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To: Former Military Chick

To all as well...The penalty for desertion in a combat zone, IS death. Interestingly enough, an officer can pull out his trusty sidearm and summarily execute a soldier who disobey's a direct order or who attempts to desert IN COMBAT...doesn't happen often, but it is lawful.


49 posted on 12/11/2004 4:24:01 AM PST by Jackal007 (Saber Six...Out!)
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To: Jackal007

To all as well...The penalty for desertion in a combat zone, IS death. Interestingly enough, an officer can pull out his trusty sidearm and summarily execute a soldier who disobey's a direct order or who attempts to desert IN COMBAT...doesn't happen often, but it is lawful.

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Can you imagine the liberal outcry if that happened?

The Guardian would have its news story of the year there!


52 posted on 12/11/2004 5:15:14 AM PST by kingsurfer
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