[Ispy4u]

The soldiers have no need to walk on egg shells, they have been taught exactly what is expected of them concerning handling of prisoners.

There is no need to fear if you are doing the right thing, sometimes the right thing is tough to do, but we've all been there before.

I don't think his punishment will be harsh at all, it was probably never intented to be harsh but the evidence supported the charge of aggravated assault and in order to present uniform discipline and justice, get out or court martial were the fair options.

[Just another Joe]

I don't think his punishment will be harsh at all, it was probably never intented to be harsh

I tend to disagree with you on this also.
They will make an example of LTC West if they possibly can.
The plea bargain to resign with no retirement was too harsh to begin with. They almost HAD to know that he would not take that and he would go to the court martial.
Someone wants to burn this man bad. I'm not sure who has made that decision but, IMO, that decision has been made.