I think the general did the right thing, but not sure the case rises to the level where he should ignore the chain of command. I’m glad there are still leaders out there willing to do the right thing.
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Seriously? People are about to be slaughtered and you are not sure that rises to the level that would warrant a man ignore a stand down order? What then pray tell would?
I think the UCMJ says we are to report unlawful orders to our superiors. It doesn’t address what happens when the unlawful orders come from the highest authority.
So what DOES rise to the level of ignoring the chain of command? They were begging for help and it was being denied...
But I agree with you on one thing...it is nice to know that our military in the field have SOMEONE at their backs since this administration is not.