They noted that the US public often had better information than their own military , and that excessive secrecy had led the Soviet citizenry to distrust the military 's claims as to their own capabilities .
When discussing the issue , Soviet officials were somewhat amused .
officials noted that the US public often had better information than officials ' own military , and that excessive secrecy had led the Soviet citizenry to distrust the military 's claims as to their own capabilities .
When discussing the issue , Soviet officials were somewhat amused .