It’s a side point, but setting up the Joint Chiefs was a good idea. But then having a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs was a very bad idea. As you noted, the Chiefs are just advisers. But having a chairman is a dangerous thing.
Better to keep all of them exactly equal.
“As you noted, the Chiefs are just advisers. But having a chairman is a dangerous thing.
The Chiefs are not just advisors. Each one runs his respective branch. The Chairman is an advisor.