Sounds good Sir. I was planning on being there on the day of the NJP to assist with any last minute details. If my presence is not necessary, please let me know.
Christian P. Hur
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From: Pietro Scarselli [mailto:scarselli13@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 11:10
To: haythem faraj; Hur Capt Christian P
Cc: farajh@gmail.com
Subject: Scarselli statement - beginning
Gentlemen, below are the extenuating details I have drafted up for each charge/spec...which I intend to submit to the CA in statement form along with whatever else is appropriate. please review and comment. I will also provide same to the GOs and Colonels writing me LORs.
please also advise as to what else I should be provide to the CG ...any other witnesses who should write something for me or be avail for telephone, etc.
I think I should have a binder with all NLT than Wed for his review...how say you? Thanks for all. S/F! R/Pietro
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Article 90 - the IG told my boss, Col Green, that I was debriefing Marines after he would interview them. I was not doing that, but Col Green gave me an order to not do so (if I was to stop and if I wasn't to ensure i still do not). A few days later, while I was traveling to St Louis, MO on leave, I was in contact with my OpsO, GySgt Buchanan, during a layover...discussing a Scrapper call, which was ongoing at the time. I noted in the conversation that he was seemingly not on point...so I asked him if he was ok. I then recalled that he had had his 2nd interview with the IG that day...and i asked him "how'd it go" ? "are you ok"?. I did not feel that was debriefing.
Article 92
Spec1 - over the course of the time while i was the PM, from time to time allegations of adultery would surface against Marines under my charge. When that would happen I would direct that the Provost sergeant look into the matter. If the allegations were substantial and substantiated, we would fwd the matter to the Bn for their action. If the matter was unsubstantiated we would inform the company 1stSgt but no action would be taken. In one case the allegation was against one of our civilian officers...in that matter we consulted with our HR Rep, Jess Cook, who informed us that the civilians do not fall under the same regulations WRT adultery. Nonetheless we interviewed the claimant and found there was no substantiating evidence. In the 3 cases listed in the charge, i personally did not inform the BnCO nor did I ensure the company 1stSgt was informed; i took that for granted. I felt it unnecessary to inform the BnCO since there was no substantiation.
Spec2 - i became the PM in mar 2007. That year HqBn Marines were exempt from rifle qual, except FAPers. In 2008, that exemption went away. Since the RR slots were limited and we had 150 plus marines, we improvised and set up to use the RR up at Barstow. We worked all the details through the BN. One marine, during the Ig investigation alleged she never shot the rifle while up at Barstow, but still received a score. true or not, i do not know, however if that did happen...then I am responsible. There were over 6 evolutions during the course of the year and into 2009. The SNCOIC at the time assured me all Marines shot the weapon.
Spec3 - at times, SNCOs under my charge chose to have Marines in their sections who had committed minor orders violations, come in on their day off to field day around PMO rather than issue a page 11 and such. Although I was not aware of every time that happened, I did not see it as improper punishment as that work had to be done regardless; normally by Marines coming off shift. Further, this saved Marines from bad paper and fostered a climate of fairness and that the leadership was not looking to hammer otherwise good Marines.
Spec4 - on training days I allowed unit functions where BBQs were conducted. Beer soda and water were present and it was expected that underage Marines would not drink the beer. I did not personally guard the beer nor card the Marines. On one occasion an underage Marine drank. I did not know that that had happened, as I would have prevented it had I known. The events were an effort to bring the civilian and Marines closer together in a safe environment for all. There were never any drunk driving incidents or other type incidents.
Article 133 - the prosecution drafted this charge to encompass the 3 other charges as a generalization of conduct unbecoming.
Article 134 - my only Master gunny, separated from his wife and needed an apt large enough for himself and his 18yo son...but could not handle the rent along with his two mortgages (house in Murrietta and house in 29). So, he asked me if I would mind moving in so the rent would be affordable. We discussed the matter and since he was the only Master Gunny working for me and was my senior enlisted (if in a combat zone he would be hooched with me) and the fact that we were both expecting PCS orders within 8 months, I decided to help him out and move in.
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