Technically, all officers of the United States (which includes commissioned military officers) are an extension of Executive authority and thus "work for the President." They still have to be confirmed by the Senate (which I should have specified earlier) above the grade of O-4.
You're thinking of that "muh president's 9-1-1 force" bullshit we were fed in boot camp.
Oh, also should have mentioned UCMJ article 88:
Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Did you think I was a clueless civilian?
t. POG-as-fuck Hollywood (former) Marine
I agree with your reply. My point was in relation to "You do know that the congress plays a big part in officer appointments, yes?" Yes, they get congressional nod. Not a POG, nor Hollywood Marine.
Ok, then. Glad we are in agreement.
Not a POG, nor Hollywood Marine.
I was
PI was the birth place. Semper Fi Brother.
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