The Navy fired the commanding officer of the submarine USS Ohio on Wednesday for a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

The Navy did not provide a specific reason for removing Capt. Kurt Balagna from his command, as it’s not required to do so under federal privacy law. Military officials often cite “loss of confidence” when a commanding officer is removed.

However, USNI News reported that Balagna was fired for conduct, not performance.

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