[alpowolf]

While I would like to see more facts before making a judgement, I am appalled by the attitude of so many, that an officer disobeying orders is of no consequence. When this officer's soldiers disobey his orders, just what will he say to them?

There are times--especially in wartime--when a soldier must disobey, because of conditions his superiors are unaware of. But in those cases said soldier must then take responsibility for that decision. Not in the modern way that so many of our "leaders" do, saying "I take responsibility" while accepting no consequences.

[Poohbah]

While I would like to see more facts before making a judgement, I am appalled by the attitude of so many, that an officer disobeying orders is of no consequence. When this officer's soldiers disobey his orders, just what will he say to them?

West apparently gave two enlisted soldiers Article 15s for beating this Iraqi.

He who cannot command himself cannot command others...