@bold, is there any rule related to this , sorry am not from army background so no idea about this.
But I think it’s pretty natural to question your seniors if you are also involved in that, communication is important you can’t follow someone blindly just because she/he is your senior.
What you are saying could be true in case of war or any warlike situation where you can’t risk anything by questioning your seniors. But it is okay to question in normal situations like this.
Again saying no idea about how things work in army but that’s how things go in public service. There you are taught, not to follow your seniors order unless it is in writing no matter what the situation is.
Baat Army ki hain hi nahin.
Forces me one never questions the commander's decision. Aise toh rehte hi nahin hain. Protocols are very important. I myself am not from a forces background but have close family and friends who are.
War or no war, she, being a cadet is not in her capacity to question an experienced commando and trainer, Karan. If there is a commissioned mission, Karan knows best on how to deal with a situation depending on the mission requirements, criticality, terrain etc. He is not answerable to her or any other cadet.
Does he not know Siddhart's level of expertise or the lack of it while assigning him on a mission? Ofcourse he would. He would have evaluated the situation well.
Unless, the makers show a gross underestimation on his part.