[Tennessee_Bob]

Can't the President have such officers who refuse a lawful command be led off in 'cuffs?

What's the lawful order going to be, Final Authority?

If we can't use our power and might to win a battle

And what battle is this?

[Final Authority]

If I have to answer such a question then you haven't a clue. I suspect you are an appeaser siding up to the likes of Kerry but to humor you, as I usually answer the first dumb question posed, I will offer an answer.

The lawful order is to use whatever force is required to completely pacify the inhabitants of a certain city in a certain country that is in a state of war with the USA. If you can't figure this out, where have you been? If the President desires drastic measures as did Truman then the President can order such measures. The President is the commander, not the military, as is stated in the Constitution for these reason precisely, that is, the survival of the nation is the only consideration where warfare is undertaken. Not the honor of a few soldiers, but ultimately, the lives of such soldiers.

To you next question. Terrorism! Where the hell have you been?