> top level government workers that are effectively military (example: POTUS) POTUS is very specifically NOT a member of the military. Elected civilian contro

> top level government workers that are effectively military (example: POTUS) POTUS is very specifically NOT a member of the military. Elected civilian control was the whole point. Even Eisenhower had to (temporarily) give up his general rank to serve as president. I do understand your core point tho.