[XJarhead]

There is a problem inherent here. If a colonel-grade commander does this, what message is being sent to Private Snuffy in A Battery? These charges were brought by a fine division commander. Basically, the problem is that there is a very thin line between an army and an armed mob. By definition West set an ugly precedent for his command.

That is exactly why they have to come down on him. If an O-5 can publicly disobey his lawful orders and do this to prisoners, than PFC Bag of Donuts is no longer obligated to follow those orders either. Good order and discipline requires that he be punished for this.

[Poohbah]

If an O-5 can publicly disobey his lawful orders and do this to prisoners, than PFC Bag of Donuts is no longer obligated to follow those orders either. Good order and discipline requires that he be punished for this.

Bump for those who have kept the faith.

[B4Ranch]

"PFC Bag of Donuts"

Are you looking to get your butt stomped? I don't know if you held an 'O' or an 'E' rank but I will say this, "Those are fightin words, JarHead"

[GigaDittos]

I understand your point, but I think there is room for good judgment here. This is war, and I'm not so sure it's that cut and dried.

[JasonC]

Oh horsefeathers. Everyone knows an Lt. Col. is trusted to make tougher calls than a PFC. That's what they are for.