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Nov 28, 2025
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What legal duty do U.S. service members have to refuse unlawful orders under the Geneva Conventions?

U.S. service members are legally required to refuse orders that are unlawful; following an illegal order is not a defense and can expose a subordinate to criminal liability under U.S. and internationa...

Nov 26, 2025

How do courts-martial determine whether an order is legal or unlawful under the UCMJ?

Courts-martial treat the legality of an order as a question of law to be decided by a military judge, using concepts like “manifest unlawfulness” and established criminal statutes as anchors; service ...