Paul Leroy Olsen v. United States

ELY, Circuit Judge:

Olsen appeals his conviction for having refused to submit to induction under the Univeral Military Training and Service Act, 50 U.S.C.App. § 462.

After serving in the Marine Corps Reserve for almost two years, appellant advised his commanding officer that his views and feelings on war and killing had undergone substantial change and that he wished to apply for a discharge as a conscientious objector. The commanding officer informed appellant that the requisite forms would be made available and instructed him to continue to attend monthly reserve meetings. Although appellant…