[badpun]

I don't think it matters that much if they're willing. They'll be motivated by NKVD-style second line troops which shoot all deserters.

[obscurette]

I don't it's 1942 any more. Or even 1978. While it's possible to attempt it, it's not possible to frighten whole country any more. And even more importantly – it doesn't matter in which line you are in this war.