Is The Orders Project a partisan organization?
No. The Orders Project is a non-partisan program of the National Institute for Military Justice, a registered 501(c)(3). The Orders Project is committed to carrying out its mission without regard to administration or political party.
Does The Orders Project counsel service members to disobey lawful orders?
No. The Orders Project will not facilitate or encourage unlawful conduct, which would include disobeying a lawful order. Members of our Armed Forces (including members of the Active Component, Reserve Component, and the National Guard) have a duty to obey lawful orders. If a service member is unsure if an order is lawful, The Orders Project will connect them with a qualified attorney to provide a confidential consultation.
Does The Orders Project directly advise military personnel?
No. The Orders Project connects military personnel with experienced attorneys, in good standing, who will counsel them on their options after a fact-specific review of their situation.
Does The Orders Project help civilians?
No. The Orders Project only provides assistance to current military personnel as well as retired service members who are ordered back to active duty to face potential adverse actions related to prior conduct while in uniform, or to any actions taken while retired.
What is the cost of The Orders Project’s services?
Clients are not charged for referrals by The Orders Project to an approved attorney, and consultations will be provided on a pro bono basis.
No. The Orders Project is a non-partisan program of the National Institute for Military Justice, a registered 501(c)(3). The Orders Project is committed to carrying out its mission without regard to administration or political party.
Does The Orders Project counsel service members to disobey lawful orders?
No. The Orders Project will not facilitate or encourage unlawful conduct, which would include disobeying a lawful order. Members of our Armed Forces (including members of the Active Component, Reserve Component, and the National Guard) have a duty to obey lawful orders. If a service member is unsure if an order is lawful, The Orders Project will connect them with a qualified attorney to provide a confidential consultation.
Does The Orders Project directly advise military personnel?
No. The Orders Project connects military personnel with experienced attorneys, in good standing, who will counsel them on their options after a fact-specific review of their situation.
Does The Orders Project help civilians?
No. The Orders Project only provides assistance to current military personnel as well as retired service members who are ordered back to active duty to face potential adverse actions related to prior conduct while in uniform, or to any actions taken while retired.
What is the cost of The Orders Project’s services?
Clients are not charged for referrals by The Orders Project to an approved attorney, and consultations will be provided on a pro bono basis.