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It looks like Milley and his incipient junta need not only to be fired, but also to be tried in a court martial on charges of insubordination, as a lesser included charge to that of sedition as set out in Article 94 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice -

“Two types of mutiny are defined in Article 94, but both require an attempt to “usurp or override military authority.”

An individual or a group may commit mutiny by creating violence or disturbance.

Mutiny by refusing to obey orders or perform duties requires action by two or more persons in resisting “lawful military authority.” The insubordination may or may not be preconceived and does not have to be active or violent. Intent may be proven through words or interpreted through acts, omissions, or surrounding circumstances.

Sedition requires action that is resistant to civil authority. The action need not be violent nor create a disturbance.

Failure to prevent and suppress a mutiny or sedition is used when the accused did not take reasonably necessary measures appropriate to the circumstances to prevent or suppress a mutiny [or sedition].

Failure to report a mutiny or sedition occurs when the accused fails to “take all reasonable means to inform” others of an occurring sedition or mutiny. The prosecution may determine the circumstances in question would have led a reasonable person to believe mutiny or sedition was occurring; therefore, the accused failed to report. While failure to report a mutiny or sedition falls under Article 94, a failure to report an impending mutiny or sedition falls under the jurisdiction of dereliction of duty.” https://www.mymilitarylawyers.com/ucmj-article-94-mutiny-or-sedition/

“Gen. Mark Milley was absurdly celebrated as a hero for telling other military officers not to obey the direct orders of the President of the United States” - that’s the prima facie case for sedition under the UCMJ…

Swift action needs to be taken here.

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Leara's avatar

Extremely informative post. Thank you for taking the time to write it.

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