(I, too, was castigated, for quoting a searingly authentic talk by a staff sergeant, in which he suggested to his men that their commanding officer had been killed because he had been careless.)
Gee I cant imagine why he would be upset about that/sarcasm.The NCO was doing his job trying to keep his troops alive but would probably rather not have the officers family and fellow officers hear about it.
Agreed. Just because it was said does not mean it should be reported.