Having read the whole thread before posting (as many others clearly haven't) I will say again in an attempt to remove an irrelevance .....
Akers the FO WAS NOT AN EX-MILITARY PILOT!!
Ex-Military - yes. He was a Supply Officer (aka storeman/logistician/blanket stacker) He was a Pilot - yes. He "self-improved" and hours built as an Assistant Instructor AFTER LEAVING THE MILITARY.
So whilst all these views on military trained pilots in airlines are fascinating (sic) and show that "chips with everything" (on shoulders) are not confined to the military - these views HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RELEVANCE TO THIS INCIDENT OR THREAD.
Akers WAS NOT MILITARY TRAINED!! Now do you get it.
Yes - I know I'm shouting - for the benefit of the hard of thinking ......