Having been in the military and as a rated pilot I have found that many things we think as well work out isn't any better than what we are doing right now, Alot of those pilots are dead today and the rules didn't help one bit.
My opinion doesn't negate the need for rules and you are not unreasonable in what you say.
please suffice it to say many of our leaders haven't a clue as to what maybe best overall and your comments with suggestions should help that thought process.
I rest my case at this point with this ... Rules won't get the job done! only our individual respect and morality will.
DONNY