The pilot in the article is used as a reference to character in the newest version of the army leadership manual, which every leader, from buck Sgt on up, is required to read. What the article doesn't tell is that the Americal Div G-3, who is the operations officer (the person who issues operational orders to units) was Colin Powell. While powell was in no way shape or form responsible for the My Lai massacre itself, he did assist in the attempted coverup of the incident.