ERIC SHINE: WHISTLEBLOWER COAST GUARD MERCHANT MARINE

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The Military Whistleblower Protection Act is a U.S. law that protects members of the Armed Forces from retaliation when they disclose illegal activities or violations of regulations. It allows service members to make protected communications to Congress or an Inspector General without fear of adverse personnel actions.
"Coast Guard whistleblowers have come forward to report issues including sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and safety concerns. High-profile cases like Operation Fouled Anchor have exposed systematic failures in handling sexual assault reports, while others, like the case of Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Young-McLear, have highlighted broader problems of discrimination and retaliation. These actions have led to congressional hearings, policy changes, and increased awareness of the need for greater accountability and support for whistleblowers. Whistleblowing is protected by laws like the Military Whistleblower Protection Act, which prohibits retaliation for reporting misconduct or safety dangers. "The Coast Guard Whistleblower Protection Regulation, 33 C.F.R. Part 53, establishes policy and implements Title 10 U.S.C. § 1034 to provide protections against reprisal to members of the Coast Guard. Under 33 C.F.R. § 53.5, a member of the Coast Guard is defined as “any past or present Coast Guard uniformed personnel, officer or enlisted, regular or reserve,” and includes cadets of the Coast Guard Academy. SEE WEBSITE: https://www.uscg.mil/MilitaryWhistlerBlowerProtectionAct/

A reprisal occurs when a responsible management official takes or threatens to take an unfavorable personnel action, or withholds or threatens to withhold a favorable personnel action against a member of the Coast Guard because he or she made or was preparing to make a protected communication. A personnel action is any action taken against a member of the Coast Guard that affects or has the potential to affect that member’s current position or career. Examples would include: performance evaluations; transfer or reassignment; changes to duties or responsibilities; disciplinary or other corrective actions; denial of reenlistment or separation; decisions concerning awards, promotions or training; decisions concerning pay or benefits; referrals for mental health evaluations; access to classified material; and authorization to carry weapons.

"--U.S. Coast Guard SHORT BIO: Lieutenant Eric Shine, a US Merchant Marine Kings Point graduate and an expert on the history of the Merchant Marines joins us to blow the whistle on implementation of martial law through a militarized Coast Guard. We discuss the conversion of the Coast Guard from a civil into a military agency and how they are actually conducting military tribunals of civilians in a clear violation of posse comitatus. BACKGROUND DOCS: Link To: CrossingTheRubicon.org
Documentation – Naval Officer Lt. Eric Shine Blows Whistle on use of Military Tribunals over U.S. Civilians by U.S. Coast Guard
Time Reference: 00:02
Description: Overview article about Lt. Shine.
Link To: Magic City News
Documentation – Room 5150
Time Reference: 00:03
Description: Article about the psychological assessment aspects of Lt. Shine’s tribunal.
Link To: JanetPhelan.com
Documentation – The Coast Guard: A branch of the military that is not subject to Posse Comitatus
Time Reference: 00:04
Description: Overview article about the issues raised by Lt. Shine.
Link To: FarmWars.info
Documentation – Military Law – No Longer Just for the Military: Article 32 Redefined
Time Reference: 00:05
Description: Overview article by Lt. Shine.
Link To: FarmWars.info
Documentation – Who is Lt. Eric Shine, and why should we care?
Time Reference: 00:06
Description: Article about Lt. Shine’s case
Link To: CrossingTheRubicon.org
Documentation – Naval Officer Lt. Eric Shine Blows Whistle on use of Military Tribunals over U.S. Civilians by U.S. Coast Guard
Time Reference: 00:02
Description: Overview article about Lt. Shine.
Link To: Magic City News
Documentation – Room 5150
Time Reference: 00:03
Description: Article about the psychological assessment aspects of Lt. Shine’s tribunal.
Link To: JanetPhelan.com
Documentation – The Coast Guard: A branch of the military that is not subject to Posse Comitatus
Time Reference: 00:04
Description: Overview article about the issues raised by Lt. Shine.
Link To: FarmWars.info
Documentation – Military Law – No Longer Just for the Military: Article 32 Redefined
Time Reference: 00:05
Description: Overview article by Lt. Shine.
Link To: FarmWars.info
Documentation – Who is Lt. Eric Shine, and why should we care?
Time Reference: 00:06
Description: Article about Lt. Shine’s case