[BlazingAngles]

Because you made your rank too high.
If you want someone else (AI) to lead, choose SGT, Flight Officer, 2nd LT, 1st LT, Ensign, LTJG etc.....

Basically, any rank O-2 or below.

no i didn't, i always start with the lowest rank and work my way up. my Gunny Sgt is leading a major and two captains, and that's not right realistically.