The U.S. Army fired a four-star general for abusing his authority by giving an under-qualified female subordinate promotions and special treatment, according to a report from the Army Inspector General obtained by Military.com Tuesday.
Gen. Charles Hamilton gave a subordinate officer, who had been found unfit for command, a leadership role with the help of Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and Lieutenant General Walter Piatt, according to the report. Hamilton is the first four-star general to be fired in 20 years.
“This was an abuse of authority, from Hamilton [to] the chief,” one general officer who was involved in the command selection process for the lieutenant colonel told Military.com. “It’s hard to imagine [Hamilton] didn’t know what he was doing. There was skepticism from some on this process, and now we’ve seen it’s open to cronyism. We had a renegade general … but I’m more disappointed that the highest levels of the chain of command let this happen without asking questions.”
Lt. Gen. Piatt retired in January, while it is unclear whether or not George will face consequences for his role in the scheme, according to Military.com.
Hamilton specifically orchestrated the rise of a Lieutenant Colonel who he was friendly with and was seeking a command position, according to the report. The Lt. Col. scored in the bottom 1% of 80o candidates for receiving command according to the Battalion Command Assessment Program (BCAP).(RELATED: New Defense Spending Bill Puts Slew Of Left-Wing Initiatives On Chopping Block)
The Lt. Col., despite failing the assessment, received a second chance, which she then failed again, according to the report. However, she was still placed on a list for command anyway at the direction of Gen. George.
Gen. Hamilton also personally asked to view the Lt. Col. interviews used in BCAP, an unprecedented request, according to the report. He also contacted BCAP staff to ask which generals would be on the Lt. Col.’s interview panel, then subsequently contacting them each to ask about their voting philosophies they use to screen candidates.
Hamilton denied speaking to BCAP when initially probed by investigators, according to the report.
“Gen. Hamilton’s action appeared focused on excusing [the woman’s] low rating at BCAP rather than identifying systemic issues with BCAP,” the report reads. “At no point in his interview [with Army investigators] did Gen. Hamilton talk about [her] performance, potential or why she was qualified to be a battalion commander.”
Hamilton and the Lt. Col. were found to share a friendly relationship “that caused an actual or perceived partiality or unfairness,” according to the report. The investigation was also “unable to determine conclusively” if Hamilton and the Lt. Col. had a sexual relationship.
The U.S. Army did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
I can only imagine how often this happens in our woke military that isn’t exposed.
The usual suspects conducting the usual behaviors. Nothing new here.
I understand the pro tee was named Kamala?
Disgusting DEI
She reportedly did a great work polishing knobs in the officers club .
She’s just another quality DEI pick for Biden’s “ win list “ , can Rachel Levine take her job ?
Trump is BACK …..How bout it !
Racism is the new racism. Same as it every was.
It’s been this way as long as I can remember. A lot of good NCOs Vietnam vets got RIFed for whatever reason they could come up with so the Army could promote the new flavor of the month.
Get those promotions in there before Pete get in
This stuff has to stop and now! A battalion command is serious business and a big responsibility I am glad this got out and very glad that this POS was fired!!!!!!
The army needs Pete