However in this instance we are talking about a high profile public display, widely admired and extensively promoted.
Most "internal matters" do not relate to an activity with its own website, Facebook page and PPRuNe account! Nor are servicemen normally encouraged to write in detail on public forums about their day to day activity or the training and planning behind it.
It is becoming all too common for people and organisations in the public eye to feel that they have an absolute right to free publicity when it suits and complete privacy when it doesn't.
If you choose to strut your stuff in public then you cannot complain if the public also take an interest in unfortunate aspects you would rather keep private. This is even more true when the activity is funded entirely by the public purse.
I agree. But if you have to, give the public concise facts, based on reflection and deliberation - not amateurish, cack handed and gratuitous speculation. I wonder if Tom has redressed someone for the needless damage potentially done to his reputation by this unknown 'pen is mightier than the sword' wretch.