I'd like for you to point that part out, as the only other reference is here:
From the commentary/guidance for Article 92:
“An order is presumed lawful. … A general order or regulation is lawful unless it is contrary to the Constitution, the laws of the United States, or lawful superior orders …”
BrikoX@lemmy.zip 13 hours ago
Again, order can be ruled illegal later, but until the military court makes that determination, you will be held in breach of UCMJ for refusing to obey an order.
If you have some time listen to youtu.be/TwPLqGkYnBA where an actual JAG explains it better than I can.
Talaraine@fedia.io 13 hours ago
So the Nuremburg trials still hold fast as an example here. A soldier can make the determination to undergo potential courtmartial, or he can avoid the death squad. I know which one I'd pick. We don't have mindless soldiers in our military.
If an order violates the law, they are wise to disobey, just as I said.