[ClearCase_guy]

When I worked in a university setting ... in Cambridge, MA ... I observed that many extremely bright young people arrived on campus as Freshmen. They were noticeably less bright by the time of graduation. Of course, some stayed on and pursued their Master's degree -- they were easy to spot because they knew almost nothing and were confused by simple questions. And obviously you had students in Doctoral programs -- they couldn't work the copy machine.

Based on my knowledge of the Armed Forces, I would say it works the same way.

[rbg81]

Yeah, no doubt about that. So lets put the 2nd Lieutentants in charge. What could go wrong? [/s]

Seriously, though, its pretty cold blooded to imply that someone should be kicked out as a Major, after paying their dues as a Captain—doing the jobs that supposedly need doing.

[warchild9]

I can see you seethe with envy at all those kids with letters after their names and career possibilities.

Or are you just afraid of that book learnin’?

[Dapper 26]

I would then say that you have absolutely no knowledge of the military, zero, nada.