I get what he is saying, the military would fall apart if people pick and choose when to follow orders. But... has anyone here seen the new Ben Hur? There is a scene in that movie where even the ruthless roman soldier brother of Juda showed some honor. His commander told him to purge the town leaving no able bodied man alive. He shot strong rhetoric at his commander in opposition, and refused to personally carry out the order.

Some commands are just too messed up to follow. Being a soldier does not mean you are no longer human. Real honor is standing up and NOT following an unjust order, regardless of the punishment, even though your "public" honor will reflect otherwise in doing so (court marshal/prison). The only real honor is judged from within on the subconscious level.