<p>This whole situation has turned into a scape goat situation. Too many people trying to cover their A$$ and blame it on someone else. First of all, I don’t even see what the problem is. Even if the plane crashed, it’s not like the weapon could detonate or anything. But other than that, it should be the responsibility of the HIGHEST ranking person who knew what was going on. No one else. That is why we get paid the big bucks. Take all the people who knew ahead of time that it was going to transport from Minot to Barksdale. The highest ranking person is the one responsible. End of discussion. They shouldn’t be going head hunting for 5,7,10, etc… people. </p>
<p>Military works off of the concept of the chain of command. Soldiers/sailors/airmen/etc… are authorized to disobey an order based on moral reasons. This was strictly an administrative decision. Whoever authorized it is responsible. NO ONE ELSE. Only because of politics and covering their a$$ are they making it political. I’m sure it’s some 2-3 star general in D.C. trying to cover his a$$.</p>