Originally Posted by
SASless
.and the fallacy that an Air Force C-141 pilot (having made General) knows something about commanding Army Infantry, Rangers, and Navy/Army/Air Force/SAS Spec Ops personnel engaged in close combat.. . .
...due to a complete meddling in someone else's business.
despite the best efforts of the commanders on scene to prevail over the command structure, ROE's, and decisions that placed the troops in the field in great jeapordy and ultimately cost lives.
I would venture to suggest it was not a fallacy but a charlie uniform. A 4-star general should be able to lead and use his experts subordinates. He should then represent their expert views to his Command Authority. It would appear the wrong man was selected.