Posted on Feb 8, 2020
Top Navy SEAL officer to resign after apparent disagreements with Trump - Business Insider
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"At the pleasure of the president," means exactly that. The president can do what he wants in these matters, and traditionally officers who disagree immediately resign. I'm sure Commander Greene did not allow his subordinates to second guess him, either.
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LTC Lee Bouchard
If the President, or your C.O., asks for your opinion you can tactfully share a different point of view and that is ok. This should be a private conversation and (not a public one).
Don't sound insubordinate but offer you opinion in the most constructive way possible.
Never under cut your C.O. or express your point of view behind his/her back. Everyone I saw who didn't follow these simple rules lost their jobs.
Sr. Officers and NCO usually have strong opinion's about their branch of service and members of their commands. There are some strong debates over the Presidents decision and the Seal community seems split on this issue. Tough call on both sides.
Don't sound insubordinate but offer you opinion in the most constructive way possible.
Never under cut your C.O. or express your point of view behind his/her back. Everyone I saw who didn't follow these simple rules lost their jobs.
Sr. Officers and NCO usually have strong opinion's about their branch of service and members of their commands. There are some strong debates over the Presidents decision and the Seal community seems split on this issue. Tough call on both sides.
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No matter how one slices it, the President of the United States whoever He or She is, is the Commander In Chief and as such ALL military leaders report upwards to him or her... President Trump made a decision, not favored by this Top Navy Admiral... It is his prerogative to stay or leave...and this Admiral has chosen to leave... That is his call... In my view it is the right thing for him, but perhaps not for our Country... He failed to respect the rights and obligations of his Commander in Chief... just saying...
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