Another entry

In the seemingly-endless moments which teaching other officers gives me:

Folks, the purpose of the instructor's observations and constructive criticism is to impart key points, help you avoid getting fired/sued/etc., and most importantly, to help you stay alive.

If your response consists of a myriad of excuses, validations, and "On the street I would have done X instead," you are missing the point and wasting both of our time.