Keeping Integrity

The military institution has the statutory duty to remain apolitical. Certain case studies show that each issue that calls for some response is unique and requires judicious attention, but they all must be carefully steered away from politicizing the military. Senior officers must be intimately familiar with the process of military-civilian interaction as well as relations with the press. There is no guarantee confidentiality will be honored, nor is there protection from misquoting. However, with care, top military leaders can retain their integrity and offer the expert counsel their civilian superiors need. Adapted from the source document.