Generals and Admirals in the Political Arena: Ethical Dilemma or Continuation of Service?

Abstract

This essay will analyze historical examples of active-duty and retired military leaders that have been involved in partisan politics. Additionally, the primary concerns of those advocating for a retired military force removed from the political arena will be examined. The author determines that while active service members should remain politically neutral, retired military leaders have both the right and obligation to provide their unique and important perspective by speaking for themselves without negatively affecting the active-duty service.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176507

Entities

People

  • Kyle R Hickman

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Civil War
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.