This is two part question: Can we openly condemn the POTUS and his policies...in uniform, or as a civilian? I believe there are many rumors of active military, officers and NCOs that have been discharged for their negative open views about the POTUS. I believe I read not very long ago, we have an oath, a duty, and an obligaton to respect the position of Commander-in-Chief.
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This is two part question: Can we openly condemn the POTUS and his policies...in uniform, or as a civilian? I believe there are many rumors of active military, officers and NCOs that have been discharged for their negative open views about the POTUS. I believe I read not very long ago, we have an oath, a duty, and an obligation to respect the position of Commander-in-Chief.
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As a Service Member in the Armed forces of the United States, you swore an oath " I will obey the orders of the President of the United States" - Oath of Enlistment.
The Officers don't swear that exact oath, but Defense of the Constitution implies that they follow all legal orders of the Commander in Chief.
As the executors of the CinC's will, there is no room for discord. Period. If you can not agree with his policy, you need to leave. Of course, resignation is a statement of it's own and frees you from your oath.
The Officers don't swear that exact oath, but Defense of the Constitution implies that they follow all legal orders of the Commander in Chief.
As the executors of the CinC's will, there is no room for discord. Period. If you can not agree with his policy, you need to leave. Of course, resignation is a statement of it's own and frees you from your oath.
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I did a quick search and found this from what I believe to FM 7-21 Chap 3. 3-4. Commissioned officers are direct representatives of the President. The President uses commissions as legal instruments to appoint and exercise direct control over qualified people who act as his legal agents and help him carry out duties. The Army retains this direct-agent relationship with the President through its commissioned officers. The commission serves as the basis for a commissioned officer's legal authority. Commissioned officers command, establish policy, and manage Army resources.
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I guess that clears up the office question.
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