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What was George Washington highest military rank before he was President?
George Washington's highest military rank was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
Who is the highest ranking officer in us military?
The President is the Commander in Chief. Highest Rank of the Military.
Should a president salute a marine if the president has not served in the military?
In the US, the President is defined as a member of the military; specifically, the highest possible rank. Saluting is expected.
CAN THE MILITARY FIRE THE PRESIDENT?
No, the president may suggest a military officer be removed from rank, but the final decision must be checked by the supreme court. This is a measure of checks and balances.
What presidents had the highest military rank?
Given that the highest rank possible in the US Military is Commander-in-Chief, and that the Commander-in-Chief is the President, they all held the highest rank possible. THE ABOVE answer I found here is incorrect. The Commander-in-Chief position is civilian, not military. The whole point of making the president C-in-C is to have civilian control of the military, unlike in other countries in the 18th century whose military did not answer to the government. The president is not a member of the military. I am told George Washington was the only six star general in history (before being president, of course), but I have not checked.
What miliitary rank does the president of the us hold?
None. As Commander In Chief, he is head of the military in a civilian position.
What is the highest military authority in the US?
Practically, the sitting president, as Commander In Chief, has the highest military authority.However, in 1976, President Gerald Ford posthumously awarded George Washington with the rank of General of The Armies of The United States, stating that he would forever outrank all officers past, present, and future. So technically, he has the highest rank of any American. [Ed note: Washington's rank was a military rank, and, as such, is still outranked by the civilian chain of command]
What was Abraham Lincoln's military rank?
He was a captain in the Illinois militia. And while President, he was Commander in Chief.
Is the rank of major higher than the rank of captain in the military?
Yes, the rank of major is higher than the rank of captain in the military.
Can the president fire military officers?
THe President is the commander-in-chief of all military services. He has to act under military law. He has the power to pardon a person who is convicted of some offense. He can demote or re-assign officers.
Is the rank of captain higher than the rank of major in the military hierarchy?
Yes, the rank of major is higher than the rank of captain in the military hierarchy.
Is the rank of major higher than the rank of captain in the military hierarchy?
Yes, the rank of major is higher than the rank of captain in the military hierarchy.
