Everything starts and finishes with the soldier.
A lot of networks don't want to touch controversial subjects, and especially stuff that deals with race and history.
Nations, not least America, retain full command of their national forces.
I understand all the problems for the Ministry of Defence, of course I do; working within a budget and trying to do so many things is not easy.
Missing your lunch is not exactly the end of the world.
It is absolutely bedrock to the British Army's philosophy that a commanding officer is responsible for what goes on within his command.