Declassing to the rank and file the truth would fix a lot of this.  Then remove all brass across the board, promote new brass from within.    At this point you almost have to assume all brass is compromised.  These days, few if any rise into those ranks without political ass kissing and blowjobs. And here I was thinking that the military was the least compromised government institution of them all. On the other hand, it might not matter because by law, they can't circumvent chain of command anyhow.  Although that doesn't mean they'll necessarily do their job when it comes down to it. Not sure what to think. Give more details on what you're hearing if you don't mind.