I. Executive summary -- II. Introduction -- III. The democracy paradox and the military voice -- IV. Surveying the public on military endorsements -- V. Survey results -- VI. Why do military endorsements work? -- VII. Conclusion : does it matter whether military endorsements work?
Summary
This report concludes that public expression by senior military officials of opposition or support for use of force abroad has a measurable impact on U.S. public opinion. The authors disclose the results of their national survey, noting that the findings could lead political leaders to seek public endorsements from senior military leaders that will politicize the military. The solution, they argue, is not to suppress the military's public views but to increase Congressional oversight and public testimonies so that senior military officers can provide "measured and qualified advice" to the American people
Notes
"April 2013."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 24-26)
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (CNAS, viewed April 5, 2013)
