Originally Posted by
dragon
There are some who spend 15 months in each job and there is a move in the bureau to get rid of the XO fleet up and make it more like the Corps who use a senior O-4 as the XO. The goal is to make more room for joint and IA/GSA.
Too bad, I would say it is a real strength to the way we do business. Gives the #2 a chance to warm up and know everyone before taking the pointy end.