The RNLAF's equivalent organisation (the closest any other nation has to the MAA) has a serving 1 Star DG but the difference is that the incumbent must be on his last tour of duty so that he is not worried about his promotion prospects.
But what about his chances of getting a good job thereafter in civvy strasse? Comply and be recommended as a good egg by other serving/recent VSOs or fight his corner and be tarred with the "bolshie" brush?