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Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 88 –<\/strong>
\nContempt Toward Public Officials states: \u201cAny commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nCommunications from top leadership at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) shows the instruction of active duty and retired service members that they are forbidden from criticizing Joe for his stunning incompetence that led to the melt down in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
Via email, the Naval Intelligence Chief of Staff, Captain Scott Chesbrough, reminded current and former members of the Navy to follow the UCMJ guidance that prohibits criticizing senior government leadership.<\/p>\n
Poetrooper sends.<\/p>\n
EXCLUSIVE: Active Duty, Retired Naval Intelligence Members Told They Cannot \u2018Disrespect\u2019 Biden Over Afghanistan Debacle<\/h3>\n
By Chrissy Clark<\/strong><\/p>\n
Top leadership at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) informed active duty and retired service members that they cannot condemn President Joe Biden amid the chaotic \u2014 and now deadly \u2014 pullout of American troops from Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
In an email from the ONI\u2019s Chief of Staff, ONI members were reminded that per a Uniform Code of Military Justice and Department of Defense Directive clause they cannot disrespect senior government leadership. This includes the President, Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, and more.<\/p>\n
The email reads:<\/p>\n
Given the heightened political and social atmosphere surrounding Afghanistan, it is important to remind our uniformed personnel (active duty and reservists on temporary active duty) and military retirees of their responsibilities and obligations under Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Department of Defense Directive 1344.10. While it is vital to protect the constitutional right of freedom of expression for these groups, consistent with mission accomplishment, national security, and good order and discipline, it\u2019s important to remember certain limitations. Namely, uniformed personnel and military retirees are prohibited from disrespecting senior government leadership (e.g. the President, Vice President, Congress, Secretary of Defense, Service Secretaries, etc.)<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This policy was just as vehemently enforced during the Trump administration too, no doubt. I am not a military lawyer, but I think the good Captain should check with JAG before making threats to stifle the First Amendment rights of civilian employees and retried service members with legal action under the UCMJ.<\/p>\n