Is it a lawful order that a soldier has to obey when the commander tells the soldier he must get rid of his pets. What I have read under UCMJ for Manual Of Courtmartials a lawful order has to be related to military duty. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2006-11-16 01:24:22 · 10 answers · asked by Adam O 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
That depends on what has occured. Has the animal bitten someone? Is this a repeated offense? Has the service member been charged with animal cruelty? Trying to run a shelter? Trying to establish a breeding business on base?
The commander can order the service member to do anything that is for the "good of the command". So, if the commander has determined that the soldier is violating laws/regulations, in danger of violating laws/regulations, creating a health hazard, or has dangerous animals, then the answer is "YES".
2006-11-16 01:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on a number of factors. Are the pets kept on base? In base housing? In a barracks? Under those situations it could be a definite yes.
If the animals are interferring with the ability to do the job (I can't stand watch, I have to take care of my dog) I would think they could.
Related to military duty can be loosely contained.
2006-11-16 01:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If there is a ligit claim to the CO that those pets are being a problem to anyone, I guess the CO has it lock stock and barrel...not much you can do if you live on-base.
But if you live elsewhere, he/they cant do anything about it, again it depends on circumstances...all off duty of course.
On duty circumstances= dont bother fighting it. It shouldnt be any different than that even if I'm wrong on how it'll go down.
2006-11-16 01:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by Diadem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation. Barracks - Yes
Base housing - If the animal has caused problems, then yes.
Living off base - NO, unless civil authorities (a court) has stated you must for what ever reason.
2006-11-16 03:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by Shiva07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably. I know if they get picked up by police or housing or you get a lot of complaints they can take your animals on post.
If they are not allowed anyway - again yes they can.
They have regs on each installation about how many and what type of pets you can have. And if they are not registered by the vets office, you can get into trouble.
2006-11-16 03:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also depends on what these pets are. Are they exoctic pets, you know snakes and such. But yeah last answer is correct, they can if your are in the dorms, but unless you are violating a local ordinance in your town, then they can't make you get rid of a reasonable pet.
2006-11-16 01:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
need more details... like are you living in the barracks or military housing? you are not authorized to have a pet in the barracks. if you are in housing, its a different story. do you have too many pets? have you been found guilty of mistreatment? can't really give an answer.
2006-11-16 01:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What type of pet? state side or over seas, my father had a dog in Vietnam. It wasn't as much pet as working dog. But disobeying an order can get you in heap-em big trouble.
2006-11-16 01:29:59 · answer #8 · answered by roger k 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you live in barracks yes. If you live in quarters, it would have to be done by the Installation Commander, but very unlikely. If you live off the installation then no.
2006-11-16 01:27:14 · answer #9 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
your better off doing what the man wants..he can make life very hard for you...
2006-11-16 01:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by MR B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋