Taking this as a straight and unlinked question:
Originally Posted by tartare;10389201If a manifestly incompetent commander is appointed to a unit like this - how does it work in terms of military culture and the on the ground reality of command and control?
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Generally you suck it up, know you will be posted before them or they will be posted within 2_years[/b]
Do the subordinates just grin and bear it - hoping more senior officers will notice?
Yes
Does one of the subordinates go over their commanders head - and have a quiet word with the bosses boss?
Possibly but you need to consider personal politics. The person may have friends in high places Or the subordinate has friends in high places.
Or is there a `work to rule' type scenario - where subordinates more or less tacitly rebel against the commander?
Yes, often occurs with 'old hands - new broom' scenario
Just wondering...
Some bosses have history. Old sweats just keep their heads down. Within a sqn it is essential that there is loyalty and loyalty is a two way street.
Years ago we had a farewell speech by out commander. It began 'never before have I experienced such a bunch of rebellious junior officers . . . '
Said it all really.