About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of civilian control over the military in maintaining American liberty and the implications of political interference.

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – For more than two centuries, civilian control of the military has been the cornerstone of American liberty. Elected leaders set policy. Military leaders provide professional advice. Once lawful decisions are made, the chain of command executes them faithfully and without political interference. But what happens when politics enters the ranks?

People in this episode

Host: Major Fred Galvin

Topics covered

• civilian control of military
• American liberty
• politics in military
• chain of command
• military advice

Keywords

• civilian control
• military
• American liberty
• politics
• chain of command

Mentioned in this episode

Places: America

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