Commander of Australia's most lethal warship stood down over drunken episode

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Commander of Australia's most lethal warship stood down over drunken episode
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Commander Kingsley Scarce has been relieved of his command of HMAS Brisbane after allegations of a drunken episode that caused international embarrassment. A formal complaint has been made against Scarce from within the Australian Defence Force.

The commander of Australia ’s most lethal warship has been stood down after allegations of a drunken episode that caused the navy international embarrassment. Commander Kingsley Scarce was relieved of his command of HMAS Brisbane in mid-September when the $3 billion guided missile destroyer was docked at Cairns. A formal complaint had been made against Scarce from within the Australia n Defence Force.

The allegations were considered of such a serious nature that he was immediately stood down and replaced by an interim commanding officer. Defence is still investigating the complaint, and while Nine News has been told a court martial is not expected if the allegations are found to be true, the matter could lead to career-ending administrative sanction. Scarce, the son of former South Australian governor Kevin Scarce, was accused of excessive alcohol use at sea and causing embarrassment to Australia at an international event involving US counterparts

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