[Future Snake Eater]

He would need more than officers who would order their men to fire on citizens. He would need soldiers willing to carry out those orders.

Exactly. That's why this is a fool's errand. Not even the Soviets could get such a setup going.

[Jonty30]

It could be done, It may take thirty years of promoting willing people, but it would be possible to create a military culture that no longer feels accountable to the people.