Mildred's Oldest Son
6 hours ago
Well, how did the last two SECDEF 4-stars work out for the USA, especially Austin?

Laocoön of Troy Mildred's Oldest Son
6 hours ago
Don't forget Mattis.

The upside about having 2 SECDEF 4 stars from Republican and
Dem administrations is that we've proven that course from each side and it's dramatically failed every time. It just doesn't work. The truth is that the statuatory prohibition for General Officers as SECDEF was a wise one and departing from that design invites disaster. As a nation we need to shelve that option.

SECDEF needs to be a civilian. Period. The Generals and Admirals must subordinate themselves to that civilian leadership.

The CJCS is the President's primary military advisor, but he has no command authority. He has no troops to command. That too is a wise choice. No more Milley's calling up some PLA generalissmo and writing checks he can't cash. His job is to give the President his best military advice and then shut the flock up and let the Prez direct a course of action.