It's nothing new of course, ever since I remember first reading these lists, X years ago, people have been complaining that Nobby from the MT got nothing, whereas that useless Officer in HQ got an MBE. I suspect that those who object so vociferously to Officers getting awards are all closet republicans anyway
Well...as I recall, being the Nobby in question, I made more effective decisions every day than the totally useless commissioned moron in charge. who, in over two years, never deigned to meet me, but did get a BEM I believe. Not being a closet republican, and one who has his commission parchment framed and on full display in my hall, I can't say I felt anything other than complete indifference to his award. He could clearly bend a lot lower than I could!