I thought you were describing GEN Jack Galvin! but then I remembered (as if I ever forgot) that GEN Petraeus was mentored by Galvin!

Of all the CINCs I saw in SOUTHCOM, Jack Galvin was the most successful. That was because he practiced the art of the possible as well as it could be done. Seems that Dave Petraeus learned well at the feet of a master - and may well (I hope) have surpassed him.

Cheers

JohnT