Al R,
It is indeed divisive to hear senior officers sniping during CCS in front of the troops. It's just a day after all, shut up, get on with it, and be part of the team.
But why it is voluntary for wg cdrs and above ..............?
And as for fitness, where are all the other jobs outside that promote fitness, sport and adventurous training as part of the lifestyle (accepted that current ops prevent many from doing as much as they'd like)? Isn't this what motivates some for staying in uniform despite the chip, chip, chipping