Naval War College Review
Number
6
Abstract
Uniformed officers have an obligation to stand up to civilian leaders if they think a policy is flawed. But once a policy decision is made, soldiers are obligated to carry it out. The idea that a general or admiral should publicly attack government policy and its civilian authors in time of war is dangerous.
Recommended Citation
Owens, Mackubin Thomas
(2006)
"Rumsfeld, the Generals, and the State of U.S. Civil-Military Relations,"
Naval War College Review: Vol. 59:
No.
4, Article 6.
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https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol59/iss4/6
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