Since then, he CDS has faced criticism from some serving service personnel for not being more openly critical of Government defence policy, and some officers have compared him unfavourably with Sir Richard Dannatt, the Chief of the General Staff, who has said the ongoing operations could "break" the Army.
Earlier this month it was confirmed that Sir Richard will not be promoted to replace Sir Jock as CDS and the air chief marshal will be asked to stay on in post for another year.
Thats a great message to send out. If you openly speak the truth and the Government dont like it then say good bye to getting promoted like Sir Dannat has done. I think that sux but good on Sir Jock for having balls and telling what needs to be said. Its about time, I guess Sir Jock dont give a **** im sure hes fed up doing this now and is banging his head against a wall, he can say what he wants and retire anytime.