In this out-of-order episode, I discuss two CAAF cases (US v. McPherson and US v Adams) that both apply the literal wording of Article 43, UCMJ, to find that a five-year statute of limitations applies to some pretty egregious offenses. The cases demonstrate how following the law can be challenging when you would prefer a different result. Those cases are relevant to the Air Force's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine where some commanders appear to be ignoring the law to achieve the desired ends: a fully vaccinated force.
