[Hoot Gibson]

This guy probably deserves a reprimand for exercising poor judgment but there is no way that he deserves an "other than honorable" discharge for his actions. His statement that he would not obey unlawful orders is consistent with the UCMJ. If the article is accurate, at worst the sergeant should be allowed to serve out his current term and receive an honorable discharge and not be allowed to re-enlist. Granting him a discharge under other than honorable circumstances would be a very harsh punishment.