If the wording of the following oath is still in effect, an officer does not have to follow the POTUS’ orders:
“I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God.” (DA Form 71, 1 August 1959, for officers.)
THANK YOU for posting that!
Guess many kicking the General pretty hard don’t notice the Oath says zero and ZERO.
Insubordination is still illegal in the Army.
Obama, whether you like him or not (and I don’t), is the President. You cannot do what McCrystal did. If he did it intentionally, he is getting what he deserved. If he did it by mistake—taking this reporter into his confidence—he is an idiot and should be dismissed.
Either way he should be fired.