‘If, after attempting unsuccessfully to persuade those in power of their needs, the defence chiefs of staff are to remain silent, this would entail a serious breach of one of the cardinal principles of leadership; namely, the integrity of command. Most officers understand that, in any military organisation, the man at the top must remain loyal to the men at the bottom if he is to command their respect; if he cannot do that with a clear conscience, he should resign’.
(The late Rear Admiral Ron Holley RN, CB)