• Kitty Jynx@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    The instant they become federalized they fall under the Army, for National Guardsmen, and the Air Force, for Air National Guardsmen. If they refuse a direct order from the president they will be charged with disobeying a direct order and will get at minimum an general OTH discharge and any rogue officers would probably face a general court martial and be looking at a significant amount of time in Leavenworth followed by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge.

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      9 months ago

      Well yeah, that’s the way it’s supposed to work. But in a situation where a significant portion refuse on the Governor’s request they’ll likely just be transferred to a state militia with a promise the state will cover their lost benefits. Any federal attempt to arrest them for desertion will meet the state police and militia guarding the guys.

      In short it’s a real quick way to actually kick off a civil war. That doesn’t mean Biden can’t do it. He just can’t fuck it up if he does.