@Always_Ask_Questions – I’m not an insider but I live in Israel and this is an issue the Dati Leumi public discusses (even putting it in inappropriate places like ????? ???). The Ramatkal has an interest in maintaining the Chiloni Mehadrin command structure, so they promote those who share their values and POV to the highest echelons of the IDF.
@Simcha613 – You’re 100% right. But this is Yeshiva World News, so a significant plurality here is not going to agree with you and will outright reject it.