[Poohbah]

I take a slightly different tack on this: I hold very senior officers to a much higher standard of conduct than their subordinates.

"To whom much has been given, much will be expected."

Or, as a former commanding officer of mine put it:

"Second Lieutenants are allowed to be stupid, as long as they don't abuse the privilege."

[horatio]

Different tack, but still the same result, I presume.

Welcome! ;)