Hi Chuggers,
I hope all is well?
Indeed. I don't think for one minute he meant what he said to come across as it did and that he was kicking himself afterwards. Its more symptomatic of a bloke under pressure, and he does have this trait of being a bit arrogant and sniffy when his decisions are being questioned (as they increasingly are).
PN,
Schwarzkopf's methodology was interesting and protracted in that didn't he wear two hats in GW1.. overall CINC and also land boss, and didn't he also have to report to at least two bosses? Sometimes a bit difficult to know which hat to wear..