The change is minor, and IMO it was a justified change, considering the quantification system for promotion introduced from 2008. Where each entry in a CR counts, partial expunctions would provide the COAS with better powers for redressing grievances and taking corrective action....Original para 137 of Army order
“CR identified as grossly inconsistent or with inflationary/ deflationary/ subjective reporting, after due examination at appropriate level, may be expunged by the COAS. Expunctions approved by the COAS will be irrevocable. No re-initiation or review is permissible.”
Amended para 137 of Army order
“CR identified as grossly inconsistent or with inflationary/ deflationary/ subjective reporting, after due examination at appropriate level, may be either moderated or expunged in part or full by the COAS. Expunctions and moderations approved by the COAS will be irrevocable. No re-initiation or review is permissible.”
As far as doctoring of CRs is concerned, each case will have to be considered on its merits. It could be done before the rule was amended, after the amendment and also now, after the revocation of the amendment.
IE is at it again because they have got a job to do.