Yes, the President can order troops into war on drugs.
President Richard Nixon first used the term "War on Drugs" on June 17, 1971.
The President can not declare war. Only Congress can declare war, usually at the request of the President. Subject to limitations by Congress, the president can take military action. For example, the can order the bombing of foreign targets or send troops into a foreign country.
The Iraq War. The president can not declare war. He can order troops without the consent of Congress for up to 90 days, but other than that, Congress approves every war.
The president could send troops overseas without a congressional declaration of war.
The US Civil War (1861-1865) & the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
Ronald Reagan
President Eisenhower.
In planes.
When The President Of Korea got Some Anal Up His Butt - From The Chinese Troops
1. amount of troops 2. Only Congress can declare war, the president can send a limited amount of troops to fight (conflict)
President Eisenhower sent US troops to Vietnam in 1955, President Ford pulled out the last US troops in 1975.
Lyndon Johnson was the president when large numbers of US troops were first sent to Vietnam.