Articles of War

[F. L. Villarreal]

Gentlemen,

The UCMJ, Uniformed Code of Military Justice, that is practiced by the United States Military today did not exist in its current form. For those who may be unaware there were the "Articles of War". We are not in the actual military and not bound by any of it...nor should we be. But I am sure that most of you will agree that if we are to portray certain historical units, we should do so with honor and integrity. In a way that would make the unit look good.

The question I pose to all of you: Does this not apply to our conduct when we represent Officer and NCO ranks as well? Is there not some sort of moral duty to attempt to conduct ourselves as such? The measure of a man is not done by the amount of words he speaks or writes but by his actual conduct on a daily basis. This goes back to my topic a few weeks ago about how we treat newcomers...or the apposing side. Thoughts?

"Art. 83. Any commissioned officer convicted before a general courts-martial of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, shall be dismissed from the service."

http://suvcw.org/education/documents/articles.htm

[John Cooley]

Yes and No
The problems we encounter are ...
Different people have Different definitions of Conduct Unbecoming.
Different Companies have Different ideas on what Punishments are Appropriate for different Offenses.
(One might Demote while another Expel, for example.)

I like the concept and hope we see many use the information you provided to improve their Leaders.

[Lance Rawlings]

I think if we all showed each other respect and dignity the half our problems would be over. Now, in terms of formalities in game regarding NCO's and Officers I would say that since at the moment anyone can spawn as either without any abilities of either I believe they should be kept at a minimum or to players discretion. Now when at an event or in the future with private servers, I imagine it will be in event and unit codes of conduct. For public events I try to extend the proper formalities so long as they don't hinder or endanger the mission. My two cents.

[Dman979]

I think if we all showed each other respect and dignity the half our problems would be over.

That's a stupid idea and you should feel dumb for thinking of it.


Best,
Dman979

[F. L. Villarreal]

That's a stupid idea and you should feel dumb for thinking of it.


Best,
Dman979

LOL!!! How dare he!

[Dether]

Gentlemen,

The UCMJ, Uniformed Code of Military Justice, that is practiced by the United States Military today did not exist in its current form. For those who may be unaware there were the "Articles of War". We are not in the actual military and not bound by any of it...nor should we be. But I am sure that most of you will agree that if we are to portray certain historical units, we should do so with honor and integrity. In a way that would make the unit look good.

The question I pose to all of you: Does this not apply to our conduct when we represent Officer and NCO ranks as well? Is there not some sort of moral duty to attempt to conduct ourselves as such? The measure of a man is not done by the amount of words he speaks or writes but by his actual conduct on a daily basis. This goes back to my topic a few weeks ago about how we treat newcomers...or the apposing side. Thoughts?

"Art. 83. Any commissioned officer convicted before a general courts-martial of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, shall be dismissed from the service."

http://suvcw.org/education/documents/articles.htm

I am very confused by your question.. are we to go by, in your estimation, the northern view ,,,, of Sherman grant and hunter, Fremont and sheridain or Lee' s view?

[F. L. Villarreal]

I am very confused by your question.. are we to go by, in your estimation, the northern view ,,,, of Sherman grant and hunter, Fremont and sheridain or Lee' s view?

Good Afternoon,

Conduct unbecoming has a very broad definition but the understanding is that officers are to conduct themselves a certain way. This is across the board. Most of the confederate leadership were West Pointers.

[A. P. Hill]

Here is a copy of the 1861 Confederate States Articles of War Publication.


Starting on page 51 is the United States Articles of War.


Enjoy.

Respectfully,
Powell

[Dether]

Good Afternoon,

Conduct unbecoming has a very broad definition but the understanding is that officers are to conduct themselves a certain way. This is across the board. Most of the confederate leadership were West Pointers.

ok,, so we will go by Lee's view and true west pointers and not the victors view.. this I understand and agree.

[F. L. Villarreal]

ok,, so we will go by Lee's view and true west pointers and not the victors view.. this I understand and agree.

The conduct of a gentleman is not view based my friend. It is a prudent thing.