A scene from The Last Castle 2001
Eugene Irwin
[Prisoner Irwin addresses inmates at the mess hall]

We can no longer wear the uniform of a soldier. We forfeited that right and that includes me. I disobeyed an executive order, I violated my duty as a commanding officer. And eight men paid a catastrophic price. It's a mistake not easy to live with. So here I am just like you, a convicted criminal. Only difference between you and me is, I know I'm guilty. [prisoners laugh] So we're packed away here as prisoners. And one thing is certain, our captors have the power. They can humiliate us, they can beat us, they can lock us away in a dark hole for days on end, but there's one thing they cannot do. They cannot take away from us, who we are. And we are soldiers! And it is the one thing, the ONE thing that gives us a chance in here. And that nobody can take away!

Prisoner

Yeah that's right. [inmates cheer in assent]

Irwin
[reads paper]

The Uniform Code of Military Justice. Grounds for Removal of a Stockade or Disciplinary Barracks Commander: One. Dereliction of duty.

Inmates

That's right. Yeah.

Irwin

Two. Criminal malfeasance. [Inmates murmuring agreement] Three. Noncompliance with procedural rules.

Inmate

Yeah.

Irwin

Four. Making false official statements. Five. Conduct unbecoming to an officer and gentleman.

Inmates

Yeah!

Irwin

Six. Cruelty and maltreatment of persons under his command. [Inmates shouting agreement, rattle tables] Seven. Command failure resulting in loss of control of facility. [folds back paper] Gentlemen, I propose that we seize control of this facility. [inmates cheer loudly]

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