[Pukin Dog]

Plus, have you considered the statement made by the offer made not to prosecute at all if LTC West resigned short of his 20 years - not exactly confidence in a air tight case.

I do not agree with respect to West being overcharged.

You should not listen to TV commentators with respect to offering not to charge West. This is common practice, to avoid taxing the limited resources of JAG staff, and to spare the Army from the publicity this case would generate. Col. West is responsible for making this a public matter. It has no bearing on whether or not they felt they could prove their case. I'll remind you again, that you should not compare JAG operations to civilian courts. You will find yourself to be wrong with respect to intent. But we will see soon enough.

[colorado tanker]

You might want to read the Manual for Courts Martial before lecturing me about military justice or the elements of the offense of aggravated assault.