I can only speak from my Marine Corps. Granted times has changed since my separation, no snco, nco, is going to lay back in the cut, because muh orders.
The Marines is run by salty Lance corporals, coporals, and sergeants. Only need a few staff and gunny's to draw ammo and chow.
1st lt's will stand with their men, in MOST situations.
I’d like to agree with you but you’re wrong, most senior NCOs will be just like cops; worried about a pension and not do anything to endanger that.
I can only speak from my Marine Corps. Granted times has changed since my separation, no snco, nco, is going to lay back in the cut, because muh orders.
The Marines is run by salty Lance corporals, coporals, and sergeants. Only need a few staff and gunny's to draw ammo and chow.
1st lt's will stand with their men, in MOST situations.