[NTHockey]

I seem to remember the word “lawful” being in that oath. As in obeying lawful orders.

[Big_Harry]

If the military or the law enforcement community launch an assault against the civilian population, (not the traffic stop tasering of old women that seems to be the rage now a days), then the oath that I took on August 10, 1966 which has not been renounced in any form or fashion, allows me to use whatever means necessary to protect the Constitution. I sincerely hope the grievances that we have against the government will be resolved peacefully, and to a happy conclusion, but now is the time to firmly rehearse in your mind just what actions you will take if and when the worst case comes on us.

[El Gato]

I seem to remember the word “lawful” being in that oath. As in obeying lawful orders.

It's not there, but it is understood. I once briefed that very subject, as the most junior officer in my Air Guard E&I squadron.

[ducdriver]

I think it’s still unsettled as to whether any orders are now lawful now. At least it’s not clear to me.