The commanding officer of the fast-attack submarine Scranton was fired Wednesday, after eight months on the job, for reasons the Navy has not disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a brief statement Friday, the Navy said Cmdr. Seth Rumler was relieved \u201cdue to loss of confidence in his ability to command.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asked in an email whether Rumler was relieved following a Navy investigation or other probe, Submarine Force Pacific spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. Amelia Umayam did not answer the question and instead rephrased the initial statement announcing Rumler\u2019s relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTriad leaders are entrusted with responsibilities essential to their Sailors and their units,\u201d Umayam wrote in response to Navy Times\u2019 questions. \u201cThey are expected to maintain the Navy\u2019s highest standards for performance and provide superb leadership to the crew.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rumler\u2019s name has been removed from the 32-year-old sub\u2019s command website, but a SUBPAC tweet indicates he took command of the boat in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cmdr. Michael McGuire, deputy commodore for Submarine Squadron 15, has assumed command of the boat as interim CO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n