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Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling is raising concerns that some U.S. military commanders may be preparing to refuse unlawful orders if they believe they violate the Constitution.
Hertling emphasized a foundational principle of the military: service members are obligated to disobey illegal orders, reinforcing that their oath is to the Constitution — not to any individual leader.
His warning comes at a moment of heightened tension, fueling debate over the limits of presidential authority and the role of the military in safeguarding democratic norms.Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling is raising concerns that some U.S. military commanders may be preparing to refuse unlawful orders if they believe they violate the Constitution. Hertling emphasized a foundational principle of the military: service members are obligated to disobey illegal orders, reinforcing that their oath is to the Constitution — not to any individual leader. His warning comes at a moment of heightened tension, fueling debate over the limits of presidential authority and the role of the military in safeguarding democratic norms.
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