A moron doesn't get to where he is, so the more plausible explanation is that he's trying to gaslight us. 

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 You'll be surprised. These institutions are so disfunctional, I don't overestimate people anymore.  

 It's a common saying in some circles that it is easier to promote an idiot out of your office than it is to terminate them for incompetence.  

 You just describe a significant portion of promotions in the military. 🤣