He [the poster} did ask. The sincerity of his inquiry is open to question. Their [his mates] responses probably had as much weigh on the decision the authorities made as our votes made in the 2014 midterms. To wit: none.
The military needs a medal for cannon fodder. Awarded to soldiers sacrificed to further the agenda if their CIC and direct supervisor/superiors.
A big brass one with an engraving of a man shot into a brick wall via Howitzer. And it should be presented by the officers in question in front of a TV camera and a collection of the Fodder’s family and friends.