I didn't mean that grunts couldn't understand/figure out what is really happening. What I meant was that they only see a small portion of the overall operation of the military (excluding the many non-coms who actually run the military), and specifically I was referring to medicinal's short 3 yr stint as too little for him to have a chance to see the other side.

My Dad is a retired Army National Guard Sergeant Major, my Uncle was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, and I worked my way through college in the Army Guard as a forward observer (13F/13E, made Spec 4 just before getting out). I have nothing but respect for our enlisted folks, and owe all my successes as an officer to them.

Peace.


p.s. I saw your CFMB, kudo's to another medic (got mine in '96).