We have now learned that a 2 star General will conduct the investigation into Berghdal's desertion which is a shame as from what I've been told by active duty soldiers, much of the officer corps has become wimpy and politically correct. The chances are good that he will conclude what the White House tells him to conclude. Hopefully I am wrong
Well in a court martial everyone involved must be at least your rank or a rank higher than you and up. Not sure about the investigating part though.
They should have the fool in office on the stand, after all he gave up 5 terrorists for this idiot.