[muawiyah]

The Constitution provides that Congress make regulations for the military. It can even call out the Militia.

When it comes to war, the top civilian is also the commander in chief, and the Congress works side by side with this individual and the military.

National survival takes precedence over "division of powers" in a war.

[Poohbah]

The Constitution provides that Congress make regulations for the military. It can even call out the Militia.

This isn't making regulations. It's interfering in the military justice system for political purposes.

I don't appreciate Democrats politicizing military justice (Tailhook), and I don't appreciate Republicans doing it, either.

[Ispy4u]

National survival takes precedence over "division of powers" in a war.

What do LTC West and National Survival have to do with each other?

[Pukin Dog]

You are way, way wrong. During war time, Congressional authority is limited to defunding war. They have no other authority after giving a President authorization for hostile activities. Congress can ask whatever they want, but the Administration can refuse to answer. If Congress wants to defund the effort in Iraq, they can reap the whirlwind.