The last time the Corps was led by an acting commandant was in 1910. “There may be a delay in his planning guidance, and yet he cannot move into the commandant’s residence, but there is little doubt about General Smith’s ability to lead effectively,” said Tuberville. Tuberville, however, blocked a vote and in a Senate floor speech said the holds would have “minimal effect” on Smith’s ability to lead. “He stands ready to continue his service to our nation and the Marines he will lead for four more years. “In General Smith we have a Purple Heart recipient - this man has literally shed his blood for his country,” said Reed, who attended the Marine ceremony. Later in the day, Jack Reed, D-R.I., chairman of the Senate committee, spoke on the Senate floor, asking that Smith be confirmed and criticizing Tuberville for what he called an unprecedented hold that is driving the U.S. She said the Pentagon is asking officers to delay planned retirements and stay on, while in other cases officers are doing more senior ranking jobs without getting the pay for that new rank. She noted that in more than 100 cases, officers - like Smith - would be forced to do two jobs at the same time because no one can move up. Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said Monday that as of last Friday, there were 265 senior officers whose promotions have been held up by Tuberville, and that number could leap to 650 by the end of the year if the issue isn’t corrected.
Further guidance to the force will follow.” But he quickly added, “to make sure that there is no confusion - all orders, directives and guidance, which were in effect this morning remain in effect, unless I direct otherwise. That is my title, and one that I’m proud of,” said Smith, using the shorthand for his assistant commandant role. “If you’re saying, ‘what am I supposed to call you?’ ACMC. Smith hit the thorny issue head on during his remarks at the ceremony Monday - saying he wanted to get one thing out fast. And they’re crucial for our military readiness.” “Stable and orderly leadership transitions are also vital to maintaining our unmatched network of allies and partners.
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“Smooth and timely transitions of confirmed leadership are central to the defense of the United States and to the full strength of the most powerful fighting force in history,” said Austin. It also affects their families, who usually relocate over the summer to their new military communities so school-age children can settle in before fall. The hold, however, is also impacting scores of one, two and three-star officers who are assigned to new commands but can’t move on. CQ Brown, the current chief of the Air Force, has been nominated to replace Milley, and is scheduled to go before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his hearing on Tuesday. Mark Milley, leaves his job at the end of September.
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