Can the new administration have any effect on orders or funding of the military? Can they decommission due to budget cuts? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-new-administration-have-any-effect-on-orders-or-funding-of-the-military-can-they-decommission-due-to-budget-cuts <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:26:18 -0500 Can the new administration have any effect on orders or funding of the military? Can they decommission due to budget cuts? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-new-administration-have-any-effect-on-orders-or-funding-of-the-military-can-they-decommission-due-to-budget-cuts <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Juhi Buch Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:26:18 -0500 2020-11-12T10:26:18-05:00 Response by LTC Kevin B. made Nov 12 at 2020 11:14 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-new-administration-have-any-effect-on-orders-or-funding-of-the-military-can-they-decommission-due-to-budget-cuts?n=6492103&urlhash=6492103 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any cuts will require approval from Congress. They control the budget process. The Executive Branch can only enact budgets that the Legislative Branch appropriates. LTC Kevin B. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:14:42 -0500 2020-11-12T11:14:42-05:00 Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 12 at 2020 1:25 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-new-administration-have-any-effect-on-orders-or-funding-of-the-military-can-they-decommission-due-to-budget-cuts?n=6492488&urlhash=6492488 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, but Congress can cut funding for more strength, weapon systems, parts, etc. SGM Bill Frazer Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:25:00 -0500 2020-11-12T13:25:00-05:00 2020-11-12T10:26:18-05:00