Green Berets and other so-called special forces units have never been on the winning side of a war either. Yes, they're extremely brave and physically fit. That is irrelevant. Apache warriors were more physically fit and better fighters man for man than the 19th century US Army. The Apaches lost after several wars. So what does that tell you?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_Wars
And that's why the Army name an attack helicopter after them.
My favorite disgruntled Vietnam vet explains it well:
https://johntreed.com/blogs/john-t-reed-s-blog-about-military-matters/65802307-elite-military-units-army-rangers
From my own experience, I'll add that many Army instructors get stuck doing that as a punishment because they are so annoying and incompetent. They would be a cancer to morale if they were assigned elsewhere, especially to higher leadership roles. They would get themselves and their subordinates killed in combat.
Army NCOs in general are overgrown juvenile delinquents who take pleasure in tormenting their underlings. The only remedy is to treat them with the contempt and disdain they deserve. Then and only then will they treat you with respect. At least that was my experience.
I like what the Army tries to be, but not what it is. It was the worst job I ever loved.
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