The O-6 manager of a multibillion-dollar tactical radio system was fired Tuesday, Naval Air Systems Command said.

Capt. Drew Williams, program manager for the Multi-Functional Information Distribution System, was canned in the midst of an investigation concerning his ability to lead, the release said.

Rear Adm. Donald Gaddis, program executive officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs, removed Williams.

"The relief stems from an ongoing investigation," NAVAIR said in the Tuesday release. "Gaddis determined Capt. Williams' ability to lead had been impaired, which is a detriment to the command mission."

A NAVAIR spokesman declined to provide further details of Williams' removal or specify whether his alleged shortcoming had been personal or professional in nature.

The MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System provides wireless, jam-resistant information transmission in aircraft, ships and ground units in both the U.S. military and abroad.

Williams, as the program manager in the major PMA/PMW-101 acquisition program, wore a command ashore pin, NAVAIR spokesman Rob Koon confirmed. He has been reassigned to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command headquarters.

Kurt Reese, MIDS deputy program manager, will take control of the program until a replacement is named, the release said.

Meghann Myers is the Pentagon bureau chief at Military Times. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members.

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