Refusing to perform an action that is not ethical or legal is not insubordination. Refusing to perform an action that is not within the scope of authority of the person issuing the order is not insubordination. Insubordination is probably one of the easiest charges to prove against an person. However, to be guilty of insubordination, you must be aware of a rule or directive, although it need not be written. Furthermore, the rule of reason dictates that your noncompliance should be brought forcefully to your attention probably through a verbal warning and/or written reprimand before you can be …show more content…
Article 91 has the same general objects with respect to noncommissioned, as Articles 89 and 90 have with respect to commissioned officers, namely, to ensure obedience to their lawful orders, and to protect them from violence, insult, or disrespect. Unlike Articles 89 and 90 however, this article does not require a superior-subordinate relationship as an element of any of the offenses. This article does not protect an acting noncommissioned officer nor does it protect military police or members of the curticy patrol who are not noncommissioned officer. In the military relations context and especially in authoritarian regimes, police patrols are usually dedicated internal security agencies. These are combat, intelligence, or counter-intelligence units regimes create to monitor the attitudes and activities of the military, other security services and civilian opposition