The Navy’s acting acquisition chief relieved Rear Adm. Kevin Smith “due to a loss of confidence based on a complaint substantiated by an Office of the Naval Inspector General investigation,” according to the service.
史密斯领导南加州大学项目执行办公室（PEO USC）近两年。他此前曾担任“星座”级护卫舰项目的项目经理。
除了“星座”级项目外，南加州大学还负责监管濒海战斗舰的两种型号以及海军的无人水面和水下舰艇舰队。
