U.S. federal law prohibits intentionally urging U.S. service members to disobey orders or to undermine military discipline, and that offense can carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
November 24, 2025
high
legal
Criminal prohibition and potential penalty related to encouraging military personnel to disobey orders.
U.S. service members can be assigned to participate in a Civil-Military Coordination Center without entering the adjacent conflict area, such as the Gaza Strip.
November 03, 2025
high
operational
Indicates that military personnel may support coordination activities from outside a conflict zone.
During a federal government shutdown, active-duty U.S. military personnel are required to continue performing their duties while their pay can be temporarily halted until appropriations are restored, after which back pay is typically provided.
October 05, 2025
high
temporal
Describes typical personnel and pay treatment for active-duty service members during lapses in federal appropriations.
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), a U.S. service member who refuses a lawful order may be subject to court-martial.
high
temporal
Legal consequence in U.S. military law for failure to follow lawful orders.