Topic: Colonel

A comparison is drawn between historical military leadership and a perceived modern trend of "covering your butt" to advance careers. While some active-duty personnel and officers privately encouraged Michael New to "hang in there," the institutional system is described as hostile to those who rock the boat. Colonel Ray, a Vietnam veteran and former deputy assistant secretary of defense, reportedly observed that this deterioration of integrity has reached the highest ranks of the officer corps.

Michael New rejected an offer for an Article 15 non-judicial punishment, which would have resulted in minor penalties like extra duty, opting instead for a full court-martial to defend his principles. His father describes the emotional weight of this decision, noting that Michael remained calm and resolute even when facing high-ranking officers. The choice highlighted a clear distinction between following orders and adhering to what New perceived as a fundamental right-and-wrong issue regarding national sovereignty.

Alex Jones interviews DPS officers regarding the involvement of military generals in local traffic enforcement on Highway 195. The officers explain that while the military lacks jurisdiction on public roads, Colonel Dudley Thomas and the commanding general of Fort Hood are seeking ways to reduce military-related fatalities. The discussion touches on the use of recording equipment during sobriety tests and the pressure to lower accident volumes.

A caller from North Carolina challenges Jack DeVault's stance on the Posse Comitatus Act by citing Title 10, Section 372 of the U.S. Code, which allows the Secretary of Defense to authorize military equipment for law enforcement. DeVault and the caller debate whether this statute made the use of tanks at Waco legal. The caller references testimony from Lieutenant Colonel Lindley at the congressional hearings.