If only 50% of the facts given in that interview are true, there has to be a big change to the top level of the CAF. Flag Officers have to step up and do the right thing. Fully vetted investigation and maybe with help from an outside service, and not the RCMP as they are not far enough removed from Ottawa and the people involved. OPP or a large city police force from outside the chain of command. Other NATO forces charge officers and NCOs after retirement and use full power of their laws, orders, rules to get justice. But this is more than getting Justice this making sure everyone knows this sort of behaviour and actions are wrong and no more looking the other way. The MND, should forget he was a LCOL and be a Minister and call this action what it is and be demanding hats off standing in front of his desk with letters of punishment, resignations and charge parades, court martials. Jr Ranks would be charged, the top levels should face the same punishments. I am sure this falls in with the catch all 129 Conduct unbecoming...........
This almost sounds like a militia unit from the 80s and 90s and how officers and jr ranks dated and then worked together but this Top position issuing a set of orders and using the not with standing clause. No one can bust me, or address my failure because I am the boss. The CDS needs a strong RSM, and a strong 2IC who will tell him when he or she makes a mistake and how to correct it. He failed his position and failed his leadership.
To me this just proves no one has respect for themselves or those who serve below them if they allow this continue.
