Tin ribs
I think you're being a tad unfair here. A defence correspondent would or should know the basic rank structure of the military but not necessarily a journalist who covers a general interest story. However, I agree that whenever I read about a subject that I do have some knowledge of it often appears that the journalists haven't always done their homework.
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BBK
Ps don't take this the wrong way but have you proof read your own post?
Last edited by BBK; 6th Nov 2012 at 13:18.