Actually, the E-2 or E-3 would be in less trouble than this Major. The Major is in for a “major” a$$ slapping. The Armed Forces don’t play games about missing movement for any reason.
Actually, missing movement would be dealt with on an individual case basis. I don’t think an E-2or3 would get this kind of publicity, or concern at the level this guy is. Nowadays, they would probably just give him a discharge, and we would never hear about it again.
I agree. Because He’s a Major, the consiquences are going to be harsher. He can kiss his career goodbye. To refuse orders, you damn well better have your hard factual evidence supporting your actions lined up for review. The Major only has strong opinion and strong suspicions That isn’t going to cut it.