[Non-Sequitur]

Seems to me that unless the deployment order came directly from the TOTUS or at his request, Maj. Ausprug is obligated to follow the deployment order or risk a dishonorable discharge and perhaps imprisonment.

Bingo. And it's Captain Rhodes who has to follow orders. Major Ausprug is the Army attorney

[Red Steel]

Only lawful orders. The question still remains if Obama can give lawful orders.

[Labyrinthos]

Bingo. And it's Captain Rhodes who has to follow orders. Major Ausprug is the Army attorney.

Thanks for the correction. You seem to agree then, that the deployment order didn't come from 0bama and therefore, his qualifications are irrelevant in ths particular situation.