July 1st, 2004  
Iraq n Baq
Milites Gregarius
 

Post; Re: Legality/Ethics of (US) Commissioned Officer Commentary


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Originally Posted by bush musketeer
bad orders should be criticzed and so should bad commanders. especially if it save some of your fellow sodiers from getting shot by not following an order exactly. got to be flexible with orders because battleplans are subject to change without notice at times
There is a difference between bad orders and illegal orders. While a soldier has duty to challenge illegal orders, any order given lawfully shall be followed regardless of the soldier's personal opinion or political state-of-thought.
 
 
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