He was given five separate opportunities to have charges dropped and return to his unit without significant punishment. Those offering leniency included his company commander and the divisional adjutant.
Even at his court martial it was suggested that if he agreed to return to his unit the charge of desertion would be dismissed.
But the petty crook thought it was safer to be in a jail cell for the duration instead of risking his life fighting.
Hasan should be executed by firing squad. This is a just decision.