At another duty station, an open question forum was held with the press and a Congressman in attendance.
The bottom line is that an open question forum is an open question forum.
If a superior wants to avoid the risks of an open question forum, the solution is extremely simple: Don't have one!
.....WOULD IT BE TOO MUCH TO ASK THAT THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION DO SO WITH CIVILITY, RESPECT AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF PROTOCOL AND RULES!
Which...by the way.....is moot, since the 'soldier' had no intention of following protocol or rules, because he knew he was 'setting up' the Chief!
That he did this knowingly and willingly negates your answer, as far as I'm concerned!