"One thing I would point out about the man.
I do respect the fact that he's made sure he is personally involved in approving every kill decision r/e drone strikes."
I'm not so sure on that.
To me it says here is someone who can't delegate and wants to be talking
directly to the pilot of the bomber on it's way to XYZ.
And why have Sec of Def, CJCS etc if you can't set a set of parameters
and which they then follow ?
It's a bit like briefing him on say the OBL raid of the insertion options
and then asking him which one he wants. WTF would he know.
Tell him what options have been looked at and then which one you
chose and why then all he needs to do is give the go ahead.
if you were briefing a military commander, different kettle of fish
as he would likely be able to call on 20+ years of experience.