Just what is "an illegal order"?

Watch what six Democrats say:

https://www.facebook.com/SenElissaSlotkin/videos/dont-give-up-the-ship/2558895077819811/

The question is:

Just who gets to decide when an order is "illegal?"

Come on Dems, answer that.

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In my opinion, there can be no doubt that those people, all of whom you may note are Democrats, 

are promoting confusion in the ranks for a partisan cause.

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The issue is discussed further here:

"Pentagon to investigate Sen. Mark Kelly for anti-Trump video

The unprecedented move comes after the retired Navy captain advised troops they don’t need to obey unlawful orders."

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/24/pentagon-to-investigate-sen-mark-kelly-for-anti-trump-video-00666894

"The Pentagon’s statement cited federal statutes that make it a crime 

to attempt to “cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, or refusal of duty” by military personnel.

“All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful,” 

the Pentagon said, referring to the military’s Uniform Code of Military Justice. 

“A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.” "

Sundance at CTH weighs in here, with official statements from both DoD (or War) and Hegseth.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/11/24/pentagon-says-its-investigating-senator-mark-kelly/

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Again, the key point is:

Just who gets to decide if an order is "illegal"?