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The Fifth General Order: A Scandal That Shook The Pentagon
This gripping account follows the crucible of a young marine unjustly tried and convicted by General Court Martial only to be awarded full honorable discharge and medical retirement for combat distinction and wounds sustained in combat. After two years in Marine Prison, ten months isolated in complete solitary confinement with no fresh air or sunlight, he fought back against the cover-up reaching The Pentagon and the controversial Bush Administration during the height of The Iraq War sending a declarative message that he wasn't the soft target they'd envisioned.
With the support of his extraordinary Marine Platoon Commander, a brave and courageous Naval Officer coming forward steadfastly and highlighting the gross injustice, and his family, a Marine Lance Corporal exposed a scandal that compromised The Department of The Navy and United States Marine Corps and foreign relations. Internal Department of Defense documents reveal a campaign of dishonor, under the guise of national security, how far those in power went to protect their interests, in light of the facts, at the expense of loyalty, honor and tradition. This Marine almost never told his story if not for miracle after miracle.
With the support of his extraordinary Marine Platoon Commander, a brave and courageous Naval Officer coming forward steadfastly and highlighting the gross injustice, and his family, a Marine Lance Corporal exposed a scandal that compromised The Department of The Navy and United States Marine Corps and foreign relations. Internal Department of Defense documents reveal a campaign of dishonor, under the guise of national security, how far those in power went to protect their interests, in light of the facts, at the expense of loyalty, honor and tradition. This Marine almost never told his story if not for miracle after miracle.
340 pages, Paperback
Published November 8, 2024
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November 13, 2024
What a difficult book to read. What a shame that our country treats soldiers this way. I wish America would think about where we would be without dedicated soldiers.
August 26, 2026
Great book. Sad and infuriating. Was in the Marines from 2004-2009. Air Wing. Huey and Cobra squadron. MCAS New River. 3 deployments to Iraq.
I remember seeing the Marine Corps Times paper with Phillips on the cover. Even then, my first reaction was, really? You cannot tell the difference between Iraqi Police and terrorists.
I didn’t go to the brig like the author. I most definitely witnessed everything the author is speaking about.
Lots of “leadership” in the Corps didn’t care about Marines, they cared about themselves and advancing their military career.
I remember seeing the Marine Corps Times paper with Phillips on the cover. Even then, my first reaction was, really? You cannot tell the difference between Iraqi Police and terrorists.
I didn’t go to the brig like the author. I most definitely witnessed everything the author is speaking about.
Lots of “leadership” in the Corps didn’t care about Marines, they cared about themselves and advancing their military career.
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