Which AFA section deals with disobeying a lawful command?

• A. Section 15 AFA
• B. Section 12 AFA
• C. Section 11 AFA
• D. Section 19 AFA

Answer: (B)

Disobedience to a lawful command is treated as a discipline offense because military life relies on immediate and unquestioning obedience to orders. The section that targets this offense does so by laying out the exact scenario: a command given by someone authorized to command, the command being lawful, and the service member’s disobedience. When these elements align, the act of ignoring or refusing a lawful order is punishable, reinforcing the importance of obedience and the integrity of the chain of command. That’s why this section is the best pick—it directly codifies the offense of not following a lawful command and the potential consequences. The other sections cover different offenses or aspects of military discipline, so they don’t speak to disobeying a lawful command as specifically.