Disgusted with what he perceived as the government's lack of trust in the military, Oerip tendered his resignation, although he continued to serve as an advisor to the Minister of Defence, Vice President Hatta.
Muak dengan sikap pemerintah yang menurutnya kurang percaya pada militer, Oerip mengajukan pengunduran dirinya, namun tetap bertugas sebagai penasihat Menteri Pertahanan sekaligus Wakil Presiden, Muhammad Hatta.