Although he is said by admirers to have an intellectual bent, his popularity within the air force stems from the way he treated lower-ranking officers and airmen.

Any infraction was dealt with harshly and he was renowned for treating both officers and seamen with the same harsh discipline.

Good to see you're finally beginning to treat superior officers with the proper respect, Commander.

He treated everybody equally, civilians and officers.

The newsletter included a mock message from the superintendent, bragging about getting a bonus while treating officers "like they were dirt."

You don't treat officers that way.

Under the law, the program is required to maintain a database of counselors and doctors throughout the state with experience in treating officers.

He oversaw a high-level department investigation that indicated that almost all the midtown hotels were treating law-enforcement officers to free meals, and even free lodging.

Mr. Kerik said he was trying to improve the relationship between bosses and subordinates by emphasizing the need to treat officers with professional respect.

Born in aristocracy, he is a kind meritocratic leader who treats the lower class soldiers and officers like equals.