If the general’s and pentagon disobey the president, what makes you think they will follow orders to withdraw?
Biden promised to continue forever war. The Pentagon will just ignore Trump
It is a bit of a trap. Order all troops in Syria, Iraq, Kurdish territories and Afghanistan home by 22 December. Then if on 22 DEC some General disobeys a lawful order, force them into retirement. Do not bring charges, write a Presidential disciplinary letter to their records, write adverse reports and take a good look at their fitness. You should see all the fat ass Colonels and Generals running around since the war has been winding down. I knew a few diabetic senior officers and some with TBI and PTSD. Easily causes for dismissal. Do not bring charges that can take years to come to trial.