Royal N. Moore Jr. | |
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| Born | April 15, 1935 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | 
United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1956–1992 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Battles/wars |
Vietnam War Persian Gulf War |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross |
Royal Norman Moore Jr. (born April 15, 1935) is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps. [1] He was Commander of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific from August 1991 to April 1, 1992. In 1992 after it was discovered that he had previously falsified a NATOPS EA-6B proficiency test by having a junior Officer complete the test for him, and submit it as his own results. He resigned his command after the discovery, which led to a censure by Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, and his retirement. [2] [3] [4] From 1989 to 1991, he also commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during the Persian Gulf War, a war in which he was described as "the nation's top Marine aviator". [5]
References
- ^ U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: Anthology and Annotated Bibliography. 1992. ISBN 9780160380716.
- ^ "The Pentagon and the Case of the Coddled Cheater". 17 April 1992.
- ^ "General Quits over Falsified Flight Test". Los Angeles Times. 5 April 1992.
- ^ "General Who Falsified Test to Resign from Marine Corps : Military: Lt. Gen. Royal N. Moore Jr. Passed off junior officer's exam work as his own when he was in command of el Toro-based 3rd Aircraft Wing". Los Angeles Times. 5 April 1992.
- ^ http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/REGULARS/Moore-%20Royal%20N.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
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Royal N. Moore Jr. | |
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| Born | April 15, 1935 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1956–1992 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Battles/wars |
Vietnam War Persian Gulf War |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross |
Royal Norman Moore Jr. (born April 15, 1935) is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps. [1] He was Commander of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific from August 1991 to April 1, 1992. In 1992 after it was discovered that he had previously falsified a NATOPS EA-6B proficiency test by having a junior Officer complete the test for him, and submit it as his own results. He resigned his command after the discovery, which led to a censure by Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, and his retirement. [2] [3] [4] From 1989 to 1991, he also commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during the Persian Gulf War, a war in which he was described as "the nation's top Marine aviator". [5]
References
- ^ U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: Anthology and Annotated Bibliography. 1992. ISBN 9780160380716.
- ^ "The Pentagon and the Case of the Coddled Cheater". 17 April 1992.
- ^ "General Quits over Falsified Flight Test". Los Angeles Times. 5 April 1992.
- ^ "General Who Falsified Test to Resign from Marine Corps : Military: Lt. Gen. Royal N. Moore Jr. Passed off junior officer's exam work as his own when he was in command of el Toro-based 3rd Aircraft Wing". Los Angeles Times. 5 April 1992.
- ^ http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/REGULARS/Moore-%20Royal%20N.pdf [ bare URL PDF]
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