Lt. Ehren Watada

[darin]

I know the Marines enforces Art 87 (missing movement). I just wasn't aware if any of the other services do. I believe the Navy does as well. IF so, that's another charge against him.

That's the principle charge against him.

[Gunny]

That's the principle charge against him.

I thought it was disobeying a lawful order.

[darin]

I thought it was disobeying a lawful order.

A movement order is a lawful order.

[Gunny]

A movement order is a lawful order.

I see. So you're saying the movement itself is violation of an order. My interpretation of Art 87 is missing movement is a violation of Art 87. Art 92 is failure to obey an order.

The Marines hammer you for both as separate charges.

[darin]

I see. So you're saying the movement itself is violation of an order. My interpretation of Art 87 is missing movement is a violation of Art 87. Art 92 is failure to obey an order.

The Marines hammer you for both as separate charges.

He may have been given OTHER lawful orders, too.

According to The Army Times:

Watada, 28, is charged with missing movement after refusing to deploy with his unit, the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The Army also proceeded with charges of conduct unbecoming an officer for statements he made to journalists and at a veterans convention.