Not so. I am deeply embedded and see post#28.
If you say so. In the last 2 years, I have talked to friends currently stationed at 5 different military bases about this topic. I'll take their evaluations over yours.
I'm very curious as to the origins of your perspective. Could you be a little more specific?
My brother retired a Westpoint educated O6 with several years at the Pentagon. About as flaming a liberal as you'll find. On the other hand I work with a recently retired O4 who earned his commision up from enlisted, and is very conservative / down to earth.
My O4 friend and I had a conversation just the other day about this, and he believes the vast majority of the rank and file will do exactly as they're ordered regardless of thier political beliefs. If orders from above are coming from officers like my brother, we're in trouble.