United States v. Yarbrough

DECISION

KASTL, Judge:

The accused, a dental officer, was charged under Article 90, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 890, with willfully disobeying the command of his superi- or officer, the hospital commander, “to perform your normal dental care duties and see and treat such patients as may be assigned to you in the Dental Clinic” at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas.

Tried by general court-martial with members, the accused despite his pleas, was found guilty. He was sentenced to dismissal from the service, confinement at hard labor for one year, and forfeiture of $200 per month for…