From: Adam 

Jim Adams wrote:
> A retired General is an american citizen. By defintion he is no longer
> part of the military as he has retired from the military. Thus the
> "civilian control of the military" canard is just that.
>
> Actually, it's a bit questionable.  Retired militray personnel are still
> subject to the UCMJ.  As long as they get a check.
>
>
>
Was Eisenhower?

So if Eisenhower dissed his SecDef then he could have been had up on charges?

How about any other retired US Mil type who's gone into politics?

Adam

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