Unfortunately, the Big Green Machine has tolerated multiple cases of insubordination and Soldiers who have gone AWOL in a manner which could be considered desertion during this non-war. Never anything this flagrant, but when they have deserted stateside they have often failed to prosecute beyond a UCMJ slap on the wrist. There would be plenty of volunteers for his well deserved firing squad, but I doubt he's losing sleep over it.
Might have a better chance here: Taliban Charges Bowe Bergdahl With Desertion
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Maybe the former detainees have tracking devices and explosives hidden up their butts so they unwittingly become "reverse" terrorist bombers against their own kind.
Maybe the former detainees have tracking devices and explosives hidden up their butts so they unwittingly become "reverse" terrorist bombers against their own kind.
September 17. Not trial by Court Martial, but an Article 32 Hearing.
This will lead to a recommendation by the Article 32 Officer whether to go to trial or to pursue administrative action.
If the Article 32 Officer recommends Trial by Court Martial, the Convening Authority (almost always a General) has the authority to dismiss a Court Trial and seek administrative relief for the accused.
September 17. Not trial by Court Martial, but an Article 32 Hearing.
This will lead to a recommendation by the Article 32 Officer whether to go to trial or to pursue administrative action.
If the Article 32 Officer recommends Trial by Court Martial, the Convening Authority (almost always a General) has the authority to dismiss a Court Trial and seek administrative relief for the accused.
I don't see Bergdahl getting a stiff sentence. He will not be tried and sentenced to Prison. He will most likely be given a "General" discharge.
Any General who would approve of prosecution by Court Martial will end his career in the Obama Regime, especially after the Regime traded five heinous terrorists for a deserter.
Be well.
Get the wood chipper for him and his father