WASHINGTON – The commanding officer of Submarine Training Facility San Diego was fired following a Navy investigation, the Naval Education and Training Command said Friday in a statement.

Cmdr. Jared Severson, who is from Colorado, lost his position Thursday “due to a loss of confidence” in his leadership ability based on the findings of a command investigation, according to the statement.  The Navy declined to detail the investigation’s focus or its findings.

“Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, it would be inappropriate to provide further information at this time,” said Cmdr. Brian Wierzbicki, NETC spokesman.

Capt. Steve Antcliff, commander of the service’s Submarine Learning Center, made the decision to remove Severson, who had led the training facility command since June, according to the Navy.

The submarine training facility at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego provides basic training for officers and enlisted sailors to attain necessary qualifications and certifications, according to its website.

Lt. Cmdr. Chris Lindahl, who is from North Carolina, has taken command in Severson’s place. He had been serving previously as the training facility’s executive officer.