Re: [FT] Morale Re: [SG2] weapons

--- damosan@comcast.net wrote:
> > Yes it is.	Remember, your average O3 and higher
> would
> > rather chop off sensitive bits of personal anatomy
> > than endanger his promotion chances.
> 
> Back in my military days (late 80s and early 90s)
> they had a concept in the Army of a lawful order. 
> Where does that play in when ordered to do something
> stupid?  The lawful order bit might not apply fully
> in the face of the enemy but what are your thoughts?

It is a lawful order for a TF Commander to tell his
destroyer screen to engage the enemy.  That's why they
are there.  Using the idea of 'lawful order' to cover
cowardice would not get past your defense counsel,
much less the court-martial panel.

John

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