From Stars to Stumps: How Retired Flag Officer Political Endorsements Affect Civil-Military Relations

Abstract

While presidential office-seeking by retired flag officers has significantly declined over the past few decades, retired flag officer endorsements of presidential candidates have increased. This thesis examines whether it is appropriate for retired flag officers to endorse presidential candidates. In addressing this broader issue, the thesis seeks to identify the potential impact of retired flag officer political endorsements on US civil-military relations, particularly in terms of the level of trust between the military institution and its civilian leadership.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1030401

Entities

People

  • Clifford M Bayne

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Congress
  • Court Martial
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.