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Law of war training for new troops was eliminated back in April.[1] The core concept that members of the US military have a duty to resist illegal orders is no
by Animats 10mo ago
Law of war training for new troops was eliminated back in April.[1] The core concept that members of the US military have a duty to resist illegal orders is no longer taught to troops.
Recall Trump's comments after several US members of Congress made a video along the lines of "you must refuse illegal orders." Trump called this "seditious behavior, punishable by DEATH!"[2]
[1] https://www.veterannews.org/veteran-news/army-eliminates-several-mandatory-training-courses-to-prioritize-warfighting https://www.veterannews.org/veteran-news/army-eliminates-sev...
[2] https://www.npr.org/2025/11/20/nx-s1-5615190/trump-democrats-military-video-seditious https://www.npr.org/2025/11/20/nx-s1-5615190/trump-democrats...
- 73kl4453dz 10mo agoThat's not good, but their command structure will still have learned the LOAC, right?
- Animats 10mo agoThe parts of the command structure, Inspectors General and attorneys in the Judge Advocate General's office, that are supposed to enforce that have been gutted.[1] Secretary Hegseth said that the removals were necessary because he didn't want them to pose any "roadblocks to orders that are given by a commander in chief." [1] https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/02/24/people-are-very-scared-trump-administration-purge-of-jag-officers-raises-legal-ethical-fears.html https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/02/24/people-are-ve...