Both GK and WO are right to point out why these 2 officers were wrong to do what they did when they did. However, I just wonder what this will do for recruitment in the US, a high profile case sending a young man down when the Iraq war is so unpopular. Could be a case of US Mil shooting itself in the foot. On the other hand discipline needs to be maintained.
One thing is for sure, Blair would have been running for cover if Kendall- Smith had taken his stand when the war was still in progress.