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Depending on who you listen to, you’re left with the question of whether Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani was a great leader of men or if he was the man behind the coverup of a brutal massacre of Iraqi civilians. Personally, I’m betting Col. Chessani’s Combat Fitness Report is the best barometer of what type of commander he is. Here’s part of Col. Chessani’s CFR:

• “Leads Marines from front in every operation. Demonstrates moral courage every day.”
• “Doesn’t hesitate to report bad news fast or contest unrealistic plans/poor concepts. Despite the complexity and size of his AO [area of operations], he always maintains a calm, cool demeanor.”
• “Gets the job done to an exceedingly high standard.”

Frankly, I’m wondering why Col. Chessani was charged with dereliction of duty. His CFR doesn’t suggest that he’s unreliable. Quite the contrary, it’s said that he “gets the job done to an exceedingly high standard.” Here’s more information that suggests Col. Chessani is a dedicated officer:

Meanwhile, Chessani’s official 2006 Combat Fitness Report declared him “a superb leader, who knows his men, knows the enemy, knows his business,” and recommended him for promotion. A reviewing major general added that Chessani has “unlimited potential and value to the Marine Corps,” and also recommended him for promotion.

I can’t imagine that the Marine Corps makes a habit of promoting people if it’s thought that he’s been derelict in often that someone who’s thought to be derelict in fulfilling his duties.

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Cross-posted at LetFreedomRingBlog

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