Topic: Jeff Patterson

Dr. Boyle advises US military personnel that they have a legal right to disobey orders that violate the Nuremberg Code. He cites his successful defense of Gulf War resister Jeff Patterson as a precedent. He encourages service members to remain respectful but firm in their refusal and to seek out civilian legal counsel, including retired JAG officers.

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces are advised that they have no obligation to obey illegal orders that violate the Nuremberg Code. Dr. Boyle cites his experience defending military resistors, such as Corporal Jeff Patterson, to illustrate how the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) can be used as a defense. He suggests that if a significant percentage of the military refuses the mandate, the system will be unable to process the resulting mass court-martials.