Wrt the traditional Army management practices mentioned in the article – ironically the Finnish Defence Forces adopted in the late 90s a new leadership model emphasizing trust-building, positive reinforcement, and treating one's subordinates as individuals. Indeed the way the FDF trains its officers and NCOs (including conscripts) to lead these days is way more humane than the baseline in many civilian organizations!

That's definitely after my time. When I was there, the entire organisation was openly proud of their Prussian-flavoured, post-fascist culture.

On the last full day of the penitentiary service, we were required to provide written feedback. First round was anonymous. The serving officers were not impressed by what they received and had us do a second round, this time with our names on top. I asked if I could grab my previous submission and continue filling it in, because I felt I had forgotten a few things. No, had to write it all over again.

So I redid it, this time careful not to leave anything out. I described in exquisite detail what I thought about their incompetence, cruelty, and complete lack of fitness for their purported position, in colourful language. The cold fury and my hatred of the individuals in question, as well as that of the entire institution poured on the paper.

That evening, when I was walking in the corridor, if any serving officers were approaching on the same side as I was, they hastily moved over to the other side.