1.   The incompetent or misguided general had been dismissed.

2.   By axed leaders, I have in mind at least three companies who dismissed their generals within the same week earlier this month.

3.   He had just dismissed the general, his longtime personal friend and bodyguard, amid rumors of corruption and intrigue.

4.   In April, Pastrana dismissed two generals with reported paramilitary connections.

5.   Pastrana has also dismissed five generals believed to have committed abuses, American officials said.

6.   Pastrana has repeatedly pledged action to cut any ties between armed forces members and the AUC and has dismissed several generals with suspected AUC ties.

7.   Defense Minister Pavel Grachev this week reportedly dismissed five generals and assumed direct control of Chechen operations, although military officials denied the reports.

8.   Defense Minister Pavel Grachev this week reportedly dismissed five generals and assumed direct control of Chechen operations, although military officials deny the reports.

9.   He has also dismissed several generals with suspected AUC ties.