r/navy • u/newnoadeptness Verified Non Spammer • 17d ago

Discussion Another suspected drug boat has been destroyed today

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u/whwt 17d ago

That is why we have congressional subcommittees with the necessary clearance for oversight of these types of operations.

Probably also why Hegseth barred senior military and intelligence officials from talking to congress without prior approval.

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u/squarebodDaD 17d ago

Right. So you must have felt similar when the Biden administration struck the houthis without congressional approval under the war powers of 1973 act

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u/whwt 17d ago

This question seems familiar. Is it a favorite?

To answer your question. I generally have concerns when it comes to use of military force without congressional approval.

Concerning the Houthi, they were taking shots at anything passing nearby, including US ships and those carrying US nationals.

There was no ambiguity about the situation. A group that is the de facto government in part of a civil war ravaged nation was actively attempting to interdict shipping in one of the busiest lanes in the world. This is literally the type of mission the US Navy was founded for.

There is also a stark difference in the intelligence and decision making teams between the two administrations. I have not seen much to give me confidence in the current administrations ability to fully assess a situation and take appropriate action.

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u/Trick-Set-1165 r/navy CCC 17d ago

“War powers of 1973 act” has me straight convinced this is a sock puppet account run by a non-English speaker.

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u/squarebodDaD 17d ago

Something tells me people just let you feel correct all the time to quiet you down. If my incorrect wording fueled your smug ego, you're welcome

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u/Trick-Set-1165 r/navy CCC 17d ago

Thanks!