The whole argument that the orders are lawful can only come from the claim that officers have their own, personal authority.
This is at odds with all of established military law; all officers are authorized the use of authority by their superior... all the way to the Constitution authorizing authority to the Commander-In-Chief.
Red Steel, IIRC, you had some awesome references regarding this.
Once again, what you are saying is nonsense, but you are entitled to your opinion.
I am also entitled to mine which is based on my knowledge and experience:
25 years as an active duty commissioned officer
Prosecutor in Courts Martial
Member Courts Martial Panels
President of Boards and Courts Martial, the result of one of these reached the Supreme Court where the decision was affirmed.
Commander multiple times exercising UCMJ authority.
The complete silliness of your argument has already been demonstrated by the decisions of the Military Judge, the events of 14 Dec will confirm it. Even LTC Lakin’s civilian defense attorney agrees with the Military Judge, so I’m not exactly going out on a limb here.