Ah yes, another military retiree that can't seem to let go of their previous life - they're a dime a dozen. In a way it's sad because people like that literally live in the past, superimposing a previous existence onto the present. I'm retired Air Force (did my 20 years), but now I'm civilian. That was then this is now, simple as that. But it's the one's who become institutionalized that can not make the reversion back to civilian status.

Of course, the manner in which 'Mr. Major' chose to approach the situtation was heavy-handed. An axiom in the military is "praise in public, punish in private", so obviously the scolding was executed solely for self-stroking. Trust me, Scotcop - correcting the incident by coordinating cooly, and without passion, with the approving supervisor will be revenge enough on the 'Major'. (Ex)Military bullies CAN'T STAND IT when they are unable to arouse aggression from their target.

Or, if you REALLY want to get his goat, simply tell him "you're dismissed" after a discussion. Then, watch him swallow his tongue trying to respond fast enough!