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Navy Chief · 12-10-2004, 08:53 AM

Hey guys

We ask hard questions of our commanders all the time. They encourage us to ask hard questions. Admirals and Generals come visit they know that we are going to throw hardballs. I asked a 4 star Admiral something one time and he had to research and E-mail the answer to me.

We have an all volunteer force and sometimes a E-3 or E-4 asked the right question and major changes in the way we do business happens.

That guy won't get in trouble or have a short career or any of that. His chain of command will support him. This is one of those things that CBS news picked up on and thought was new. It happens everyday.

12-10-2004, 08:53 AM	#17
Navy Chief Reagan Republican iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 235	Hey guys We ask hard questions of our commanders all the time. They encourage us to ask hard questions. Admirals and Generals come visit they know that we are going to throw hardballs. I asked a 4 star Admiral something one time and he had to research and E-mail the answer to me. We have an all volunteer force and sometimes a E-3 or E-4 asked the right question and major changes in the way we do business happens. That guy won't get in trouble or have a short career or any of that. His chain of command will support him. This is one of those things that CBS news picked up on and thought was new. It happens everyday. Last edited by Navy Chief; 12-10-2004 at 09:23 AM..
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