Cliff W. Gilmore
@cliffwgilmore.bsky.social
Apartisan husband, adoptive father of two, grandfather, honorably retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, COO, PhD of organization and management with a leadership specialization, reader, writer, occasional actor, board game collector, dog & cat person.
Correct. Enlistment is a contract. Commission is an appointment by Congress “at the pleasure of the President” (Alas…)
Under the law, officers serve to provide “best military advice” to the President & Congress.
Here is the Oath of Commission I reaffirmed as a retiree on Nat’l Constitution Day.
Under the law, officers serve to provide “best military advice” to the President & Congress.
Here is the Oath of Commission I reaffirmed as a retiree on Nat’l Constitution Day.
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Correct. Enlistment is a contract. Commission is an appointment by Congress “at the pleasure of the President” (Alas…)
Under the law, officers serve to provide “best military advice” to the President & Congress.
Here is the Oath of Commission I reaffirmed as a retiree on Nat’l Constitution Day.
Under the law, officers serve to provide “best military advice” to the President & Congress.
Here is the Oath of Commission I reaffirmed as a retiree on Nat’l Constitution Day.
I'm a fan of the Roadhouse Rule: Be nice, until it's time to not be nice.
September 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I'm a fan of the Roadhouse Rule: Be nice, until it's time to not be nice.