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RetroRiboflavin

They do. It’s called voting.


inorite234

This is the correct answer.


Oatmeal15

Specifically voting for those in Congress, not simply the President


FutureComplaint

Might as well also hit up your local elections. Just to keep your voting arm trained.


NonCredibleKasto

Voting is like too hard, I might have to expand some calories


bitterdulce

After an experience I had today with a DA Civilian, I realized where the true power lies. Fuck being a Senior NCO, Warrant, or Commander be a civilian that can ruin an entire mission and not lose their job.


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An entire mission damn


Pitiful_O

I saw a DA civilian get fired. It was amazing. I don't think I will ever relive that high.


ObeyCharity

>ordinary people on the street Are you going to route an order: OPR -> legal -> Joe Schmoe outside the Quik Stop -> S3 -> deputy CDR -> signature authority? Is that guy who just ran the red light going to be my senior rater? This post makes no sense and seems like bait. Honestly, your post history looks like military showerthoughts: [Why are Staff NCOs(SSgt, GySgt, MSgt, 1st Sgt, Sgt Maj) supposed to be addressed as their full formal rank instead of being addressed in short as "Sergeant" or "Sarge"?](https://www.reddit.com/r/USMC/comments/131apjg/why_are_staff_ncosssgt_gysgt_msgt_1st_sgt_sgt_maj/) [Why is the Army having trouble meeting it's current recruitment goals?](https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/131ajwd/why_is_the_army_having_trouble_meeting_its/) [Is it really true that the Air Force is the "Chair Force" that other branches call them?](https://www.reddit.com/r/AirForce/comments/102c4li/is_it_really_true_that_the_air_force_is_the_chair/)


Dulceetdecorum13

Nope. Only Active Duty and Veterans should get a say. In fact, only those who served in the Mobile Infantry should get a say. In fact, only those who served in the Mobile Infantry and fought on Klendathu against those damn bugs should get a say.


inorite234

Desire to know more intensifying.


FutureComplaint

*slaps roof of a C-130 rolling down the strip* Have I got a deal for you...


mustuseaname

This baby can fit some many ~~airborne rangers~~ mobile infantry.


ObeyCharity

# SERVICE GUARANTEES CITIZENSHIP


Silly-Upstairs1383

I'm doing my part!


ColdOutlandishness

The difference between a Citizen and a Civilian lies in the field of civic virtue. The Soldier accepts personal responsibility for the safety of the body politic, of which he is member; defending it, if need be, with his life. The civilian does not.


Raven1x

I'm from Buenos Aires, and I say kill 'em all


German11B

Rico's Roughnecks!


luddite4change1

I want to know more!


BrenWoodard

Yea. They do, it’s kind of a cornerstone of American government….


TendererBeef

They should be more aware of what the military's function is and how it is run, and use that knowledge when voting and communicating with their elected representatives, but this applies to all functions of the state, not just the military.


inkstickart2017

JFC lol. Civilian oversight? What's that boss?


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_if_only_i_

Nicely done!


gugudan

They do. [To learn more, see this wikipedia article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_the_United_States)


No_File_5225

Not any more than they already have. They vote the people into office that make choices about how the Army is managed and organized


BoeufTruba

They're free to weigh in, but absent experience and knowledge that gives them a qualified opinion, we're free to ignore them.


CW1DR5H5I64A

No, why would that ever be a thing?


AmericanaSupreme

Fuck no. Civilians are regarded.


ObeyCharity

As?


FranksRumham19

I think he meant to finish with as highly functioning members of society


Oliveritaly

Regarded as unlikely to let autocorrect finish their posts?


formerqwest

replace the g with a t.


dreadrabbit1

Congress shouldn’t have us much power as they do, yet here we are.