and the evidence is overwhelming that it does not.
George, I note that you make an unsupported assertion. What you say may be true, or not true, but you simply saying it doesn't make it true. While Manning is a data point against, the service member whose commentary got this thread started looks to be a point for. If you are going to complain about bloviating nonsense, I suggest you not engage in the same.
Meet the standards, be a good troop, I'll bet the notional five pound note that the chain of command will have your back.