04-05-2016, 03:39 PM
(04-05-2016, 02:29 PM)bfine32 Wrote: The punishment must be more severe because the cost of failing to follow orders can be more severe. Disobey an order and lives can be lost.
And what of those items I put in bold earlier are disobeying orders that would result in lost lives? I can see an argument made for publicly critiquing the command if you draw out several "if this, then that" scenarios. But I see none otherwise.
(04-05-2016, 02:29 PM)bfine32 Wrote: There are reasonable accomidations made for Religion and if this CPT is the Chaplin for that religion I have zero issue with him wearing the headgear and beard; nor, would I object to hime wearing such gear while in prayer. However, if he wants to alter his appearance as a member of a rifle squad then I have an issue (moreso the uniform change than the facial hair) as we begin to traverse the slippery slope.
Why? If the regulations stipulate that the accommodations must not effect military readiness and that they must not interfere with helmet or gas mask use, what other concerns would you have with the uniform issue?
