[Exmil_UK]

Perhaps Lakin took that oath to defend the constitution too literally.

Or he has made a judgement that Obama will go rogue and attempt a coup after he replaces Gates as SecDef.

Two members of the Weather Underground launched Obama’s political career in their Hyde Park residence, who knows what this man will do to stay in power permanently.

In general I would guess that Lakin feels the US is in great danger, hence the high stakes act of resistance even if it meens his own immolation.

[Non-Sequitur]

Perhaps Lakin took that oath to defend the constitution too literally.

What about his oath to well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office he was filling? Where does refusing to obey his commanding officer and deliberately missing movement fit in with that?

Or he has made a judgement that Obama will go rogue and attempt a coup after he replaces Gates as SecDef.

Then Lakin's judgement may leave a lot to be desired.

In general I would guess that Lakin feels the US is in great danger, hence the high stakes act of resistance even if it meens his own immolation.

I couldn't even begin to guess what Lakin's true motivation is.