<p>Because that’s not how it works: in the military or in the civilan world. Or in the Academy world. Or anywhere. </p>
<p>Politics, friends, mentors, associations [oh, he’s a fraternity (Academy) brother of mine), kissing ass, and any number of factors “other” than competence, capability, education, training, and proficiency go into being selected for senior management positions.</p>
<p>It’s not a static, numerical, objective world. That’s just the way it is.</p>