Milley Principle

Milley Principle, n.

When a United States military officer undermines the civilian command and control of the military and Promises to betray his country to an enemy, he is giving effect to the milly principal. A person that gives effect to the Milley Principle may also be referred to as a "Benedict Arnold."

See related definition, "Benedict Arnold."

The French military does not follow the Milley Principle, so they kill their enemies first and then announce doing so.