Following the Great Military Reform of 671-677, some have expressed the concern that the new Colonel was becoming megalomaniac and trying to build a cult of personality. However, his enduring popularity within the Military's ranks has all but drowned out those concerns.
He is, however, supportive of [[halfling|halflings]], accepting them as equals to humans, and viewing the "human purity" movement as a group of "delusional fools". This stance is in line with past military leaders since halflings have first been sighted in the world in 315.