if a lieutenant refuse to go to war in Iraq how much jail time do you get?

Answer 1

Unless it is an unlawful, there is no right to refuse to go. Going to Iraq is not an unlawful order therefore he/she has to go. If this LT refuses to go to war in Iraq he/she could end up serving time in Leavenworth. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) he/she could be charged:
ART. 87. MISSING MOVEMENT
Any person subject to this chapter who through neglect or design misses the movement of a ship, aircraft, or unit with which he is required in the course of duty to move shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ART. 133. CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
Any commissioned officer, cadet, or midshipman who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Anyway, if he/she refuses, all respect will be forever lost by everyone they know. Why? Because this LT abandoned his countrymen who need him to survive. The Lt is a leader, a freakin leader, what kind of message does that send to the men in your platoon that you aren't going but I expect you to go and get shot at and maybe die. I'd say the Lt has lost perspective and what it means to be an officer and a leader in our country's military. Regardless, I'd say 1 year in Iraq is a better deal than 7,8 years in prison.. your choice. Semper Fi

Answer 2

If this were the case and an officer refuses an order or instruction then he could possibly face any kind of punishment court marshal proceedings deem suitable ,,,, Among other things his charges could also include mutiny ,,,, During WW II It was permissible for a watch captain to shoot anyone found sleeping on duty ,,,, And a refusal to carry out a direct order by anyone ,,,, Officer or enlisted man alike ,,,,, resulted in a general court marshal with a firing squad as a possibility ,,,,, Mutiny of any kind or to any degree was never tolerated ,,,, Now though they'd probably just break him back to civilian with a dishonorable discharge ,,,,This sort of thing would certainly hit the news and with the Bush administration and the situation as it is right now ,,, The public out cry would definitely make a difference ,,,,, This war is just another Viet Nam to the corporate/political sectors delight ,,,, They are raking allot of money in on this situation and it only cost 98 lives during October ,,,,, Very cost effective if you ask them ,,,,, It's always very easy to be brave when you command from the rear where they keep the gear ,,,,

Answer 3

Well first of if he is a lieutenant then he should know that he has an obligation to serve and fight for his country. He should have asked himself this before he joined the defence force. He has made a commitment to do these things. If he doesn't then what the hell is he doing there? I'm not sure about the jail thing. Sorry.

Answer 4

Desertion and Disobeying a Superior Commanding Officer during a time of War, which is what this would be, is a capital offense in the military. So death is the most severe punishment that could be given, but very likely would not.

Answer 5

I'm not sure, but they should get no less then 20 years for disobeying a direct order,and should also be stripped of their rank,and pension. If you are in the military,and don't want to go to war then you shouldn't have joined in the first place

Answer 6

That would depend upon what you were specifically charged with and whether or not there was a loss of life as a result of you disobeying the order. It might be as little as 30 days in the brigg or as much as life in Leavenworth.

Answer 7

If a Lt. refuses to go to war he is court marshaled and looses his rank and his retirement.

Answer 8

he could be executed as a deserter.... i think