Tunes of Glory is one of my (bittersweet) favorite movies, and was so even before I became kilted.
Because I lived a toned-down (unarmed service – Civil Service) but similar situation.
I was Acting CO for 14 months, successfully by all accounts and measures.
I was then passed over for permanent promotion.
I reverted to XO.
The new CO and I had professional differences.
“Mess” loyalties divided. “To some of us you will always be the Colonel”.
The situation concluded when I requested and was granted transfer to another unit.
I’m retired now, but the memory still bothers me.
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