Did you read the interview?
The platoon was a bunch of goldbricking screwups — the LT was sent in to shape them up.
They did not like being shaped up, and IIRC, nine members of his platoon testified against him!
IOW, he got “FRagged.”
I hope the nine platoon members that testified against the LT get their due in spades. Probably some of those wonderful felons Obama let in the Army around 2009. Gang members and all. Part of the Obama plan to take over the military and make them his personal force.
Lts are not the most experienced of officers and when in straighting up mode need a strong back up.
If you were in his position would you not request a senior NCO of your choosing? I am aware of your military back ground.