Source: He was at the anti war protest this past week end. ( In Uniform )
2007-01-29 06:37:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
He will be going to Iraq in late March or April. He does "NOT" wat to go.
2007-01-29 06:49:30 · update #1
In uniform?? Yes. Big time. The military is very serious about people who do political activities in uniform. No big deal if he was in civvies. This is unacceptable.
This is the same numbnut who didn't think he'd get sent to Iraq, isn't it?
2007-01-29 06:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps he shouldn't of joined the military. I'm sorry but as an officer in the military I knew I'd have a chance to go to Iraq. The war has been going on for years yet I still joined.
Going to that protest in uniform is an afront to all people in the military that have gone to Iraq. If he doesn't want to go to Iraq, tell him to get out!
2007-01-29 09:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by angeliquedesjardins 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He can get in a lot of trouble for wearing his uniform in an unauthorized manner. They have rules about when they can wear a uniform. Where they his Cammies? He could get NJPed. Those are for WORK. Going to a protest at himself, there shouldn't be an issue. Going to a protest representing the USMC, BIG ISSUE
2007-01-29 06:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by eileengallia 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Since he was in Uniform yes, Im pretty sure there is some kinda reg saying your not supposed to support any kind of political movement in Uniform. Like the democratic party or Republican party. Dont rember the exact reg. on it either.
If he was stationed overseas there is also a reg. that prevents you from joining anti war protest.
2007-01-29 07:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by striderknight2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to the UCMJ, Uniform Code of Military Justice, he can be held liable for protesting in uniform. One he places the uniform on, he is consider a representative of the United States government. If he plans to attend any protest in the future, it would be in his best interest to do it out of uniform and to make sure and point out that he is attending on his own accord, not on behalf of the service.
2007-01-29 07:17:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bradford S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any person in the military has the same rights and freedoms as anyone else in the U.S., with one exception. They are not allowed to be a part of any political rally, protest, fund raiser in uniform. Period. It is not allowed. They can go to and do these functions, but NOT IN UNIFORM!
To answer your question, YES he can be punished and possibly "Dishonorably Discharged" from the military if he was in uniform.
2007-01-29 07:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by mariposa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he's still on active duty, the answer is yes. Your nephew might want to bone up on USMC regulations before he does something like this again. He might also go take a good hard look at the USMJ code of military justice manual. UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
Congressional Code of Military Criminal Law applicable to all military members worldwide.
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ucmj.htm
2007-01-29 06:48:21 · answer #7 · answered by BlackWings5558 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's still enlisted, or reserve, yes he can.
It's a violation of the UCMJ to question or dissent to any actions above you in the Chain-of-Command.
But, he probably won't get called out for it.
*UPDATE*
He doesn't want to go?
There are ways to get out, but it's difficult.
If his newfound pacifism is related to a religious conversion, he can apply to be a conscientious objector, but this is a difficult process. He must prove that it was a true religious conversion, and show that it has changed his life in more ways than just "not wanting to go".
I don't know his situation, but there are hardship waivers. These are nearly impossible to get, but who knows, he may be eligible.
Of course, he could go AWOL, but that would be a very bad idea. For him, it could still be better than going to Iraq.
Regardless, I hope whatever happens is the best thing for him.
2007-01-29 06:44:19 · answer #8 · answered by Richardson '08 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ummm--maybe. There are limits placed on military personnel--necessary for discipline; I'm not criticizing. If he hadn't been in uniform, there'd be no problem. As it is, it depends--military regulations don't prohibit free speech. It's a grey area--depends on what he did and said.
2007-01-29 06:47:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In uniform? I hope he is punished severely. I was a Marine for twenty years and His uniform represents all of us.
he can think what he wants, and go where he wants. but wearing the uniform assumes he is representing a view that we all share.
2007-01-29 06:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by Curt 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋