Posted on Mar 25, 2014
Publicizing Senior Military Leader Punishments - Good Idea?
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The military has always been pretty good at showcasing punishments for junior NCOs and Soldiers throughout the command (posting redacted findings) , but what about our seniors NCOs and officers?<br><br>QUESTION:<br>Should the military more aggressively publicize UCMJ/courts-martial punishments/results for our senior leaders? Why or why not?<br><br>BACKGROUND:<br>There has been congressional attempts to remove certain UCMJ/courts-martial power from military commanders in an attempt to reduce the appearance of cover-ups or "taking care/protecting our own".
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SFC Michael Hasbun
So if right now, right here on RP, I accuse you of touching my naughty bits, you're ok with Stars and Stripes running a full page article about you tomorrow, just so you can serve as an example?
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<p>I was in a discussion with the Army Vice Chief of Staff today and he said his son sent him a message concerning the very public case of the General Officer that's been in the news quite a bit lately pertaining to a sexual assault courts martial.....General Campbell (the Vice Chief) has a son in the Army (his son is a Specialist), his son sent a message to dad that said "if it were me, they'd bury me".</p><p><br></p><p>So, I believe it's an absolutely great idea to publish, as long as they are guilty of the crime......it would erase some of the stigma that does exist concerning a rank has its privileges mindset...my only issue is if the senior leader is not guilty they cannot get their good reputation back however, if they are guilty I say go ahead with the freedom of speech and let the public know we are policing our ranks, ALL RANKS!<br></p>
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MSgt Mike Brown; MBTI-CP; MA, Ph.D.
Absolutely agree that findings resulting in a guilty verdict should be published. No-one on active duty is above the law (UCMJ). This should not turn into a witch-hunt, but (again), published ONLY in the resultant of a guilty verdict. Respectfully Submitted, MJB
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CSM Michael J. Uhlig
If I understand the situation correctly, this individual admitted guilt to the same people he tried to pass himself off as earning a medal that many of my own Soldiers and Marines have died earning. He got what he had coming to him, he got exposed and deserved to be called out. Just glad he will not be leading our sons and daughters any longer. How the hell are you going to try to wear a Purple Heart you did not earn 2LT R. Asatov? I have no sympathy whatsoever for this liar.
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Absolutely, I feel if found guilty, just like our jr counterparts, that our punishment should be public. this way there is no "swept under the carpet" feeling from the Jr leaders and enlisted.
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