Re: OT: British Army Chief calls for Iraq withdrawal



John Larkin wrote:

Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Why doesn't he quit grandstanding and simply launch a coup?

John

Yes, scary, it was my thought as well.
In 'olden days' the military acted (rightly or wrongly) on behalf of our
politicians (i.e the nation) and kept their thoughts to themselves. Loyalty
to the crown an absolute requirement.
This gobby twat should be quickly removed from office, or better offered an
honourable discharge via his service revolver.

Tony Blair isn't 'the Crown' yet.

Nor is the Army responsible to a narrow elitist clique within New Labour.

Then who do they report to?

Unlike you lot, our 'Premier' isn't the C-in-C. I believe the Queen notionally
holds that position.

I don't know the precise details but I imagine they're effectively responsible to
the MoD ( like your DoD ).

Having said that, they behave responsibly on their own accord. For example before
the recent Iraq War, the Chiefs of Staff were concerned about its legality and
this aspect was eventually handled by the Attorney General.

Had they not been satisfied about those legal issues, the British Army would not
have complied with a war order.


Graham

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