This got me thinking when I watched Full Metal Jacket when Private Pyle kills the drill instructor. What would have happend to him, or a person in real life, if he didn't commit suicide. Would they be tested for mental illness or stress, is there a private court for military crimes?
2007-09-12 15:47:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Of the 30 odd fabled ways to crash and burn, this is one of the worst.
He would have a general court martial under the UCMJ. Depending on the circumstances he would be tried for murder by the military, or it could be turned over to civilian authorities to be tried for murder. I don't believe the latter is the policy of the military.
2007-09-12 16:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by sheik_sebir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A free trip to Leavenworth Military Prison & a Dishonorable. Death sentence is possible if it is 1st degree Murder. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. All Military Are governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice & is part of the federal system. Not a "private court." You would face trial by military Court Martial.
2007-09-12 16:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably 10 years and a dishonorable discharge. Maybe life or the death penalty if he actually pulled the trigger.
I doubt they'd test for mental illness, but maybe the lawyer would have this done. The Army tends to ridicule and abuse folks with mental or stress-related problems; at least it did more than 20 years ago. Not sure about now; hope it's gotten better.
2007-09-12 15:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
under the Unified Code of Military Justice UCMJ he would be first apprehended then arrested brought forward for an article 32 hearing (kinda like a grand jury) brought before a courts martial convicted and sentenced to death unless there was mitigating circumstances like mental illness then life and down and he would serve every day no "good time" for military prisoners also he is subject to the magic words "in the time of war" the punishments are worse in that category
2007-09-12 16:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by dead7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see two problems. First you were insubordinate to a superior officer and then you committed battery. I don't imagine the DI would strike you because that would potentially get him in trouble. But, he could bring you up on charges which could result in you seeing the inside of a cell and dismissal from the service with a less than honorable discharge. That is worse than any beating could possibly be. And your family would be so proud. No, the DI wouldn't have to touch you to get satisfaction. He also could PT the rest of your unit because of your behavior which would make you very unpopular with your peers. Your unit might then be inclined to introduce you to the time old tradition of an after-hours blanket party.
2016-05-18 02:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by mariko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other Drill Sergeants would take the rifle and break it off in his as*!
2007-09-12 15:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing good! Live in a nice dark cell.
2007-09-12 18:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by jaa9636 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have yet to hear of this ever happening in the history of the Marine Corps
2007-09-12 16:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by LAVADOG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
military prison or get yourself a good lawyer for insanity defense.
2007-09-12 15:52:31 · answer #9 · answered by BrushPicks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
court martial resulting in life sentance.
2007-09-12 15:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋