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It’s an interesting question. The best boss I ever had, had never served in the ranks. Yet, the worst bosses (plural intended), I ever had, were commissioned from the ranks or ex soldiers whom went through the School of Cool/Fool.
Personally, I believe it’s an attitude thing, rather than a “rank” thing.
As an ex-ranker, I'm not in the least surprised. And in answer to the thread question, definitely no! It wouldn't achieve anything worthwhile, it might disrupt the training and required experience of any officer put in this position. A few questions, would the junior ranks and NCOs be made aware? how long would it be for, and in what capacity? Further, is the aim to waste all potential officer's time by making them waste time as junior ranks, first and foremost, as a prerequisite? It sounds like the kind of progressive nonsense which is inflicted on a system which ain't broke. Usually for political reasons rather than a sincere attempt to seek improvement all around.
FB
PS: I hope I haven't simply paraphrased any earlier comments.
