Two Marine Generals Abused Their Authority

Two Marine generals found to have abused their authority
Marine Corps Times
By Hope Hodge Seck, Staff writer
August 10, 2015

A newly released set of reports from the Marine Corps' independent oversight authority has found that two Marine generals acted beyond the bounds of their authority in separate incidents involving Marines under their command. The investigations, published last year and released to Marine Corps Times through a Freedom of Information Act request, serve to illustrate the challenges that come with rank and the most common pitfalls for senior commanders.

The Marine Corps Inspector General reports highlight complaints against Brig. Gen. James O'Meara and Maj. Gen. Steven Busby.

O'Meara, then deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, was found to have detailed multiple Marines to serve as his aides-de-camp when his rank and position did not merit an aide. Busby, then the commander of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in California, improperly recruited Marines to assist for an evening with a command holiday party held at his home, the report into his actions found.

Neither O'Meara nor Busby responded to a request for comment about the incidents. Both have since moved on to new posts: O'Meara now serves as director of the Strategy and Plans Division for Marine Corps Plans, Policies and Operations at the Pentagon and Busby is director of strategy, plans and policy for U.S. Central Command. Marine officials declined to discuss any administrative actions that may have been taken against the generals as a result of the reports, citing standard policy regarding public releases.
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