Whenurhappy
Many thanks for your excellent reply to my post. I have to admit I agree with everything you have written. As an ex, “so called old wise SNCO”, I did understand the politics involved and how one had to conduct themselves in front of visiting VIPs, especially politicians.
But it still used to annoy me...........
By the way I also knew and still know many, many senior officers that I have total respect for. They were/are true leaders and inspirers of all who worked for them. Some of them are in very senior positions now and I know they don’t “suck up”. But, they also get slagged off by some of the faceless people here on this forum.....and that does annoy me.
Kind regards