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>The President only has direct command of the Marines
"shall perform such other duties as the President may direct"
'In addition, the Marine Corps shall provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy, shall provide security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases, and shall perform such other duties as the President may direct: Provided, That such additional duties shall not detract from or interfere with the operations for which the Marine Corps is primarily organized.'
National Security Act of 1947
https://www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Frequently-Requested-Topics/Historical-Documents-Orders-and-Speeches/The-National-Security-Act-of-1947/
10 U.S. Code ยง 8063 - United States Marine Corps: composition; functions
'In addition, the Marine Corps shall provide detachments and organizations for service on armed vessels of the Navy, shall provide security detachments for the protection of naval property at naval stations and bases, and shall perform such other duties as the President may direct.'
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/8063
What authority does POTUS have specifically over the Marines?
Why is this important?
Focus on the power of POTUS as it relates to the Marines.
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