For reference, a USMC Battalion Commander, a Lt. Colonel, and at around 40, is not a trivial position or accomplishment. This Marine is sharp as a tack and fosters the values of the USMC in everyone he associates with. In terms of competence and accountability, they are a force of nature, more than a job or profession.
At a certain point in a military career, Raytheon and friends take an avid interest in corrupting guys like this. I believe that point is at full-bird Colonel, right before they get selected for a command that will get them that first star on their chest
It is very common for great officers to not progress beyond Lt Colonel. Typically, CSMs and Lt Colonels are the the most unrelenting and consquential leaders of patriots in the United States. Its the actual apex of military service before it becomes elitist muddy and political. If the Lt. Colonels are calling shit out, the military is not happy.
For reference, a USMC Battalion Commander, a Lt. Colonel, and at around 40, is not a trivial position or accomplishment. This Marine is sharp as a tack and fosters the values of the USMC in everyone he associates with. In terms of competence and accountability, they are a force of nature, more than a job or profession.
At a certain point in a military career, Raytheon and friends take an avid interest in corrupting guys like this. I believe that point is at full-bird Colonel, right before they get selected for a command that will get them that first star on their chest
It is very common for great officers to not progress beyond Lt Colonel. Typically, CSMs and Lt Colonels are the the most unrelenting and consquential leaders of patriots in the United States. Its the actual apex of military service before it becomes elitist muddy and political. If the Lt. Colonels are calling shit out, the military is not happy.