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The Navy is revamping its curriculum to “eliminate redundant training."
Tobias has been the commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington since June 2023.
“The purpose of this exemption is to recognize that some sailors who do not meet the BCA standard are still able to maintain operational readiness."
The ship arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base on Friday after operating in South America as part of a Southern Seas deployment.
Cmdr. Charles Diehl is the third commanding officer the Navy has fired in November.
The Navy has declined to answer questions about a fatal Super Hornet crash, and whether a safety system could have saved the pilot's life.
Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane was ousted from her leadership role due to a "loss of confidence in her ability to command."
Monday's announcement comes after the Navy announced plans to extend the service lives of 12 destroyers as well.
Capt. Lester Brown, Jr., was removed from his position due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command."
The service exceeded its recruitment goals last year and is looking to bring in even more sailors this year.
