This argument is more colorable when not applied to people who signed a contract that says you must follow all orders given to you by the president or others in the chain of command. Those orders might include literal suicide missions, or exposure to chemical, biological, or nuclear hazards.
> This argument is more colorable when not applied to people who signed a contract that says you must follow all orders given to you by the president or others in the chain of command
Nobody has signed such a contract.
The orders must be lawful, and not unreasonably interfere with personal matters. Manual for Courts-Martial (2019 ed.), Part IV, para. 16.c.(2)(a)(iv).
Your argument would be stronger if there were better evidence that the vaccine was significantly effective at preventing infection rather than ameliorating its course.
Granted, this is an officer, but I assume it's close enough to the DD-4 language (officer vs enlisted isn't an issue afaik in this case):
>FOR ALL ENLISTEES OR REENLISTEES:
I understand that many laws, regulations, and military customs will govern
my conduct and require me to do things under this agreement that a civilian
does not have to do. I also understand that various laws, some of which are
listed in this agreement, directly affect this enlistment/reenlistment
agreement. Some examples of how existing laws may affect this agreement
are explained in paragraphs 10 and 11. I understand that I cannot change
these laws but that Congress may change these laws, or pass new laws, at
any time that may affect this agreement, and that I will be subject to those
laws and any changes they make to this agreement. I further understand
that:
a. My enlistment/reenlistment agreement is more than an employment
agreement. It effects a change in status from civilian to military member of
the Armed Forces. As a member of the Armed Forces of the United States,
I will be:
(1) Required to obey all lawful orders and perform all assigned duties.
(2) Subject to separation during or at the end of my enlistment. If my
behavior fails to meet acceptable military standards, I may be discharged
and given a certificate for less than honorable service, which may hurt my
future job opportunities and my claim for veteran's benefits.
(3) Subject to the military justice system, which means, among other
things, that I may be tried by military courts-martial.
(4) Required upon order to serve in combat or other hazardous situations.
(5) Entitled to receive pay, allowances, and other benefits as provided by
law and regulation.
b. Laws and regulations that govern military personnel may change
without notice to me. Such changes may affect my status, pay, allowances,
benefits, and responsibilities as a member of the Armed Forces
REGARDLESS of the provisions of this enlistment/ reenlistment document.
and the oath:
>I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend
the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the
orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
So help me God.
It’s basic autonomy over your own body. No government or employer should have the right to determine what gets injected into your body.