I know you're not being unduly critical, and I appreciate the spirit in which you made that remark. I think there's definitely a pride of profession and a pride of service throughout the organization. But there's also a very strong focus on liability--the inherent risks with this type of training and operation--which they're taking very seriously.
If something were to go sideways--we hope it never does, but if it does--they would be the ones, especially management and those doing the training, who would be held responsible. I think being very parochial, in a proper way, about their own service is more how I would characterize it.
There's also no question that some in the senior ranks have indicated some reticence about this in the past.