tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post5603508017509408042..comments2024-03-27T11:10:52.382-07:00Comments on On My Mind: Who's Running AmericaJayhawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00756807802218022043noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32512109.post-15344814056446023552010-12-08T17:16:46.767-08:002010-12-08T17:16:46.767-08:00The military is sworn to defend the Constiution of...The military is sworn to defend the Constiution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic and obey the lawful orders of those appointed over them. That means Congress and the President of the United States. The military does not make foreign policy however they can be used to enforce it. The military isn't supposed to speak in areas that is outside their area. They cannot speak about politics. They can talk about rules of engagement, operational needs and plans that do not compromise National Security, and can "advise" the politicians and President on suggested courses of action. It is not within their power or realm to make policy. That is the job of the politicians. The final decision to use force, how much force, and what type of force (conventional, nuclear, or chemical) lays with the President.Retired Militarynoreply@blogger.com