PPME Block 2 The Culture of the Navy - Lawful and Unlawful Orders

A commissioned officer may be found guilty violating all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

Article 91 of the UCMJ

A LT received an order from a CDR that contradicted an earlier order given by a CAPT. The LT protested the new order and showed the CDR a written copy of the CAPT's order. The CDR then insisted that his order be followed. What should the LT do?

Follow the order issued by the CDR and report the circumstances of the case to the CAPT

The maximum punishment for insubordinate conduct towards a warrant officer is ______________.

a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for two years

What should a service member do when given an order that is unclear, but appears to be an unlawful order? Select all that apply

-Determine if the order contradicts previously issued orders AND -Ask for clarification of the order, in writing if necessary.

Which of the following is true?

A Seaman that willfully disobeys a lawful order given by a Third Class Petty Officer may be prosecuted under Article 91 of the UCMJ

What is the proper action for a service member to take when given an unlawful order?

Refuse to obey the order and report the incident to higher authority

A Navy LT willfully disobeyed a lawful order given to him by a Marine Corps major. At the time the order was given, the LT had never seen the major before, the major was not in uniform, and the major was not carrying her military ID. Which of the following is true?

The LT might be not guilty of violating article 90 of the UCMJ if he did not know that the person giving him the order was a Marine Corps major.

The maximum penalty for willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer is _________.

death during time of war

In order for a service member to be found guilty of Failure to Obey a General Order ______________.

it must be shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the general order was in effect and that the service member either violated or failed to obey the general order