Speaking as a MAJCOM HHQ A3V type... I don’t think you can fight a commander directed downgrade unless the downgrade is false. If you exceeded V2 standards in some way you have no grounds. However if the decision is not final and there are extenuating circumstances perhaps you can convince your cc that all evaluators have discretion and that Vol2 standards assume perfect plane, predictable weather etc, maybe you can get him to see your side. If the allegation is false IG complaint all the way. Maybe we need a process in the Vol2 where there is delayed action to ensure the accused is given proper due process. Much like a CC has to hear the accused side of an article 15 before ultimately deciding. I know NJP and Q-3s are not currently the same... maybe they should be. As a person who has given a cc directed Q3 I will say my decision was not final until I talked to the entire crew and thought about it for 24 hours. I did not presume anything until I spoke with everyone. If others aren’t afforded the same then we should ensure that they are... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk