Robert Townsend wrote a book called “Up the Organization”. After Mr. Townsend became the CEO of Avis Rentals, they experienced their first year of black ink. One of his dictums is that every organization needs a person, whose job is eternally safe from he chopping block, and whose only task is to yell “B.S. !” whenever necessary. The Nav…
Robert Townsend wrote a book called “Up the Organization”. After Mr. Townsend became the CEO of Avis Rentals, they experienced their first year of black ink. One of his dictums is that every organization needs a person, whose job is eternally safe from he chopping block, and whose only task is to yell “B.S. !” whenever necessary. The Navy, and DoD as a whole, need such a billet and person as it is the only way to shine a light on idiotic non-think.
Isn't this why we have E-9s? MCPON's main function should be this. Certainly my OSCM (ret) dad saw his role as being the guy to call the Admirals on their BS while the various Captains jockeying for their own flag sat quietly.
Robert Townsend wrote a book called “Up the Organization”. After Mr. Townsend became the CEO of Avis Rentals, they experienced their first year of black ink. One of his dictums is that every organization needs a person, whose job is eternally safe from he chopping block, and whose only task is to yell “B.S. !” whenever necessary. The Navy, and DoD as a whole, need such a billet and person as it is the only way to shine a light on idiotic non-think.
Isn't this why we have E-9s? MCPON's main function should be this. Certainly my OSCM (ret) dad saw his role as being the guy to call the Admirals on their BS while the various Captains jockeying for their own flag sat quietly.