The JCS is playing ball with the Congress on this but they better step up and explain the facts of life real quick.
If they take away the authority of the Commanding Officer to make judgments on issues like this then its chaos in the military.
What the Congress should do is to overhaul the promotion system. Put people in place that are capable of handling the responsibility that goes with command.
The JCS knows this but they appear too afraid to mount a proper defense or better stated to offer proper counsel.
