Even though they were granted immunity from prosecution for their actions in the Haditha incident itself, as far as I know the false statements and testimony are a seperate matter.
Since deliberate deceit does direct dishonor to Corps Fidelity, I would think discharges could be less than Honorable and benefits withheld.
That depends on how much hay the Corps thinks these two will make upon separation. Other Than Honorable discharges can be appealed after 6 month, and possibly upgraded to Good Conduct. If the government feels these guys are going to make a stink, they'll get OTHs. If they think these guys will roll over, they push for Bad Conduct Discharges. This is one of those cases where they can send a very clear message to the rank and file, and they may do it.
That's just my 2 cents.
jafusafr: "...it’s unlawful command influence for SECNAF to direct an administrative discharge - that’s the decision of the unit commander, to be acted on by the Special Court Martial Convening Authority. As a former military defense counsel, I’d have a ball with the procedural aspects of that case. “Two wrongs don’t make a right” is perfectly applicable here..."
Noted. Thank you.