Posted on Jul 22, 2021
Does the rank and file support the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and see him as a credible leader?
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General Milley has the obvious respect of his peers- lik McMasters. He speaks out directly and doesn't dodge, and he is very well-educated with a long and admirable career. How does that square with leading thousands maybe tens or hundreds of thousands of troops that are Trump supporters?
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John it's like being POTUS- Nobody has to like you, love you, but as long as they are in the position you will support and respect them or suffer the consequences if caught.
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PFC John Roscoe
Value that as much as you can. 20 years ago I moved to Brazil- currently, everyone is watching which the military is leaning, since a dictatorial president seems bent on staying in power and openly appeals to the military for their support. So far, they seem divided, and none to anxious to go back to a dictatorship, and having an isolated economy but there are some that have been co-opted by him. The democratic instiututions are holding, but, he's already saying the next election maybe postponed since the ballots are electronic and not on paper. Didn't seem to mind that when he won three years ago, but now that the country and many of his supporters turned against him because of his Covid response, he is like a cornered rat. The difference her is that he has literally bought off the military rank and file with increased benefits and salaries; even in the middle of an economic crisis that has persisted since 2015. It may seem like I'm insinuating a political metaphor, but that is the actual situation, here.
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SGM Bill Frazer
PFC John Roscoe - You feelings- it has been better and it has been worse. The end will be what we do/allow.
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The Joint Chiefs have the unlucky job of having to be non political people in a politician's world. They don't always navigate the hurdles well. I think the Chairman is a credible leader but I do think he has made some mistakes while on such a public stage.
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PFC John Roscoe
I respeted him, ever the more- because he owned-up to them and took the responsibility, while not trying to place the blame on the CIC. The other thing was that he didn't overstep his authority on Jan.6 and remained in the Chain of Command, even while he watched and waited for events to unfold.
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After an initial blunder of appearing to support Trump's political photo-op antics, GEN Milley reviewed his actions and realized with shame what he had just done. He believed he had possibly violated his oath to the Constitution and pondered if his resignation was the best and appropriate action to take. Fortunately, for all of us related to the military, and others concerned with the rule of law, he decided to remain in service to the U.S. and honor his oath. With little fanfare, he sincerely apologized for his actions and worked hard to keep the U.S. military insulated from the influence of political manipulation.
I, personally, as a retired Army officer, was completely disgusted and angry when I saw the General strutting with the then-President in what looked to be complete support of the actions that day. I have since changed my mind after the General's apology and watching his actions since that day. Right now I have nothing but respect for the man and his ability to command and lead all the members of the U.S. military, whether they support or oppose whoever happens to be in political control or wants to be. His leadership has kept the military out of the planned and/or spontaneous events going on in Washington.
I, personally, as a retired Army officer, was completely disgusted and angry when I saw the General strutting with the then-President in what looked to be complete support of the actions that day. I have since changed my mind after the General's apology and watching his actions since that day. Right now I have nothing but respect for the man and his ability to command and lead all the members of the U.S. military, whether they support or oppose whoever happens to be in political control or wants to be. His leadership has kept the military out of the planned and/or spontaneous events going on in Washington.
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