Testify said:
I know this is kind of silly. But I need some help answering this.
My roommate is always asking me "what would they do if I refused to get up in the morning and just continued to lay in bed?" or "what would they do if I didn't want to run or workout?"
He knows they can't hit you and I have no answer for him. Does anyone know what the consequences would be for this?
Thanks
Well this actually happened on a course I was on a few years back (1990). Tpr Slack didn't want to get out of bed. 2 people flipped his cot with him in it. (we were living in Mod tents with palates for floors). Slack landed on his back, half on-half off the last palate. Slack got out of bed the next day quickly when everyone else did.
Problem solved.
The charge is one option (depending, it could go Summary Trial OR Courts-Martial). I HAVE seen this particular charge get thrown out because the NCO said "get out of bed" vice "get out of bed right
now. The pers DID get out of bed, albeit 15 minutes later, so it was dismissed under the "disobeyed a lawful command" stuff...lame, I know but it happened. Extra duties are another. Stoppage of leave. Defaulters parade. Recorded Warnings. Note to file on Pers File. Verbal warning. How about the way the rest of your section/crew/troop etc would treat you? The endless crap jobs that would come your way AFTER it is all over?
Personally, I like the Stoppage of Leave or Defaulters Parade options. More time for the mbr to think about his total stupidity and unprofessional conduct.
And more fun for the Duty NCO on a boring weekend duty. 8)
Oh I forgot to add...the MPs COULD arrest for your azz for committing a Service Offence, and send a nice MP Report to your CO/RSM. They can't CHARGE, but can arrest.
Hopefully this is just the silly question it appears to be as opposed to "a information recce" but if it is going to happen, can you let me know when/where? I could use some entertainment.