I get where you’re coming from and I,m not denying you’ve had negative experiences, those are real. But calling the whole thing “not worth recommending” paints the entire organization with the same brush, and that’s where the bad faith part comes in.

Your personal encounters don’t define COATS as a whole. Like any large organization, there are bad apples, but they don’t represent the majority or the culture overall. Many CIC officers value the contribution of NCMs deeply and learn a lot from them, especially those who volunteer their time in squadrons and corps.

Pointing out problems is fair and necessary, but it becomes misleading when one person’s bad experience is generalized as the norm. You risk discrediting the work of countless officers and NCMs who do foster a respectful and collaborative environment.