Posted on May 4, 2016
Do you believe that these West Point first classman are violating the UCMJ by making a political statement while in uniform?
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DOD directive 1344.10 states:
-A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may:
4.1.1.3. Join a partisan or nonpartisan political club and attend its meetings when NOT in uniform, subject to the restrictions of subparagraph 4.1.2.4. (See DoD Instruction 1334.1 (Reference (c).)
From the article "Racism Within West Point"
http://www.inthearenafitness.com/index.php/racism-within-west-point
-A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may:
4.1.1.3. Join a partisan or nonpartisan political club and attend its meetings when NOT in uniform, subject to the restrictions of subparagraph 4.1.2.4. (See DoD Instruction 1334.1 (Reference (c).)
From the article "Racism Within West Point"
http://www.inthearenafitness.com/index.php/racism-within-west-point
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Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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It depends on intention. Was it intended to be a political statement for public consumption...then yes it is inappropriate. On the other hand it could also be a picture that was intended to be private for those participating...to not be published then i would say no.
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A fist in the air. Ok. It seems to be iso blm. Is it admitted or confirmed that this is their message? If so then yes. It is not acceptable in military uniform. If you disagree with the regs, then the military may not be your forte' in life. Laws are made by congress for the general public. Military regs are made for those contracted in uniform. Follow the rules Soldiers. From the most menial of tasks to the most complex. You are held to a different standard. A higher standard. Being an officer means you accept that charge. Lead from the front! Black, White, Asian, European, Brown etc... If you are a US Military officer, you are an American citizen and a SOLDIER!!! Lead from the front!!!
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It's as clear as black and white . Wake up up you and smell the arm pit.
UCMJ let the Jag's do the job. Black Woman want to put their asses on the line , Let them .
UCMJ let the Jag's do the job. Black Woman want to put their asses on the line , Let them .
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dunno dont care.. saw this video shared today and has similar hand language so if got confused with each other .. just sharing what saw earlier i didnt go looking for it
https://www.facebook.com/ModernRevolution/videos/ [login to see] 90543/
https://www.facebook.com/ModernRevolution/videos/ [login to see] 90543/
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Black Girl standing on US Flag as US Servicemen turn their back, literally, as it happens.Ladies and Gents, this is the poster child for stupidity....
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Not sure. I need more info in order to provide some context. After that I can give a better answer.
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These are not kids. These are adults making choices whether right or wrong. We can all have our opinions but if they fall under the sane jurisdiction as all DOD does then let them see what what military justice is about.
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Suck it up buttercup. You're in the Army. Everybody is racist in one form or another.
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We are NOT allowed to do this type of thing while in uniform it is in the UCMJ.
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i grew up in the 60's this was the salute of the black panthers i find it offensive, if we're gonna remove memorials and flags, for confederate soldiers, then we need to remove shit like this
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PO1 Scott VanBoskirk
CPT (Anonymous) - This was probably an authorized event by the CO in charge. Based on what I have read on the picture in question, there was no authorization for that one.....
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PO1 Scott VanBoskirk
Based on what I can see of the background, if this is Mardi Gras, it is not a parade in New Orleans. And because the beads are only green, I would venture this is not Mardi Gras at all.
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If these cadets are indeed making a political statement with this photo then they are violating the UCMJ. However right, proper, or otherwise their cause may be, to make the statement while wearing the uniform of a USMA cadet inadvertently but inevitably implies that USMA supports that movement. As they are cadets they have no authority to make such a statement. If they way to support BLM they need to get out of uniform to do it.
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