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littlemissmartypants

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11. With the draft it was CO status, conscientious objection.

Reply to efhmc (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 09:25 PM

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In the current case, with a volunteer force, soldiers have a legal duty to refuse orders that breach international statutes as in war crimes. The only other idea is maybe through administrative discharge.

But I'm not an expert.

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