Military officers cannot follow UNLAWFUL orders no matter WHO gives them the order. They are subject to COURTMARTIAL or CIVILIAN arrest/trial. See Article 90 and 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
All commanders have access to LEGAL COUNSEL. If prohibited by LAW, they must REFUSE.
@angrystaffer.bsky.socialIf the Commander of Southern Command is stepping down less than a year into his tenure, I’m guessing we’re about to find out the intelligence picture on these “narco-terrorist” vessels that we’re blowing out of the water isn’t as solid as it’s being portrayed.