does the president wears a special uniform as his rank is commander in chief.?
or if he was once memeber of the armed forces, is he allowed to use the uniform and insignia of his corresponding rank?
2007-12-12 10:16:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Commander In Chief is more of an honorary rank, than a given one. Yes, he is our Commander, ultimately, but he does not wear a uniform, that would be kind of disrespectful to those of us who do. If he at one time was military, and retired, he could wear his uniform for retiree events (such as if he did something with a VFW), but normally no.
2007-12-12 10:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mac 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The President can only wear a uniform if he previously served. He only gets to wear the rank he had when he served and the medals + ribbons he earned in his service.
It's the same for all retired personnel.
Bush could wear his uniform from service in the Texas ANG if he wanted to. No President today would want to wear a uniform while in office. The entire reasoning behind the NSA of 1947 was to ensure civilian control of the military.
2007-12-12 11:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The military is under civilian control and the President dressing all of the time in civilian attire reinforces that reality. The only President who ever donned a uniform and led troops into battle was George Washington in putting down the Western Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion.
Dwight Eisenhower wore his old military rain coat while campaigning in 1952. But, he had no rank displayed on the rain coat.
2007-12-12 11:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the United States
2007-12-12 12:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,
The President may not be a member of the armed forces. This would make the US a military state. Using the same rational, presidents who are prior service do not wear the uniform, though no law prevents it.
2007-12-12 10:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Think for yourself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's a civilian and as a civilian, he's not authorized to take action. In some international places, the president or chief does positioned on a militia uniform yet it somewhat is frightening. the reason being via the fact in many instances the guy is a militia dictator and not an elected respected. not one of the previous presidents who weren't retired from the militia wore a uniform for the duration of their presidency. it somewhat is the same for the secretary of protection. mutually as they make many militia judgements, they do so in a civilian skill. motives why the president is the commander and chief of the militia is to theoretically avert a militia coup. It creates a stability of power. If a general have been to win the workplace, he might could desire to resign his militia value to take the functionality of president.
2016-11-26 02:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by embrey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No He is chief executive officer of the US And commander and chief of the armed forces. It is not honorary it is afforded in the Constitution. If he was to wear a uniform which one would it be? That's why he takes the oath of office and swares to protect this country.
2007-12-12 10:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eisenhower was a general but I don't ever remember him wearing his uniform while president. I could be wrong, however.
2007-12-12 10:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very interesting question.
Anyone know if it is expressly forbidden by law or is it just a custom set by George Washington?
I can't find anything on that.
2007-12-12 11:35:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-12-12 10:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋