Originally Posted by SomeMarine

Simply not true. Once again, you display your ignorance of the military culture.
When a mature, trained, Infantry Platoon prepares for a deliberate action, almost everyone in the Platoon has a part in coming up with the scheme of maneuver. It helps build confidence in the plan, and helps train the juniors to take the place of the seniors, and helps in the maturing process of the juniors.

In meeting engagements ( where the action isn't deliberate ), all in the platoon carry out things called " Immediate Action Drills" with absolutly no guidance given, that is the training we conduct. Each individual acts for the group, and is responsible for their actions when all is said and done. Junior ranking men are given wide latitude in the actions they take to accomplish the mission. The days of strict regimented actions have been gone for almost two decades. De-centralized command and control, along with maneuver warfare, is the way we operate now.

Additionally, anyone has the right, at any time, to not follow an order they are given, especially if they feel it is unlawfull. You must have the COURAGE to stand behind your principle and voice your opinion, even when the pressure comes down.

One of my primary jobs as a Marine SNCO is to temper the commands of my Officers, and ensure they don't step over the line in their zealousness, I enforce discipline within the platoon, regardless of rank. I have often counter-manded the orders of Officers.

As far as willfully putting yourself into situations you don't like? Doesn't bother me. Just don't cast blame when you don't have the facts to do so.