Once a President-Elect takes the oath of office on the 20th, he’s the President. The only thing that can remove him (or her)is an impeachment preceding the house and a conviction in the Senate, no if, no buts and no ands.
Your friend, if bold enough to not show up could be court-martialed under at least four violations of the UCMJ that come to mind immediately, probably many more - things like disobeying a direct order, missing a movement, unauthorized absence, dereliction of duty, the list goes on and on.
Interesting question. I’m on the Inactive Ready Reserve list, so I’m in the same situation.
I’m supposed to obey lawful orders; and, as an officer, I’m sworn to defend the constitution.
I’m positive that, if I refused to report for duty, I would get a dozen charges slapped on me, unrelated to Obama’s legitimacy. So, I would report....
But, I wouldn’t like it; and, I would be demoralized.
Mr. President Elect, tear down this wall of silence. Do it for the morale of this country’s armed forces.
Yeah. Any one who wants to spend time in the brig can do so. But Obummer is the president on 1/20/09 unless something WAY beyond the discretion of the average soldier happens.
Hmm, then why did they make us swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution? I guess they still do that.
At some point, "I was just following orders", does not cut it, Google Nuremberg Trials
Easy decision? Heck no, but whoever said it would be easy? But that is what you swear to do. Against All Enemies, which could someday, include a usurper.
I agree. But that does not also preclude the service member from legally challenging the qualifications of the holder of the office if he feels he is not constitutionally qualified. He or she can do this while obeying the orders.