Subject: FW: V32 UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION (Final) 31 May 12

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 20:18:22

James W. Weirick
Major USMC
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-----Original Message-----
From: Brinegar Col Gregg W
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 9:19
To: Dalke Col Scott A
Cc: Brennan Col Terence P; Cooling Col Norman L; Gruter Col Jesse L; Sachrison Col Jon E; Sherrod CIV Jimmy
L; Weirick Maj James W
Subject: FW: V32 UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION (Final) 31 May 12
Scott,
Para 3.b. of the attached letter from LtGen Paxton to CMC on 31 May recommends that LtCol Dixon have a
deferred code placed in his MBS and if not implicated, be reassigned to TLS next AY. I do not know whether this
was approved by CMC -- you may have to contact Norm Cooling in order to determine whether there was a
response. Still not sure why LtCol Dixon's package is coming to DMCS for approval--there have been other
officers from V32 that have already moved.
Of note, you'll see that the "copy to" section incorrectly lists DMCS. I received this copy directly from Jim Bright,
the II MEF CoS at that time. Not sure if you ever received a copy of this memo via official correspondence--our
records do not show us receiving it here within DC CD&I/CG MCCDC.
I know that this doesn't answer LtGen Williams' question but it does shed a little light on precedence that has been
set with regard to other members of V32.
Sf,
Squeeze
Col Gregg W. Brinegar
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bright Col James M
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 7:46
To: Brinegar Col Gregg W
Subject: FW: V32 UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION (Final) 31 May 12
Gregg: Final version of letter is attached and e-mail from LtGen Paxton to CMC is attached. LtGen Mills is cc'd on
original transmission. Discretion is requested IRT any further transmission as CMC has acknowledged receipt but
not responded to all contents. r/ james
-----Original Message-----
From: Paxton LtGen John M
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 20:58
To: Bright Col James M
Subject: FW: V32 UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION (Final) 31 May 12
... for SA, use if/as later needed and with thanks ...
-----Original Message-----
From: Paxton LtGen John M
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 20:56
To: Amos Gen James F
Cc: Dunford Gen Joseph F; Mills LtGen Richard P; Hummer LtGen Steven A; Milstead LtGen Robert E;
Waldhauser LtGen Thomas D; Hejlik LtGen Dennis J; Toolan MajGen John A; Miller MajGen Walter L; Ary
MajGen Vaughn A; Hogue SES Robert D; Salinas MajGen Angela; Paxton LtGen John M
Subject: V32 UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION (Final) 31 May 12
Commandant ...
Attached is the point paper with recommendations and enclosures on the V32 LOAC Video which we
discussed after the EOS and again this afternoon. As I mentioned telephonically, and as written, the recommended
way ahead is unanimous amongst the GO's mentioned and c.c.'d. This includes our collective opinion, as discussed
at CNA and reiterated here, to grant well supported exceptions in the case of the Bn XO and the 81mm Plat Cmdr
who by billet, responsibility, battlefield circulation and knowledge of the event do not appear in any way to be
culpable or negligent in the performance of duty.
Your guidance after the EOS was clear and it was communicated and was being executed. I regret, and take
responsibility for any/all changes that appear to have occurred in the past 96 hours. I can only attribute it to the
thought that some may have had that this email and attachment had already been transmitted by me to you. The
release of the tentative promotions for June last Thursday before the long weekend, and the requirement to advise
SecNav of any withholds further complicated the issue. In no way was there ever intent to deviate from your
guidance or present a fait accompli on any individual or case. MajGen Toolan and I spoke face to face an hour ago
on this issue.
Per the recommendations proffered in the attachment, please know that all of us are united and convinced that
these COAs are best for our Corps as an institution, for you as our Commandant, and for all individuals in the
proper execution of due diligence and justice. I am available for discussion or questions as you require, sir. V/r and
Semper Fidelis ... Jay