in regards to an individual that you know, and like ralph jodice experience.the same i had an officer had to remove in my direct report that i've known for more than 20 years as .riends we had to distinguish between the uncomfortable and difficult. what was right and what was easy. it's not a difficult decision. it's uncomfortable referred to in my for statement, command 101 is do the right thing. i think most commanders understand that. if you are a commander, you have to understand that. ,n regards to command climate theral, i appreciate comments that you made. i would turn it on its head and say you are more likely to do more damage to the command and your career, if that's important to you, if you don't take action. there is nothing more climateing to a command than lowering your standards. did any of you ever look unfavorably on a subordinate commander who referred a case to trial because it was indicative of a bad climate in their unit? >> i cannot recall doing that, no. >> i have not either. i think all inquiries need to be looked at. the stats are not important. what's importa