[Dr. Franklin]

Not sure that’s right. A military court operates under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Maybe some legal types on FR can opine on this...

The pardon power in the U.S. Constitution was left vague and is subject to judicial "gloss", (interpretation). Without doing any research, I think the pardon protects someone from further criminal prosecutions, BUT accepting that pardon can be considered an admission of guilt. If he is retired, Trump may be able to recall him to active duty to demote him in rank as CIC for insubordination.

[Bikkuri]

THAT would be a howl.. demoted to E-1!!
I Love that idea :D

[Ford4000]

Removing his security clearances would be a no-brainer.

[Starboard]

That’s an interesting possibility (”recall him to active duty to demote him in rank as CIC for insubordination”). Trump needs to make an example of him to discourage any similar egregious acts in the future. Its clear that Milley did not respect the CIC or feel compelled to honor the chain of command WRT his superior’s authority. In our system, with civilian control over the military, we cannot tolerate such insubordination.