Not least because I've seen too many demonstrate they can do analysis -- and embarrass a senior soul or two in the process. You didn't even mention that if you don't start 'em out properly, they will not perform well later when they will be expected by everyone to think and do a decent job.
If we do not break this "Joe isn't paid to think..." mentality then Joe will continue to try to avoid thinking to the maximum possible extent; most currently see it as part of their job description.
OTOH, if you demand that Joe think, he will -- and we'll ALL be better off and perhaps Officers and NCOs can start spending less than 90% of their time on 10% of their people -- while ignoring the others to raise themselves. That 'lowly enlisted swine' attitude possessed by a few has done the US Army no favors...
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