Erik Talavera stole a trailer and was shot 16 times by two deputies because he held a knife. He survived and is suing the San Diego County, alleging excessive force.
The difference is, in the US military you are not allowed to use deadly force without either prior authorization, or at times a direct order from a superior.
That superior must then answer for that use of force, and if they fail, they get in trouble up to and including murder charges.
The difference is, in the US military you are not allowed to use deadly force without either prior authorization, or at times a direct order from a superior.
That superior must then answer for that use of force, and if they fail, they get in trouble up to and including murder charges.