt. With great powers comes great responsibilities (and accountability).

Agreed.

 

[Halifax Tar]

So not sexual related — next up Liquor…

Either that or a seemingly catastrophic leadership failure somewhere.

 

[OldSolduer]

So not sexual related — next up Liquor…

That's my take on it. In the early 2000s IIRC I think the CO of 1 VP was relieved of command because he had a few drinks with the Brits in Bosnia despite the order "no alcohol" or similar orders.

 

[Weinie]

That's my take on it. In the early 2000s IIRC I think the CO of 1 VP was relieved of command because he had a few drinks with the Brits in Bosnia despite the order "no alcohol" or similar orders.

I believe he drank slivovitz with a local official and ended up getting pissed, IIRC.

 

[OldSolduer]

I believe he drank slivovitz with a local official and ended up getting pissed, IIRC.

Probably correct. I won't mention his name but in 2 VP as a Lt he was a real (insert expletive here ) as a Duty Officer. Defaulters hated him.

 

[Jarnhamar]

So not sexual related — next up Liquor…

No idea about this case but the CAF likes to play "technically speaking" sometimes.

Example- an OC harasses a female soldier who accused his buddy of sexual misconduct. The OC is relieved but technically it isn't for sexual misconduct, just harassment.