Posted on 12/22/2014 4:27:30 PM PST by SeekAndFind
The Army has forwarded the results of its investigation of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's disappearance to a four-star general who will decide if any disciplinary action is warranted.
The general could decide on a number of possible outcomes, ranging from no further action to a possible court martial for the soldier held by the Taliban for five years after he left his post eastern Afghanistan.
"After a thorough investigation and a comprehensive legal review, the investigation concerning Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been forwarded to a General Courts Martial Convening Authority, Gen. Mark Milley, commanding general of Forces Command," the Army said in a statement today.
"Gen. Milley will determine appropriate action -- which ranges from no further action to convening a court martial." The statement added that no further comments about the report and its findings would be made "while disciplinary decisions are pending before commanders."
U.S. Forces Command spokesperson Paul Boyce confirmed that Milley had received the report today.
"The commander will review carefully the Army's facts and findings to determine impartially any appropriate next steps and possible actions," Boyce said. "Given the need to thoroughly review the Army's comprehensive report, we can't speculate on the estimated timing of any possible next steps or actions."
Being Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and desertion are both violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and commanders can determine potential disciplinary outcomes that can include counseling, a reprimand, non-judicial punishment or a court martial.
Bergdahl could also face the possibility of losing out on some of the hundreds of thousands of dollars of back-pay he had earned during his captivity. Bergdahl was held by the Taliban for five years after he disappeared from his unit's outpost in eastern Afghanistan on June 30, 2009.
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From the article no further action...
What did they find? Some claim he’s a deserter, but he may have been trying to pick up local booty or perhaps score some drugs and stumbled into a trap. I don’t know what to think.
Let’s see ... six good troops died trying to rescue him.
And JEBediah Springfield Bush gave Hillary a medal, after four Americans died under the State dept’s care ...
Master Bergdal has already been awarded back pay and a promotion, so I’ll guess at least a Bronze star, w/ valor mebbe to Bowe.
These past six years, what a long, strange trip. Huh?
And that is in fact the headline — typo and all.
B.C.D. His life will be very....interesting (and not in a good way) if he returns to duty.
Invite a Friend ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXg6L0bfkLs
We should start asserting that it is Joe Biden because Obama hasn't qualified. ;)
He mailed his stuff home and sent emails, all of which suggest premeditation to desert and/or join up with the enemy. He also told his colleagues he wanted to explore?
Sixteen people were killed because of this traitor. He should face a firing squad.
I’s A Bad Dream .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiofo-Ly1A8
It’s Freudian, the decision has already been made. This is all Kabuki from the White Hut.
Considering at least two soldiers lost their lives trying to locate Bergdahl, Barry will probably award him the Medal of Honor.
This is ridiculous..since when is a 4-star determining the punishment for an e-3 or 4. That is usually handled at the 0-6 level..the convening authority. I am so glad to be out of the nightmare that once was an honorable profession.
That entire firing squad is a bunch of lefties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-5bI3FtdTs ... Swear Me In ... I’ve Heard Enough Talk!
There was an investigation completed several years ago by a 1st Lieutenant or Captain and Zippy didn't like that outcome.
No, Sir, just a rough sketch.
This is a leftie...
Prediction: Undesirable discharge with all back pay.
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