Can the Army make the Covid vaccine mandatory?

2021-08-16T11:07:33-04:00

There are talks of the vaccine being mandatory next month. What happens if a Soldier denies the shot?

Response by SPC Kevin Ford made Aug 16 at 2021 11:09 AM

2021-08-16T11:09:48-04:00

UCMJ action likely for failure to follow a legal order. Eventual separation. We all got many, many vaccinations during basic training, what do you think would have happened if one of us said no?

"Commanders have several options for dealing with troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines including issuing them a letter of reprimand or taking other administrative action; using nonjudicial punishment to push them to get vaccinated; referring troops to an administrative separation board for failure to obey an order; or even referring service members to courts-martial, as happened in the past when troops refused to get vaccinated for anthrax, Kuhn said."

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/military-troops-refuse-mandatory-covid-vaccines/

Here’s what will happen to US troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines

'Some people will be court-martialed.'

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2021 11:11 AM

2021-08-16T11:11:37-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Search on "Can the Army make the Covid vaccine mandatory?" to find the other posts dealing with this Topic. FDA Approval of the Vaccines are expected by Labor Day. Is there a reason that you do not want the shot?

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/once-the-covid-19-vaccine-becomes-mandatory-within-the-military-what-type-of-separation-will-those-refusing-receive

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/when-will-covid-19-vaccines-receive-full-fda-approval/ar-AAN8VO0?ocid=uxbndlbing

Once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes mandatory within the military, what type of separation will...

This has been a topic a few of my coworkers and I have had, regarding COVID and the inevitable mandate for the vaccine within our ranks. While I understand the likelihood of the vaccine being mandatory currently, as an emergency approval, is unlikely... eventually that will not be the case and it will be mandated. What type of separation do you think those resisting will receive?

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 16 at 2021 11:16 AM

2021-08-16T11:16:43-04:00

Yes they can. If you don't take a mandatory vaccination without a medical excusal, you will be processed for medical discharge. Saw it happen with plague shots in my time in service. Military is very "narrow minded" about this situation. I had the COVID shots. No adverse side effects. Take the shot unless you doctor tells you not to.

Response by MSgt Hamish Barrett made Aug 16 at 2021 11:25 AM

2021-08-16T11:25:20-04:00

DoD made the anthrax vaccine mandatory no matter how sick it made one.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 16 at 2021 11:48 AM

2021-08-16T11:48:46-04:00

Can the Military make specific vaccines mandatory? You already know the answer to this. I'm sure your shot card is full of mandatory vaccines you have received.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2021 1:03 PM

2021-08-16T13:03:52-04:00

At a minimum. Bar to re enlist, flag on medical, no positive action, no schools, no promotions.
And this is if coc is nice and you have short time left.
Take the shot, I did. Only side affects was my tongue forked and now I have an urge to vote democrat

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2021 1:05 PM

2021-08-16T13:05:36-04:00

SECDEF and his team of lawyers says yes

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Aug 16 at 2021 2:59 PM

2021-08-16T14:59:21-04:00

Short answer yes...long answer HELL YES!!!

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Aug 16 at 2021 6:42 PM

2021-08-16T18:42:31-04:00

Disciplinary action followed by innoculation

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2021 8:53 PM

2021-08-16T20:53:04-04:00

Do you think all the other shots you got weren’t mandatory in your career.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Aug 17 at 2021 9:25 AM

2021-08-17T09:25:51-04:00

get the shot, period