Can civilians give orders to military?
107084
no civilians can tell a soldier anything, did you know if we were to go to war here in america, a soldier can use your home to stay
1112710
It is late and I'll have to research this one.  I know foriegn nationals serving with us can win our medals and ribbons but not sure how high it goes.\n\nAlso I believe the US Order of Merit is a civilian award and not a military comendation.\n\nOK, done a little research now.  I have found nothing about Margaret Thatcher winning a US Order of Merit but she was awarded the Order of Merit from England. (1)  In fact, I have found no where were the US awards the Order of Merit.\n\nOn military awards, in the US you can only recieve what congress votes for you to recieve.  If a foriegn country wishes to award a medal, congress must ok it first.  Such as South Korea wanted to issue a cold war madel to US servicemen but it was declined because the South Korean military could not recieve it (2).  I am assuming that other countries have similar policies, I know Britain has "The Queens Rule" where only she can knight its citizens, put in place by Queen Elizabeth the First (lost my reference on this one).\n\nOn civilian awards, I am not sure how other countries allow their citizens to recieve them but the two highest civilian awards in the US are The Presidential Medal of Freedom and The Congressional Gold Medal of Honor.  Prime Minister Tony Blair has recieved the Presidential Medal of Freedom so no doubt it can be awarded to foreign nationals. (3)  This is the same medal awarded the passengers of flight 93.\n\nI could not find valor awards for foriegn nationals.  I do know that we do have awards though.  When I was in the Marines I served with a couple of British Royals and I saw them recieve a joint service medal at an awards ceramony.  Them Brits know how to party as well.  So I know people from other countries can recieve awards but unfortunatly all my searches are leading to how US people recieve awards and not awarding other countries.\n\nSpell check was down.
676115
Only if martial law were to be declared.  UNDERSTAND THIS - In the United States of America, CIVILIANS DO NOT SALUTE MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY.\n\n[ADDED] To the guy below who points to Katrina as an example of effective martial law - THAT WAS NOT MARTIAL LAW.  That was simply the assignment of an active-duty senior military officer to be the central command and coordination point for relief, logistics, communications, and resource deployment.  Enforcement of laws was not part of his charge, nor was there a suspension of constitutional liberties as would be a hallmark of martial law.
1026322
If yes, what's your current address, phone number, and place employment?................  There's gotta be a law against military desertion. Otherwise, before any conflict there'd be a rush of servicemen leaving. Flipping a burger/pushing paper's different than being shot at.
750678
The answer is no. The military is not a democracy. Its job is to kill people and break their stuff. Period. Their opinion on the orders they receive is irrelevant.
715310
with the creation of the dept of homeland security, many police depts are getting more extensive training.. however i may be confused in the context of your question... if an enemy was on a mil base.. the military would respond... the military would only assist law enforcement if a state of emergency is declared.. does this answer your question??
462234
I am in the Army and the guy who works next to me in my current unit is a navy guy but we are NOT a joint command, we are an Army command with Airmen, Sailors, and Marines assigned.  I think Congress authorizes Joint Commands because when a command is joint it has special privileges in regards to personnel assignment, evaluations, and awards.
642295
The same as for arresting a civilian.  You call law enforcement and if you can convince them that a crime was committed and that the servicemember is likely to have committed that crime - then they will conduct the arrest.
755811
By their Rank, if Officers (Sir or Ma'am), if Enlisted (rank), just address with RESPECT -- because they have served, are serving, and deserve the respect for VOLUNTEERING to do what others are unwilling ... that is:  "Support and Defend the Constitution of the US".\n\nThis is the appropriate way to address any Military Servicemember -- whether they serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
525551
As long as they don't get in the way of military personnel\ngoing about their military duties.
350791
no you do not have the right to refuse. You joined the military and no matter what they tell you to do if it is wrong or right you have to obey the orders. once you sign those contracts for the service you must obey orders. You can face up to a year in the brig and get dishonorable discharge from the military
286554
You must go to the base that they are on. Most Commanders don't like it when this happens either. You will get what you want right away. Ask for a supervisor when you get there and you will have no problem. There are company's that do this for a living if you do not want to do this.
648376
Maybe in the military?
1237
The soldier can give it to you. Not trying to be hateful, but if the soldier doesn't give it to you personally, if I was in the position of giving it to you I would be concerned. I would be wondering why the troop didn't want you to have it in the first place.
182953
Depends on their rank... Probably Captain, Major, maybe Lt. Col...?... But then the correct way to speak directly to them would be Ma'am
857740
You can only send through anysoldier.com.  The military is not taking any unsolicited mail at this time due to the terrorists threats.  Please go to www.anysoldier.com to send you wishes and thanks!
130277
If you go to the official government website, it should tell you... They don't personally have military powers... the president for instance proposses going to war. He needs the congress' and the senate's approvial by vote. If they vote no, then the president can send the military over to war for a mximum of 30 days. Then by the amendments, he must order them back. Many presidents have used this to get around voting. I don't know if it fully solved your question, so look on the government's sight... I'm pretty sure it's all right, but as I said, double check! :D HOPE IT HELPS!