Now Whoa!
She said she did not know but all those above her did know?
I would assume things have not changed since I was in the Army but that would be an iron clad cinch for getting your hind end handed to you!
I also remember that the commander was responsible even if they did not actually know of something. That was called Command Responsiblity. You owned the show...good or bad whether it was your action or in-action that caused the situtation.