Navy fires ROTC CO, XO at University of Oklahoma

Possible misuse of government funds and allegedly not following both Navy and university procedures have cost two ROTC leaders their jobs. led to the Navy firing both the commanding and executive officers of the University of Oklahoma Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. 

Capt. Shawn Lobree and Cmdr. Shannon Corkill, the commanding officer and executive officer, respectively, of the University of Oklahoma's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, were fired relieved by Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, headcommander of the Naval Service Training command Sept. 28, due to the alleged misconduct.  

"A command investigation found the CO and XO not in compliance with Navy program requirements," said Lt. Cmdr. Kate Meadows, spokeswoman for the Navaly Education and Training Command. "In addition, they didn’t follow proper procedures between the University and Navy Policy as well."

Multiple Sources say tell Navy Times the among the alleged misuse of funds related to the renovation of the was that Lobree and Corkill failed to follow proper procedures in allocating funds and going about renovation to the ROTC building and classrooms on campus. The officers are alleged to have not followed strict planning and budget procedures, Any such work stringent planning and budgeting procedures are followed, Navy officials say.     

Capt. Scott Cooledge, previously the commanding officer of the University of South Carolina NROTC program, will assume temporary duties as CO until a permanent replacements can be identified.