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2016-09-23 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Investigation reveals CENTCOM general delayed intel on ISIS fight meant for the POTUS

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-09-23 12:19|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
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#1 Guardian US dated 11 September 2015.
"James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, is said to talk nearly every day with the head of US Central Command’s intelligence wing, Army Major General Steven Grove – “which is highly, highly unusual”, according to a former intelligence official.
Grove is said to be implicated in a Pentagon inquiry into manipulated war intelligence.
In communications, Clapper, who is far more senior than Grove, is said to tell Grove how the war looks from his vantage point, and question Grove about Central Command’s assessments. Such a situation could place inherent pressure on a subordinate, sources said."
Colonel Grove promoted to Brigadier May 2011; promoted to Major General June 2014.

Posted by Shick de Medici6262 2016-09-23 13:27|| 2016-09-23 13:27|| Front Page Top

Colonel Grove promoted to Brigadier May 2011; promoted to Major General June 2014.

Appears the daily chats with the DNI had the desired effect.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-09-23 13:49|| 2016-09-23 13:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Used to be that senior officers were war-fighters. Now many are just place keepers more considerate of their next pay grade than national security. The next guy will handle it, right?

Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-09-23 14:02|| 2016-09-23 14:02|| Front Page Top

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