The MIC must be fed.

If Iran would just hand over that sweet, sweet crude to the oil companies, there wouldn't be a problem. If war is to come to Iran, we will style it as all their fault in the best tradition of bullies the world over. Meanwhile, at home, we'll continue to persuade our citizens about the nobility of our cause and the honor and glory of sending more sons and daughters to kill and die for the health of the bottom line of ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell. There's a shiny medal in it for you!

is called on the carpet in the oval office by the CiC and told that the military is under civilian control for a good reason?

It's the way the Constitution has set things up.

This rogue will be cashiered by the end of the weekend!

I'll bet you a $10 donation to DU that Adm. Greenert is still in his job come Monday.

'Cause all I see is him describing why he wants to use different weapons for the task assigned to him by the civilians in control of the military.

So you think the Admiral sent these ships against orders? Why would the President not give the commander of a Mission HE authorized the resources and authority to use assets in accomplishing a mission the President wants done?

Or are you seriously suggesting the Admiral thought this all up on his own, without any authorization and the President is staying silent?

If the Admiral was a rogue the President would have shortstopped this ship deployment before it left CONUS, he does get briefings you know

Minesweepers are defensive weapons systems. They have no job unless the Iranians dump Mines into the waters (an act of war by the way). Then those minesweepers find and neutralize the mines for ALL shipping, Military and Civilian. If the Iranians dont dump mines or attack ships outside their waters then there is no problem.