The silent treatment is part of a long standard official directive. https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/975910/dod-civilians-service-members-must-

The silent treatment is part of a long standard official directive. https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/975910/dod-civilians-service-members-must-remain-non-partisan-apolitical/ https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/975910/dod... Its good it stayed but just be aware it wasn't the same as a room of normal people being silent.