Isn't Bannon ex-Navy? Can't he be court-martialed down the road for

[Sculpin Beauregard]

his role in trying to destroy the constitution?

[bluedigger]

1. He wasn't a career officer.

Did his time and got out, I believe. (7 years) I think only flag officers (Admirals and Generals) are subject to recall and still under UCMJ after retirement, therefore.

[Hoyt]

2. I think the "ex" means No. Of course, lots of white wingers try to rationalize their crud

by saying, "they took an oath to friend the Constitution." Most comply with this supposed life long oath by buying lots of guns, flying confederate flags, racism, sexist, acting as if they were educated in the 18th Century, and worse.

[LeftInTX]

3. He's not retired

He's just ex.

At the worst, I guess he could loose his VA benefits and not get a flag on his casket. However retirees are in a class by themselves. Retirees are considered "employees".

I think he should have his security clearance revoked. I don't know why he has one.

[NutmegYankee]

4. A civilian Ex-soldier/sailor is only subject to the UCMJ if the offense happened while in Uniform.

If the offense occurs after leaving the service, the UCMJ cannot apply.

To note however, a retiree is considered still subject to the UCMJ as they draw current pay and the gterms of the retirement state as such.

[hack89]

5. No. "Destroy the constitution" is not a chargable offense.

what specific crimes do you have in mind?

[Sculpin Beauregard]

9. Well, his mandate is to dismantle the government.

That seems...unconstitutional, no? But I don't know specifically what crime that would be. But it doesn't seem like a good thing for the American people.

[hack89]

11. No.

Few government functions and even fewer government agencies are mentioned in the Constitution. You could significantly reduce the government without constitutional issues.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

13. Well, my bubble has been burst.

[hack89]

14. Sorry. Beer is a good source of replacement bubbles. Nt

[Sculpin Beauregard]

16. Yes indeedy! Good idea 😊

[UTUSN]

6. The default condition is: *Civilian*

Also, let's not narrow it to "Navy". Just "military".

[Sculpin Beauregard]

8. Thank you for the clarification, no offense intended.

[UTUSN]

12. Aye aye, 'mate

[Lee-Lee]

7. As others have said, that's not how it works.

An servicemember is subject to the UCMJ while actively serving.

An enlisted servicemember who finishes an enlistment fully and leaves is not subject to recall or the UCMJ.

An officer who leaves the service but does not retire is subject to recall as a commission is for life, unless revoked or they specifically make a request to resign their commission and that request is granted.

A servicemember who retires and is receiving retired pay is subject to the UCMJ as long as they are receiving retired pay. A retiree who is not drawing retired pay, like a gray area Reserve component retired is not subject to the UCMJ.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

10. Thanks!

[jmowreader]

15. Only if he was trying to destroy the Constitution on active duty

[Recursion]

17. Generally the UCMJ does not apply to you once your commission or enlistment ends

I think there are some very narrow exceptions, but it doesn't apply here.

[yortsed snacilbuper]

18. He needs keel hauled!