[TontoKowalski]

Yes. You will note that I followed up my true (technically speaking) statement with another which said that practically speaking, it was a different matter.

My belief, and I'm not sure where I read it, is that the Founders had a problem with military officers swearing allegiance to any individual.

Of course, the UCMJ has more than enough provisions to dissuade officers from butting heads with the President.

[Smokin' Joe]

Of course, the UCMJ has more than enough provisions to dissuade officers from butting heads with the President.

Like it or not, Duh-1 is the Commander in Chief, and he can demand their resignations any time. If they don't have the job, they can't in any way mitigate the effects of policy dictums.