'Ranger' major faces jail over phony medals

[BruteForce]

This jack-ass and his Reserve unit are near my house..

And to think that he wore those awards around 19th SF troops (Utah) and it took this long to call him on it! :?

[RTO]

This jack-ass and his Reserve unit are near my house..

And to think that he wore those awards around 19th SF troops (Utah) and it took this long to call him on it! :?

"Calderone was busted by his fellow soldiers in 2-414th, which is a unit made up of basic training drill sergeants. "





A unit full of basic training drill sergeants caught him? God, that must have REALLY sucked!!!

[CloakAndDagger]

Could someone explain the legalities discussed here. Am I to understand that a Reservist is not subject to the UCMJ ? Is the Uniform Code of Criminal Justice a typo or a code that I am just not aware of ?

Members of the Reserve Components are only subject to the UCMJ when they are on orders for active duty. Typically, that means when they are attending Annual Training or when their unit is activated for deployment.
The UCMJ does not apply to weekend drills.

Your info is not quite right, Ranger Bill. The Army Times report made the obvious error Ranger Flesh Thorn pointed out, but did not appear to have a good grasp on the issues in general.

Reserve Components are subject to UCMJ on orders, during Battle Assemblies (a.k.a. Weekend Drills), and during transit to and from Battle Assemblies. We had this subject beat into us at least twice a year during my time as a Reservist (ending less than 2 years ago).

Note that anyone can be prosecuted under U.S.C., including Active Duty members, but if prosecuted for a particular charge under UCMJ, you cannot be prosecuted for that same charge under U.S.C. (that would be double jeopardy which is prevented by Amendment V). Most of the time the penalty following conviction under UCMJ is tougher, so most cases that could fall under UCMJ or USC get prosecuted by UCMJ. The fact that this case is being prosecuted under the Stolen Valor Act (USC) will insure it gets more media attention, which is probably part of the choice in prosecution.

Also note, that it is much easier to boot someone out of the Reserves with a bad conduct discharge, so his command is debating about which path to pick.

The division is in the process of separating Calderone from the Army, but the recommendation submitted to Stultz could include an honorable, general or other-than-honorable discharge or a court-martial, Herrigstad said.

Bare minimum, I bet they hit him with "Conduct Unbecoming an Officer".

[Ranger Bill]

Your info is not quite right, Ranger Bill.

You are correct. I looked up the current regulations and my information is out-dated. The change was made after my time.