As you probably know, dismissal from the service for an officer is the equivalent of at least a bad conduct discharge for an enlisted man or woman. In addition to being dismissed from the service, you lose your veterans benefits, it is tough to impossible to get a security clearance, etc. This will put some major road blocks in his path.
As indicated in one of my earlier posts in this thread, the military jury, if it felt compelled to find him guilty of something, was compassionate in finding him guilty of voluntary manslaughter (a lesser offense than murder). They were also merciful in simply dismissing him from the service without fine or prison time.
I agree with you. It is just talking with beloved as he faced situations of a similar nature in Iraq. Sometimes you just act and hope that you are doing the right thing, ensuring your troops are safe and alive. Then you worry about the others.
I am sure they will appeal. I would certainly say a second review might be a good idea.
They did show mercy. Why, well we may never know.
Please, While the Officer that commited the "offense" walks, the two NCO's receive felony convictions, 3 years in Prison and no doubt will be unfavorably discharged after time served. Their lives are destroyed. You cannot argue this is justice.
The article doesn't mention it, but I bet the two NCO's were convicted of Conspiracy, by virtue of trying to cover their Captain.
This is sickening. Rank provides privilege, but also greater responsibility and ACCOUNTABILITY.