country. we don t negotiate with terrorists. the fact is is that we have violated that policy. reporter: the frustration was expressed by his platoon who were part of the initial rescue mission. if we would have found him i think a lot of us would have shot him, if that tells you anything. say that with sincerity that we had that much hate towards him. reporter: despite recommendations that bergdahl not face jail time the army announced this month it will court-martial bergdahl on charges of desertion and endangering other soldiers. i made it through the last five years, it kind of seems stupid to lose whatever it is that s been keeping me going. reporter: if convicted he could face life in prison but the court s decision may not matter much to those who already sieberg dall as either a hero or a deserter. nick valencia, cnn, atlanta. joining me now to discuss the case is joseph lowe,