<p>USNA69 Thank you for the explanation. I did not understand why a seemingly innocent statement provoked such a vocal response. After reading your last post it now makes sense.</p>
<p>As a former graduate and officer you have a very different perspective than I as a parent of a current mid. As a parent the only viewpoint I have is what is the here and now. I do not know what life was like 3 years ago or 30 years ago and how it contrasts to what is going on today. My mid and I rarely discuss events inside her company other than in generic terms. My role is mainly to be there to listen when the calls come with good days and bad days. The bad days get better because our mid uses us to vent on events and issues where it would not be acceptable to do so to anyone on the yard. </p>
<p>I completely agree with you, that I will never understand the nuances of military leadership. However, like the civilian world the final judgment of the success of the program is what is the quality of the final product as it leaves the building. In our case what is the perception of USNA graduates as they enter the Fleet? Is it better or worse than 5 years ago, 30 years ago?</p>