27 JUST IN - Joint Chiefs of Staff memo to troops: The military will obey lawful orders from civilian leadership, support civil authorities to protect lives and property, ensure public safety in accordance with the law, and remain committed to protecting the Constitution (Reuters) [ANY ideas? ] (twitter.com) posted 3 years ago by ForMyVeteranGrandpa 3 years ago by ForMyVeteranGrandpa +27 / -0 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It’s even easier than that. President (civilian) is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.