I was a weenie little ol' enlisted kid 30-odd years ago, so I'm an expert.

IMO going to war is a political, not military decision. That was established by the CINC, George Washington. If you're an officer, you follow the govs orders, according to the rules of war. I do not think that it is up to an officer to decide whether the civil gov decision is right, is it?

Lets assume you're acdu and the civil gov declares war and you say, "Respectfully sir, I think this one ain't right." What is the duty and responsibility of the various parties?

In contrast, if you're given a lawful or direct order that you believe is illegal, it is your duty as a soldier to point that out. But that is a military order, not a civil gov policy. The military does not engage in civilian policy, by law and custom.

Am I wrong?